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 The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness at MIT Medical. Medlinks is comprised of student representatives (each one called "a MedLink"). Most living groups, dorms and fraternities 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 more than 110 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
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 | TBA |
| Training Coordinator | Stephanie Senna |
| Promotional Chair | Lulu Wang |
| Webmaster | Kelly Alioth Drinkwater |
Organization & Administration
| Main Office | The Center for Health Promotion & Wellness E23-205 617-253-1316 |
| Program Coordinators | Julie Banda, MPH Greg Baker, M.S. |
How To Become a Medlink
Becoming a Medlink involves the completion of an intense but rewarding training program that will take place over a weekend-long retreat at an off-campus location. All new MedLinks attend this 2-day training retreat, First Aid, CPR and AED training (at a later date), and all MedLinks attend on-going continuing education seminars each year. For more information, see the Join Us section of the website.
If you are interested in becoming a Medlink, the application is now open and is due September 18. If you have any questions about the Medlinks training program, please feel free to email our Membership Coordinator, Piper Hunt.