On March 30, UW TESTâa student-run organization that offers free HIV testing and trains med students to be better providers when it comes to sexual health and working with the LGBTQ communityâis having a fundraiser cabaret.
"It's a pretty cool group," writes UW med student and UW TEST volunteer Adam. "And last year they hosted a variety show fundraiser with a bunch of people from the Seattle Men's Chorus in Meany Hall. Each performance somehow reflects an experience of knowing someone with, being diagnosed with, or living with HIV. Song, dance, monologue, etc. Attendance is around 300; all volunteer."
Here's the Facebook page for the event. Full information about UW TEST and the cabaret are below the jump.
And they are reportedly still looking for performers. If you're interested, contact Kristen Rogers (kmrogers@uw.edu) or Benjamin Lang (blang@uw.edu).
THE CABARET
A spectacular musical event for UW TEST, the UW Medical Student-run Outreach HIV Testing Program!
Featuring guests (30+!!!) from the Seattle Men's Chorus, King County Public Health, UW School of Medicine, and performers throughout Seattle!
The show contains songs and scenes, each a reflection on the multitude of experiences in HIV testing from love to loss to resilience to hope.
Kane Hall: http://www.washington.edu/maps/print/?place=117.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PERFORMING?
We are looking for any acts: singing, poetry, burlesque, dance, monologues, and more. You must be willing to submit an audition video and attend at least one practice and the event on the 30th of March.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Kristen Rogers (kmrogers@uw.edu) or Benjamin Lang (blang@uw.edu) or visit our Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/272919082758708/
WHO WE ARE
UW TEST is a medical student-run outreach HIV testing program that offers HIV Testing and Education, promotes Sexual Health, and facilitates Treatment Referral. We currently provide free rapid HIV testing on a weekly basis at Seattle Area Support Groups and endeavor to expand our HIV testing, advocating and educational services.
UW TEST is a collaboration between the UW School of Medicine's Family Medicine and QMedicine LGBTQ Student Interest Groups, Seattle King County Public Health, and Seattle Area Support Groups.
Our mission is to provide student-run, culturally excellent HIV testing services to our community and equip future physicians with advanced risk assessment skills and the tools to integrate regular HIV testing into their future practice.
UW TEST is a medical student-run outreach HIV testing program that offers HIV Testing and Education, promotes Sexual Health, and facilitates Treatment Referral. We currently provide free rapid HIV testing on a weekly basis at Seattle Area Support Groups and endeavor to expand our HIV testing, advocating and educational services.
UW TEST is a collaboration between the UW School of Medicine's Family Medicine and QMedicine LGBTQ Student Interest Groups, Seattle King County Public Health, and Seattle Area Support Groups.
Our mission is to provide student-run, culturally excellent HIV testing services to our community and equip future physicians with advanced risk assessment skills and the tools to integrate regular HIV testing into their future practice.PROGRAM GOALS
Provide skilled, student-run, culturally excellent HIV testing services to our community;
Build relationships between the University of Washington and Seattle King County Public Health;
Train medical students in advanced sexual history-taking and risk reduction counseling;
Increase student comfort and competency in working with LGBT and drug-using populations and others at risk in the WWAMI region; equip future physicians with the tools and skills to integrate HIV testing into their future practices.
