About Us
Program Mission
The MedLinks program works to support MIT students in connecting to campus support resources, the policies and services of MIT Medical and determining when and how to seek medical attention. MedLinks is a residentially based peer health advocacy program that supports the health of students in their residences along with the wider MIT community through one-on-one interactions and via health promotion events. This program is sponsored and supported by Community Wellness at MIT Medical. MedLinks is comprised of student representatives (each one called "a MedLink"). Every dorm and many FSILGs have at least one resident who is a MedLink.
In addition, MedLinks can make available single doses of common over-the-counter medications, provide disposable thermometers and have a variety of first aid supplies (listed here). Presently, there are 120 MedLink representatives located in a variety of campus and off-campus residences. All MedLinks attend a 2-day training retreat, First Aid, CPR and AED training and on-going continuing education seminars each year.
Training and education consist of:
- Determining when to seek medical attention for common aches, pains, cold and flu
- Learning about MIT Medical policies, procedures, and resources
- Basic First Aid, CPR and AED
- Improving listening and communication skills
- Becoming familiar with a variety of health topics, such as stress, depression and other mental health issues; responsible alcohol use; sexual health; and sexual assault prevention and awareness
Consitution and By-Laws:
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 | Sumi Sinha |
| Vice President | Kavita Chandra |
| Treasurer | Elise Myers |
| Medical Operations Coordinator | Clay Goggil |
| Community Health Coordinator | Alissa Totman |
| Membership Coordinator | Alex Ghaben |
| Training Coordinator | Frances Chen |
| Promotional Chair | Mavis Brefo |
| Webmaster | Judy Baek |
Organization & Administration
| Main Office | Community Wellness at MIT Medical E23-205 617-253-1316 |
| Program Coordinator | Greg Baker, M.S., M.A. |
How To Become a MedLink
Becoming a MedLink involves the completion of an intense but rewarding training program, including First Aid and CPR training, that takes place during a weekend-long retreat at an off-campus location. All MedLinks attend ongoing continuing education seminars each year.
If you are interested in becoming a MedLink, the application will open over the summer, and is due in mid-September. If you have any questions about the MedLinks training program, please feel free to email our Membership Coordinator.