UB GSPHA

We are thrilled to announce our 2023 Graduate Research & Networking Conferecne (GRNC) taking place Tuesday, August 15th, from 6-8:05 PM EST via Zoom. We hope you are able to join us in our celebration of this years theme ‘Culture of Innovation, Collaboration & Impact’.

Registration is required! Make sure to check your emails for attendee registration information once you RSVP. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Happy Pride Month! 🌈

In honor of , the Graduate Student Pre-Health Association (GSPHA) will be celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander UB Graduate Students, Faculty and Staff by sharing their stories, experiences, and advice as part of our Representation Matters Initiative.

We would like to recognize Hemanta Adhikari, a Graduate Student in the Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Master’s Program. Inspired by her childhood in Nepal as a refugee and witnessing the impact of language barrier in healthcare when she moved to US with her family, Hemanta aspires to be a doctor who faces and addresses the health disparities and disparities in health outcomes that she noticed impact many immigrant and refugee families in Buffalo, NY while growing up.

Hemanta believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM and Healthcare is vital for underserved patients because it provides cultural and immigration-specific perspectives for medical colleagues and culturally competent providers for patients. Having underrepresented students in STEM diversifies the workforce in America, home to many immigrants and refugee families and providing services that meet patients' social and cultural needs is essential.

In the future, Hemanta not only plans to expand her engagement with organizations, research, and community service, but she also aspires to travel to gain global perspectives since she believes becoming a doctor is not the only goal instead it is the refinement and continuity of learning and improvement that will allow her to serve her patients the best way possible as a future physician.

During the month of May, the GSPHA will be celebrating by amplifying the voices of UB students, faculty, and staff in STEM and healthcare across our social media pages. If you or anyone you know is interested please fill out the google form using the QR code!

We are excited to announce our upcoming GSPHA Prehealthfest Series: Crafting a Standout AMCAS Activities Section with Christi Candido, incoming MS1!! Please join us WEDNESDAY, May 3rd at 5PM EST via zoom as we discuss the best tips & tools for selecting activities and effectively reflecting them in your application such that will maximize chances of success!

We encourage you all to attend! Registration is REQUIRED!

We are excited to announce our upcoming GSPHA General Body Meeting taking place next Wednesday, April 12th at 5PM EST via zoom.

JOIN us as we plan upcoming events and share ideas for our next Prehealthfest Series happening later this month! Registration is REQUIRED!! We look forward to seeing you there!