RICE PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY
NEWS & EVENTS
RPMS x Butterfly Books Boo Bags & Bites Social
October 27, 2026
RPMS hosted a cozy fall social that combined seasonal fun with community service. Attendees enjoyed free fall-themed Trader Joe’s snacks and a DIY drink bar with coffee, chai, and cider while assembling Halloween “boo bags” for pediatric patients at Texas Children’s Hospital. Butterfly Books at Rice generously donated books for the goodie bags. Open to all Rice students, regardless of RPMS membership or pre-med affiliation, the event brought together old friends and new faces to spread some Halloween cheer to kids in the hospital.
Big Owl Little Owl First Meeting
October 22, 2026
RPMS launched its Big Owl Little Owl mentorship program with a first meeting that paired pre-med upperclassmen with underclassmen. Mentors shared advice and experience from their time at Rice, while mentees got to ask questions and start building connections within the pre-med community. Attendees got to know their pairs over free Molly Tea and Aga’s catering, setting the foundation for mentorships throughout the year.
Personal Statement Workshop with the Center for Academic and Professional Communication
October 19, 2026
RPMS hosted a Personal Statement Workshop to help students prepare for one of the most important parts of the medical school application. Attendees learned how to choose a meaningful topic, structure and format their statements, and understand what admissions reviewers look for. Open to all students, the workshop welcomed pre-meds and anyone else curious about writing a strong personal statement.
CASPER Study Break
September 30, 2026
RPMS hosted a CASPER Study Break to introduce students to the situational judgment test required by many medical schools. Attendees learned what CASPER is, which schools require it, how the exam is structured, and what to expect on test day. Students then worked through practice scenarios and picked up strategies for approaching them. The event wrapped up with a competitive typing game, a nod to CASPER’s typed-response format, with a study remote awarded as the grand prize.
RPMS Medicine & Mentorship (M&M) Night
September 24, 2026
RPMS hosted its M&M Night, bringing Rice students together with healthcare professionals for an evening of tacos and conversation. Attendees ranging from first-year undergraduates to attending physicians connected over dinner, giving students the chance to ask questions, hear about different career paths in medicine, and build mentoring relationships.
Blood Drive with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
September 15, 2026
RPMS partnered with Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to host a campus blood drive, giving Rice students the chance to support patients across the Houston area. Donors received free socks and snacks, a complimentary cholesterol screening, and a free ticket to ARTECHOUSE Houston, an immersive art experience. The drive brought the Rice community together to contribute to the region’s blood supply.
Volunteering and Medical Opportunities Fair
September 12, 2026
RPMS hosted its Volunteering and Medical Opportunities Fair, bringing together more than 15 organizations supporting a wide range of causes. Students met representatives and learned about volunteering and medical opportunities at Rice, throughout the Houston community, and abroad, with options to fit a variety of schedules and commitment levels. The fair helped students find meaningful ways to get involved and gain hands-on experience early in the semester.
RPMS General Body Meeting 1
August 27, 2026
RPMS kicked off the year with its first General Body Meeting, held during the first week of classes. Attendees, from students in the middle of med school applications to those just exploring pre-health careers, heard an overview of member opportunities, upcoming events, and board and committee applications. Students connected with RPMS leadership and fellow pre-meds over free food, and committee applications and the membership listserv opened following the meeting.
