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There are over 1,400 student organizations at Ohio State and over half of all students join a student organization. Students who choose to get involved achieve many positive outcomes - leadership skills, better grades, friendships and mentors, and make a big campus seem small. Use the tools below to search for, find, and get involved with student organizations.

You can also connect with many of our student organizations at our Student Involvement Fairs in August and January. Check out the Student Involvement Fairs webpage for the latest information.

For individualized assistance find the student organization that's right for you, schedule a Get Involved Consultation. These 30-minute meetings will provide a personalized list of recommendations based on your interests and aspirations.

Please consult this list of student organizations with revoked registration as of Spring 2024. Some organizations continue to operate after their registration has been revoked despite the action taken by the university. We encourage you to review an organization’s status before becoming involved with it, especially because sometimes an organization’s status is revoked due to serious concerns like hazing and other behavior that risks your health and safety.

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Rural Health Initiative

Campus: Columbus
Status: Active - New/Re-Established I
Purpose Statement: The Rural Health Initiative of the Ohio State University College of Medicine (“The Consortium”) shall serve to A.) Prepare the students of the College of Medicine who are interested in rural medicine, as well as potential careers in rural healthcare, by providing opportunities to develop their clinical skills with the faculty and residents. B.) Introduce the students of the College of Medicine to research, academic, and clinical opportunities in rural health by providing educational presentations pertaining to the current disparities of the rural community and fostering discussions on how the medical community can work to lessen the burdens placed on these communities with the help of faculty, residents, and fellow moderation and input. C.) Introduce OSUCOM students to the faculty members and residents that provide care to rural populations at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center to foster mentorship opportunities for those looking to pursue a career in rural medicine D.) Expose youth individuals in rural communities to science and higher education through outreach opportunities organized in conjunction with other OSUCOM Initiatives.
Primary Leader: Erryk Katayama
Secondary Leader: George Durisek
Treasurer Leader: Nicholas Leahy
Advisor: Anne Sullivan
Website: Not Listed
Primary Type: Awareness/Activism
Secondary Types: Academic/College
Awareness/Activism
Community Service/Service Learning
Primary Make Up: Professional
Constitution: 2023_09_12_12_41_45_8041.docx 
Meeting Time and Place: Columbus, OH 43210
Office Location: 1739 N. High Street
Columbus, OH 43210
Membership Type: Open Membership
Membership Contact: Erryk Katayama - President
Time of Year for New Membership: Not Listed
How does a Prospective Member Apply: Not Listed
Charge Dues: No