Undergraduate Street Medicine Outreach
Community Service/Nonprofit·Pre-Health·Political Advocacy Groups
USMO visits houseless encampments around Berkeley and Oakland every week to distribute food, medical supplies, and hygiene materials, while building genuine relationships with community members. Members attend weekly Thursday general meetings featuring guest speakers, workshops, and med kit assemblies, then join Saturday outreaches (transportation provided). No prior experience required. Members can also join committees focused on advocacy, external partnerships, or finance to take on projects beyond outreach.
ApplicationsWe are no longer recruiting new members for Spring 2026.
80+
Active members
2021
Founded
1
Outreach per month required (General member)
1
Minimum meeting attendance (General member)
1+
Projects led membership requirement (Committee intern)
2
Outreaches per month required (Committee intern)
Events They Host
Weekly Encampment Outreach
Saturdays 12–3 pm. Members visit houseless encampments in Berkeley and Oakland to distribute food, medical supplies, and hygiene materials. Transportation provided.
Open Door Dinner
Mentioned in infosession slides as a recurring event; further details not available.
Member Experiences
Weekly General Meeting
Thursdays 8:10–9 pm. Includes guest speakers, workshops, and med kit assemblies.