Along with the many programs and classes open to everyone
at MIT, MIT Medical also sponsors programs run by the students
themselves. These include:
MedLINKS
MedLINKS is a residentially based peer advocacy program
comprised of trained student representatives, each one called
a "MedLINK." Most living groups, dorms, and fraternities
have at least one resident MedLINK.
In addition to information and referrals, MedLINKs offer
private, accessible, one-on-one peer support for a range
of student concerns, including nutrition and fitness, food
and body-image issues, sexual health, sexual and relationship
violence, substance use and abuse, mental health, stress
and sleep issues, and physical ailments.
Many MedLINKs have also completed CPR training, which allows
them to respond to incidents of chest pain, choking, difficulty
with breathing, and other emergencies.
If you or a student you know is interested in becoming
a MedLINK, please complete our
online
application or contact Julie Banda at 617-253-1318.
To find a MedLINK in your living group, visit the "Find
Us" section of the MedLINKS
web site.
MIT-EMS (Emergency Medical Service)
MIT's Emergency Medical Service (EMS) staffs a basic life
support ambulance service for the MIT community and provides
emergency medical support at MIT sports events, commencement,
and other large gatherings. The service is managed and staffed
by student volunteers trained in the Emergency Medical Technician
Training (EMT) program.
To learn more about the program please visit the EMS
web site.
Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
Student representatives on SHAC collectively act as the
student voice in health affairs by working with key physicians
and administrators to improve MIT Medical services, as well
as other health-related services at MIT.
Starting in October, we plan to convene a group of students
at least three times a year to contribute to a wide range
of projects, including mental health, patient advocacy,
women's health, urgent care, medical insurance, and more.
For details, please visit SHAC's web
site, or send an email to shac-request@mit.edu.
