Filipino Association for Health Careers - Davis

Meeting Location

Wellman Hall

Meeting Time

Alternating Tuesdays at 07:30 PM (see website for more details)

E–Mail

[email protected]

Website

https://davisfahc.wixsite.com/main

Activities

General Meetings

General Meetings are held on alternating Tuesdays at 07:30 PM in Wellman featuring either a professional panel or workshop. We also have Tagalog Time where we share and teach others how to speak common phrases in tagalog, Fun FAHCs (facts) and "FAHC Rep Time" where our FAHC representative shares upcoming events and opportunities hosted by other health organizations on campus. And not to mention, FREE FOOD at the end of our meetings! We are always open to new ideas and activities for our general meetings, so come out and share your ideas!

A recap of General Meeting is posted on the FAHC Website featuring resources presented during the meeting and information on upcoming activities.

Events

FAHC hosts and participates in a number of events throughout the academic year. Notable annual events include: Fear FAHCtor, Veterano Luncheon, X–FAHCtor, et al. In addition to annual events, FAHC also hosts Box Social, Library Rendezvous, and engages in a number of volunteer opportunities in collaboration with other student and community organizations. Dodge or Dye Social 2014 Holiday with the Veteranos 2013 Health Conference 2013-2014

Fundraising

Fear FAHCtor is FAHC's Halloween fundraising clubbing event held every fall quarter. Students get to dress up and dance the night away while also getting the chance to win prizes for best costume.
X-FAHCtor is another fundraising clubbing event but held during winter quarter. Our past X-FAHCtor theme was Superhero.

Fear FAHCtor 2013

Veterano Luncheon

Held every fall quarter, FAHC along with Fil-Am at UC Davis come together to honor and celebrate with Filipino World War II Veterans for the holiday season. During this event, students get to interact with veterans and their families as they enjoy live entertainment, games, prizes, food, gifts, and complimentary health screenings by the Bayanihan Clinic!

Our community service coordinator is in charge of collaborating and/or organizing volunteer and community service events for our members. Events include Turkey Trot and Relay for Life.

Health Conference

Filipino Association for Health Careers at UC Davis hosts a health conference biennially. The theme of Health Conference is Passion, not Perfection: Tiyaga sa Paglalakbay (Persevere Through the Journey) to emphasize we all have a unique path toward the health care field despite the obstacles we may face. The conference will feature career panels and workshops led by professionals in various health careers that will broaden the knowledge of medical aspirants.

Health Conference provides students the opportunity to learn more about the health and medical field and are high encouraged to register and attend this year's Health Conference on March 5, 2016.

Thank you to everyone that contributed and participated in our health conference. Look forward to FAHC's Health Conference in 2018!

Big Sib/Lil Sib Program

The Big Sib/Lil Sib Program is FAHC’s peer mentorship program that partners a Big Sib, an established UC Davis student, with a Lil Sib, usually an incoming freshman or transfer student. Big Sibs mentor their Lil Sibs through their transition into the university by serving as a personal and social resource, from offering advice to providing academic tutoring. And what better way to bond with your sibs than Big Sib/Lil Sib week? Every quarter FAHC holds events and activities everyday for a week in order for students to spend time with their sibs! Whether it be ice skating at the Vacaville ice rink to having movie nights or going to the ARC with your sibs, Big Sib/Lil Sib week is a great time to bond and have fun! If you're interested in getting a big sib or lil sib, come out to our meetings where you can find an application form and be sure to come to Revealing night!

Intramural Sports

Outside of career panels and meetings, FAHC is also involved with UC Davis Campus Recreation’s Intramural Sports program. This program provides our members with the opportunity to participate in various sports activities such as basketball, football, volleyball etc. Support Team FAHC! If you are interested in joining team FAHC, be sure to come out to our meetings or contact our current athletic coordinator!

FAHC Intern

Introduced in Fall 2011, the FAHC Intern position provides members an opportunity to gain an insight on officer board positions in FAHC. It's a great way to shadow officers and assist with planning general meetings and major events! Applications for the intern position open Fall Quarter of the school year with up to two Intern positions available. Look out for the application when the school year starts!

Structure

Board

FAHC board is comprised of the following elected board officials: President, Internal Vice–President, External Vice–President, Treasurer, Secretary, Academic Chair, Athletic Coordinator, Banquet Coordinator, Community Service Chair, FAHC Representative, His/Herstorian, Public Relations, Publicity Coordinator, and Webmaster. May also include Interns if elected for that year.

2017—2018 FAHC Board

Camille Abutin, President
Vince Olanda, Internal Vice President
Lauren Velasquez, External Vice President
Lorren Gumawid, Treasurer
Pauline Baltazar, Secretary
James Garcia, Co-FAHC Representative
Michael Abala, Co-FAHC Representative
Caitlyn Minas, Academic Chair
Don Atienza, Sports Coordinator
Graschelle Hipolito, Co-Community Service Chair
Lexi Sardillo, Co-Community Service Chair
Rosally Nunez, Public Relations
Katrina Jacela, Publicity Coordinator
Ivy Yuson, Banquet Coordinator
Christina Lukban, Herstorian
Deon Anthony, Webmaster
TBA, FAHC Intern (feel free to apply)
TBA, FAHC Intern (feel free to apply)

Members

Membership to FAHC is open to all students, regardless of background or major.

Alumni

FAHC maintains an active relationship with its alumni and FAHC extends invitations for alumni to participate in activities benefiting them and current members. For example, FAHC has held an alumni panel featuring former members sharing their post–collegiate experiences, notably the pursuit of their professional careers.

History

Mga Kapatid

FAHC traces its roots to a committee of Mga Kapatid, Filipino–American Student Association, at the University of California, Davis, between 1981—1985. The Filipino Association for Health Careers (FAHC) was established in 1981 by a group of Filipino students who shared the common goal of promoting health awareness and resources for people interested in pursuing careers in the health field. As a committee of Mga Kapatid, the leaders felt that as a separate organization, the group would be able to have more access to resources, funding, and room rentals.

Cession and Establishment

In 1985, "the committee" ceded from Mga Kapatid and established itself as an independent student organization with a shared vision of promoting health awareness and supporting students aspiring to pursue a health–related career. The newfound organization was registered with the Student Programs & Activities Center at the University of California, Davis as the Filipino Association for Health Careers.