» Medical Clubs & Organizations

Your extracurricular activities will help you gain experience, learn about various medical fields and become a strong professional school candidate.

At Chapman, there are several professional organizations, which can help you learn more about and build connections in your chosen medical field.

In addition, there are medical-related clubs and organizations that are focused on community service and civic engagement. When it comes to applying to professional school, community service can be as important as clinical practice.

Professional clubs and organizations

These clubs and organizations can help you build connections within your chosen medical field, further your professional growth and gain valuable experience.

American Chemical Society

A club for those interested in the fields of science and chemistry. As a member of ACS, you will have opportunities to network with Schmid professors and build connections and friendships among your fellow science majors.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

Committed to providing the educational tools and resources needed for pre-medical and pre-health students to successfully navigate the path toward the next phase of their medical education. The opportunities that AMSA provides to students include research, community service, clinical experience, and more.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

A professional organization committed to advancing the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology by promoting education, research, and professional development opportunities for its members. Through its programs and initiatives, ASBMB supports its students by providing opportunities to connect with other professionals in the field, stay up-to-date on the latest research and techniques, and develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their career.

Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta)

Chapman’s Biological Honors Society for undergraduate students offers research opportunities and connections, research grants and funding, opportunities to present your research at conferences, and a network of scholars and connections. TriBeta’s programs typically include guest speakers, reports of research by student members and department faculty, field trips, community service, and social gatherings.

Pre-Dental Society

An organization dedicated to helping students on their way to pursuing a career in dentistry. The club provides opportunities to gain valuable knowledge and insight into dentistry and establishes a place for pre-dental students to form connections with one another.

Email: pds@chapman.edu
Visit the Pre-Dental Society’s official website
Follow the Pre-Dental Society on Instagram and Facebook

Mohamad Hijazi ‘24

Biology major & President of TriBeta

“TriBeta can change the course of a science student's college experience because it provides research opportunities and a platform to share research at conferences. But what really sets it apart is our commitment to connecting students with research labs, mentoring, and sharing our love for STEM with students from underserved communities.”

Pre-Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Club

Committed to advancing the educational, clinical, and research experiences of students passionate about pursuing careers in rehabilitative medicine by providing resources, implementing programming, and helping students create connections in the field.

Follow Chapman’s Pre-Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Club on Instagram

Community service clubs and organizations

Below is a list of student clubs and organizations geared towards community service in Orange County and beyond, and can help you gain valuable medical experience alongside the opportunity to make a positive impact.

Be KYnd to Your Heart Foundation

A non-profit organization that supports the Kyle J. Taylor Foundation as a college branch to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Organization activities include helping to provide free heart screenings to local youth athletes, CPR and AED training, educational seminars, and donations of AED kits.

Email: bekynd@chapman.edu
Follow Chapman Be KYnd on Instagram

Global Brigades

Provides students with the opportunity to volunteer and work with rural families and community leaders to improve environmental sustainability and livelihood. This includes face-to-face discussions to connect with the community members to understand their environmental needs and work alongside them to implement solutions to reforest, farm sustainably, and better manage both inorganic and organic wastes.

Visit Chapman’s Global Brigade’s official website

Mission Environment

A club that educates students and encourages activism through meaningful conversations about current news and community involvement to implement more sustainable practices to save the environment. Club activities include group hikes, meetings with group speakers, beach trips, potlucks and more.

Follow Mission Environment on Instagram

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Start your own club!

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, visit Chapman’s club database to see a complete list of the student groups.

You can also learn about starting a new student club here.