Videos and Slides
Every month, MIPHA releases one prerecorded video about medical or public health related topic, usually requested by other members. There is one video a month.
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To better accommodate our growing club, MIPHA has decided to switch from hosting live virtual meetings to posting prerecorded lectures on our website. Email miphaclub@gmail.com or message us on REMIND for any questions or topic requests.
August 2020
Do Not Resuscitate
In this meeting, we will be doing simple introduction activity and learning our first medical topic: DNR (Do-Not-Resuscitate). Participants will have the opportunity to debate about the question of morals and ethics. 8/23/20
September 2020
Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery
On this meeting, we will be learning about the Coronary Bypass Grafting Surgery. Participants will be able to learn about one of the most important and common procedures done on the heart through the incident of Jonathan. 9/6/20
October 2020
Physician-Assisted Suicide/ Death with Dignity Laws
On the third meeting, we will be discussing the issue of physician assisted suicide. We will discuss the Death with Dignity Laws and its ruling here in the United States. Members will be informed on national public health on physician assisted suicide. 10/18/20
November 2020
Shocks
On the fourth meeting, we will be learning about the types of shocks and the causes of it. Members of the club will be informed about one of the most common but lethal condition in the medical field. At the end of the lesson, we will take a "fun but informational" quiz. 11/14/20
December 2020
PPE Crisis
On the fifth meeting, we will be discussing the impacts of the corona virus, particularly in the hospitals. We will be looking the PPE Crisis and some hospital policies for dealing with the disease. 12/12/2020
January 2021
Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy
On the sixth meeting, we will be talking about Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (otherwise known as broken heart syndrome, stress cardiomyopathy, TCM, TTS, apical ballooning syndrome). 1/3/2021
February 2021
Alzheimer's Disease
On the seventh meeting, we will be talking about Alzheimer's Disease. We will look at how Alzheimer's Disease progresses, its symptoms, its treatments, and ways that our students can contribute to help Alzheimer's research. 2/7/2021
March 2021
EKG and the Heart Conduction System
On the eighth meeting, Daniel Lin and Nurse Pascual present on the electrocardiogram and the heart conduction system. 3/13/2021
April 2021
Intro to Public Health
In this video, Michelle Cheng gives a run through to an introduction to public health, including education level, career paths, and historical figures. 4/1/21
May 2021
Bacterial Infection
In this video, Daniel gives a brief rundown of the types of bacteria, steps to treat the infection, and basics on antibiotics. 5/22/2021
JUNE 2021
Substance Abuse and Misuse
This presentation covers the top two most common addictions in the United States: Tobacco and Alcohol. Michelle will be presenting on treatment options, symptoms of addiction, and helpful resources regarding these addictions. 6/14/21
JUly 2021
Vaccines
In this video, Daniel gives his perspective on why you should be vaccinated, what vaccines are, and false rumors surrounding vaccines. 7/27/21
August 2021
Mental Health
This presentation covers mental health stigma, tips for maintaining better mental health, and resources related to psychological research organizations, nonprofits, and peer support. 8/18/21
September 2021
Malaria
In this video, Daniel presents on Malaria, its treatments, and symptoms. 9/25/21
October 2021
Tuberculosis Pt. 1
This presentation covers a brief overview of Tuberculosis. For example, members will learn the difference between Latent and Active TB and how it is detected. 10/23/21,
November 2021
Parkinson's Disease
In this month's presentation, Daniel lectures on an introduction to Parkinson's Disease. 11/28/21
December 2021
Mosquitoes and Ticks
This presentation, Michelle Cheng covers a brief overview of the potential diseases carried by mosquitoes and ticks, newly approved treatments, and safety tips for the common household on preventing mosquito breeding. 12/22/21
January 2022
Multiple Sclerosis
To start off 2022, Daniel has put together a presentation on Multiple Sclerosis. 1/31/22
February 2022
Maternal Health and Childbirth
This month's presentation is on Maternal Health and Childbirth, put together by Michelle. We compare preterm and low birth weight births over time in California and analyze maternal mortality associated with childbirth worldwide.
March 2022
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This month's presentation is about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disorder. The presenter, Daniel, introduces the disease and discuss about the prognosis, diagnosis, and medical professionals related to the disease.
April 2022
Peanut Allergies
This month's presentation is on Peanut Allergies, created by Michelle. These slides will cover a basic overview of what treatments and preventative measures are in place in some schools on peanut allergies..
May 2022
Tuberculosis Pt. 2
This month's presentation is about Tuberculosis, created by Daniel. The slides will cover general information about tuberculosis, how to diagnose TB, and the treatments that are available.
June 2022
Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
This month we are learning about the important role of the heart in our bodies, its functions, and the difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest.
July 2022
The Integumentary System
In this month, we learn about the importance of the integumentary system and how the system affects other body systems.
August 2022
Nephrology
This presentation covers a basic introduction to nephrology, the study of the kidney. Basic functions of the kidney. specialists for the kidney, and kidney disease are covered.
September 2022
Epidemiologist
This presentation elaborates on the field of epidemiology and information regarding epidemiologists. Other than that, it introduces the mathematics that are used by epidemiologists.