About Us
Program Mission
The purpose of the MedLinks program is to promote the overall health and well-being of MIT students through health education and peer support. MedLinks is a residence-based peer health advocacy program comprised of student representatives called MedLinks who have been trained in First Aid, CPR, and a variety of health-related issues. MedLinks help connect fellow students to the many campus support resources available at MIT. They also educate students about the policies and the services of MIT Medical.
While other student health groups exist at MIT, MedLinks is the primary medical resource within the living groups. MedLinks are trained to dispense single doses of over-the-counter medications and answer questions regarding nutrition, sexual health, substance abuse, mental health, and other issues. Moreover, MedLinks help students determine when to seek medical attention and support. In addition to the role that they play in student residences, MedLinks also promote awareness of larger health issues on campus by organizing community-wide events. The goal of MedLinks is to act as liasons between MIT Medical and the student population.
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is comprised of representatives that serve as the governing body for the program and gives voice to the concerns and ideas of the MedLinks members. All MedLinks can communicate with Executive Committee Members and Program Coordinators directly via e-mail at medlinks-exec (at) mit (dot) edu.
| President | Vinayak Muralidhar |
| Vice President | Anila Sinha |
| Treasurer | Spencer Williams |
| Medical Operations Coordinator | Sumi Sinha |
| Community Health Coordinator | Fatima Hussain |
| Membership Coordinator | Piper Hunt |
| Training Coordinator | Stephanie Senna |
| Promotional Chair | Lizz Albany |
| Webmaster | Kelly Alioth Drinkwater |
Organization & Administration
| Main Office | The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness E23-205 617-253-1316 |
| Program Coordinators | Julie Banda, MPH Chad Waxman, M.S., C.A.S. Greg Baker (starting Aug 1, 2009) |
How To Become a Medlink
Becoming a Medlink involves the competition of an intense but rewarding training program that will take place over a weekend-long retreat at an off-campus location. During this retreat, future Medlinks will be educated in peer-counseling techniques, alcohol/drug safety, sexual health, and a variety of other health issues important to MIT students. Medlinks will also be taught how to dispense certain over-the-counter medications to their classmates, and how they can best connect fellow students to MIT Medical's resources. Medlinks will also be trained in First Aid and CPR at a later session.
If you are interested in becoming a Medlink, an application will be available near the end of August. If you have any questions about the Medlinks program, or if you would simply like to be notified of when the application comes out, please feel free to email our Membership Coordinator, Piper Hunt.