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The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) is a national network of OT students, educators, and clinicians dedicated to creating a more inclusive and equitable occupational therapy profession. USD's chapter strives to ensure that OT services are accessible, inclusive, and beneficial to everyone by fostering open dialogue about diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence.

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Coyotes Against Cancer is part of a nationwide collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in college communities.

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The USD Dental Club is an organization for students interested in dentistry to learn more about the profession, dental school, and related matters.

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Members of the USD Dental Club have the opportunity to shadow at local dental offices, gain knowledge on the dental and dental hygiene application processes, expand their manual dexterity skills, and ask questions to dental school faculty, student panels, and dental professionals. Members will also gain access to a DAT Bootcamp discount code.

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Allow students interested in healthcare careers the opportunity to compete at state and national competitions in a variety of health related fields. Learn more educational paths, careers and professional development.

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The USD HealthPath Network (HPN) aims to unite students from diverse pre-health disciplines, including pre-med, pre-dental, medical laboratory science, and many others, in a unified space that fosters exploration, communication, and collaboration. Through shared resources, experiences, and insights, we provide opportunities for students to engage with professionals, discover a range of healthcare careers, and build the skills needed to succeed in their chosen paths. The HPN seeks to create an inclusive, interactive community where pre-health majors can explore their interests, network, shadow professionals, receive mentorship, and ultimately find where they fit within the broad spectrum of healthcare professions.

To support incoming freshmen, the HPN will offer start-of-the-year events and meetings specifically designed to help them explore the diverse opportunities within the pre-health field and guide them in finding their place. Upperclassmen will serve as mentors, offering guidance and sharing their experiences to help freshmen and younger students navigate their academic and professional journey. Additionally, the HPN will work closely with other pre-health-related clubs on campus to help students explore which organizations they may want to join and pursue, ensuring that each student finds a community that aligns with their interests. By fostering stronger connections across the medical and healthcare fields, the HPN empowers students to make informed decisions and prepare for successful careers in health.



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Each club involved in the HPN will have a representative on the HPN board to ensure that every discipline is properly represented. This board will meet regularly to discuss upcoming events, collaborate on shared activities, and address student needs. Each member of the board will bring updates, event ideas, and concerns from their respective clubs, ensuring a cross-disciplinary dialogue.

We will coordinate bi-weekly or monthly meetings that are accessible to all students by considering flexible scheduling and a hybrid format to accommodate varying schedules. Additionally, each club’s leadership will have access to a shared digital platform (like a group chat or collaboration board) where members can post event announcements, volunteer opportunities, and discussions for cross-club engagement.

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Hello everyone! Welcome to USD Medical Laboratory Science Club! Join us for our monthly meetings to have a microscopic look into the MLS major and minors!

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The University of South Dakota's Pre-Medical Society assists students who are interested in pursuing medical careers by increasing their knowledge of various medical professions and by helping them form valuable connections with other students of similar interests, medical students, and medical school faculty members.

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This club is available to all persons interested in pursuing occupational therapy. The club will meet once a month to provide opportunities to learn more about occupational therapy and for volunteering in the community.

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This is an organization on campus focuses on students who are looking to become physical therapists and are taking the pre-pt track here at USD. This club will offer experiences and opportunities that may not be available otherwise. Meetings will consist of professors or current graduate students at USD explaining techniques or answering questions students may have about Physical Therapy as a profession. This is a great way for students who are interested in physical therapy to broaden their experience and get involved in an organization!

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Today’s changing health care landscape necessitates that health systems hire practice-ready professionals who deliver the highest quality care. The USD School of Health Sciences is the state’s only comprehensive health sciences school that can equip you with the hands-on experiences, expert guidance and holistic training you need to become a leader in your community. Here, you’ll learn alongside peers from different disciplines in state-of-the-art facilities guided by expert faculty who understand the profession.

With strong ties to health care systems across the region, we understand the demands of the industry and prepare students with training and hands-on interprofessional experiences so you can become a leader capable of delivering expert guidance, compassionate care and transformative healing.

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The USD Social Work Club is dedicated to providing educational experiences and service opportunities to promote professional growth, community services, and connections between Social Work students, the entire USD community and surrounding communities.

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This is a student organization of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

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Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) provides experiences for students to demonstrate leadership, engage in service projects within the university and the community, and represent the field through an organized, student-led process.

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