Presented by Kaiser Permanente, Lippicott Williams & Wilkins, and LA Fitness.

        Medical students from across California will compete in the second annual Med Games at the University of Southern California's University Park Campus in Los Angeles, CA on November 5 and 6, 2011.  Med Games promotes healthy living, wellness, and an active lifestyle among future physicians.  Participating medical schools include the University of Southern California, the University of California Los Angeles, the Western School of Health Sciences, the University of California San Diego, the University of California Irvine, and the University of California Riverside.

        Most of a medical student's time is spent in class, in the lab, or sitting down studying.  It's easy to overlook the importance of personal fitness and wellness.  As future health care providers, we must lead by example in promoting a healthy lifestyle supported by regular exercise.  Med Games is a great opportunity to bring students together for a weekend of friendly competition, networking, and physical activity. 

        Med Games participants will compete in a series of competitions throughout the weekend.  Athletic events include soccer, ultimate frisbee, flag football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, a 5k run, and a dance competition.  Social events will be held on Friday and Saturday nights.