Chess and Games Club

The purpose of the Club is to provide opportunities for members of the medical school to engage with their colleagues in a positive social setting. This gives members of the medical school the opportunity to learn, share, and develop skills in games within a positive and friendly social setting. Importantly, the club serves to provide wellness by facilitating restorative activity and peer support.

The primary objectives of the organization are:

• Host social events that promote growth, development, and maintenance of quality of life
• Create a positive environment where individuals of diverse backgrounds can interact with each other
• Promote critical and strategic thinking through chess and games