OSR Communications XPRESS
With more than 350 OSR primary and alternate representatives, communication,
at times, might be complex and confusing. The following resources
are available to encourage continuing communication among OSR reps
and communication with school administrators, students at your institutions,
and with the Ad Board.
OSR Web site
The OSR Web site contains
many items of interest to OSR reps, including highlights, updates,
activities, meetings calendar, committee reports and important links.
The site is updated weekly, so please check for current information.
OSR Frequently Asked Questions
General information about the OSR, meetings, liaisons, etc.
Listserves
The OSR listserves provide a venue for the exchange of information
among OSR representatives. E-mailing through the OSR National Listserve
is a fast and convenient way to disseminate information, conduct
surveys, and communicate with OSR Reps across the nation.
National: All official Primary and Alternate representatives
are automatically subscribed upon certification
(PDF, 1 page) by your Student Affairs office. Based at the
AAMC, this listserve is maintained by OSR staff.
Regional: The AAMC provides regional listserves for all official
Primary and Alternate representatives in your respective region.
Reps are automatically subscribed to a respective region upon certification.
Contact your regional
chair or OSR staff for
more information.
OSR Online Community (Blackboard)
This password-protected site is designed to facilitate increased communication
among OSR representatives via electronic discussions, exchange of
ideas, consultation, and document sharing (blogs, chatrooms, discussion
boards, profiles with pictures, wikis, etc.). Password required; for login help, please contact Denine Hales at dhales@aamc.org.
Newsletters
OSR News
This quarterly publication contains news, updates, local projects,
and more. All OSR reps are encouraged to contribute.
OSR Focus on Legislative
Affairs
A resource for OSR representatives that provides information about
legislative activities.
OSR Membership Directory
This password-protected online
directory is designed to provide contact information for each designated
OSR representative from AAMC member medical schools.
Presenting the OSR
Introduction to the OSR (PPT, 26 slides)
Use this presentation to highlight and explain the OSR to students,
faculty, and staff at your school. (To view the speaker's notes,
download the file and open it in PowerPoint).
Start a Local OSR Interest Group (PDF, 2 pages)
Starting a local OSR interest group is a great way to get more students
involved and generate enthusiasm about academic medicine.
Getting the Word Out at Your School (PDF,
2 pages)
How is OSR information disseminated at your school?
OSR Brochure (PDF, 2 pages)
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