Membership Impact and Benefits
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Impact
Your Membership enables the Medical Alumni Association to:
- Establish the Lifetime of Dedication Scholarship, offered to M1-M4 students
- Provide financial support for student-related events, outreach programs and organizations that promote leadership and growth
- Generate pride through WSU School of Medicine branded merchandise and apparel. The Medical Alumni Association subsidizes cost of merchandise sold, making it more affordable for students
- Keep Medical Alumni Association-sponsored events affordable
- Market the Medical Alumni Association at local, national and international conferences, symposiums and events in an effort to increase participation and involvement
Want to participate?
go.wayne.edu/engagement
Benefits
You are also afforded the discounts offered with your WSU OneCard. Click here to learn more!
General Discounts
- 20% off ALL SOM merchandise!
Located in 1369 Scott Hall; 540 E. Canfield, Detroit, use discount code MEMBER20 for 20% off any online order - Exclusive gold/silver lapel pin, offered to all new Members!
- Substantial discount at Future Docs and Alumni Reunion Weekend, our signature annual events!
Barnes and Noble University Bookstore
Save 10% on all purchases except textbooks, magazine, food and rings (313) 577-2436.
1-800-Flowers Discount
15% discount at 1800flowers.
Use discount code: WSU
Detroit Zoo
10% discount membership at the Detroit Zoo. For membership brochure call (248) 541-5717.
Use discount code: WSA
Travel Discounts
Automobile Rental Discount
Members save when renting automobiles. Additional benefits may include frequent flier rewards, hotel savings and customer loyalty programs. Contact each rental company and provide the WSU ID number:
National Car Rental
(800) CAR-RENT
Use discount code: WSU# 6100925
Hertz
(800) 654-2200
Use discount code: WSU# 0055920
Budget
(800) 527-0700
Use discount code: WSU# V052531
Avis
(800) 331-1212
Use discount code: WSU# B869243
Alamo
(800) 354-2322
Use discount code: WSU# 93501
Auto Europe
(800) 650-6222
Use discount code: WSU# 12007298
Hotel Discounts
Choice Hotels International
Discounts of 20% are available to members who stay at Comfort, Quality, Sleep, Clarion, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and MainStay Suites. Advance reservations required. Contact Choice Hotels International at (800) 258-2847.
Use discount code: WSU ID #T00168670
Crown Plaza Detroit Downtown
Wayne State University School of Medicine rate of $135 per night for Standard Room.
2 Washington Blvd.,
Detroit, MI 48226
313-888-9639
Detroit Downtown Courtyard by Marriott "Hot Rate"
Courtyard by Marriott provides you with everything you need to relax and get ready for the day ahead. Relax in one of our 260 spacious guest rooms, some with separate seating areas. Most of our rooms have king-size beds. All guest rooms offer a large work desk with dual-line telephones and data ports, high-speed Internet access, WebTV, cable, HBO and Sony Playstation. Newspapers are delivered to your room Monday through Friday.
333 East Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
Phone: (313)222-7700
Offer: $124/night "Hot rate" for WSUAA members
Garland Resort
Garland Resort would like to invite all WSU Alumni Association members to visit us for your vacation or long weekend. The facility boasts the largest log lodge east of the Mississippi, with four golf courses, four restaurants, spa services and plenty of seasonal activity. WSUAA members get Key Club rates by calling 877-4-GARLAND and mentioning our code, WSUA. Members receive a 25% discount on applicable golf course rates. Certain restrictions may apply.
4700 N. Red Oak Road
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989) 786-2211
Use discount code: WSUA
Legal Services
Aaron Beresh, Esq.
Attorney
Howard & Howard, Royal Oak
E: ab@h2law.com
D: 248.723.0545 C: 248.939.0463 F: 248.645.1568
Aaron represents individuals and entities in a broad range of services, including:
- Corporate/Transactional Matters: Business formations; preparation of corporate governance documents; review/revision/negotiation of employment and other agreements; practice buy-in/sale transactions; M&A/practice purchase/sale transactions, etc., HIPAA and compliance-related matters; Stark, Anti-Kickback, Fraud and Abuse, and other regulatory analyses; physician group ancillary services; and other business related matters;
- Litigation Matters: Commercial litigation, Shareholder disputes, business torts, vendor disputes, contract disputes, real estate matters, etc.; and
- Estate Planning: Trusts, retirement plans, pre and post nuptial agreements, powers of attorney, etc.
Legal service fees vary based on unique needs. Please contact Aaron Beresh to discuss the scope of legal services and the associated costs.
Financial Services
Ari Katz, MBA
Financial Advisor
Glanz Wealth Advisors
A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
Phone: 248-865-2065
E-mail: ari.katz@ampf.com
www.ameripriseadvisors.com/ari.katz
Take the first step toward peace of mind with a comprehensive "check-up" of your financial plan. By addressing these four areas: Covering Essentials, Ensuring Lifestyle, Preparing for the Unexpected, and Leaving a Legacy we can help balance 'living your life' and 'saving for tomorrow', in a way that's right for you. Advanced planning is available for high net worth individuals and business owners. Financial planning fees vary, based on your unique needs, but start at $750 per year.
Retirement Plan Services
http://waynestate.tagresources.com/
The TAG Retirement Program offers WSU Medical School Alumni with a 401(k) platform that provides: 1) Easy Administration, 2) Compliance with DOL and IRS Regulations, 3) Substantial and Well-Known Investment Partners, 4) Protection from Fiduciary Liability, and 5) Reasonable Costs. TAG Resources strives to deliver a comfortable retirement for your employees. We provide groups of all sizes with a retirement plan that allows you (the employer) to outsource, to TAG Resources, the extremely difficult expert management of the plan. TAG eliminates a majority of your plan administration burden, allowing you to focus on your practice.
Additional Services
AlumniDent (dental insurance)
Comprehensive group dental insurance with guaranteed acceptance for alumni under age 60. Open enrollment limited to certain months of the year. Call (800) 922-1245.
AlumniMed+ Major Medical Insurance
Members of the alumni association and their family members are eligible for AlumniMed+, an affordable, solid major medical health insurance program. Contact American Insurance Administrators at (800) 922-1245.
AlumniTerm Life Insurance
Members of the alumni association and their spouses under age 60 are eligible for AlumniTerm, a group term life insurance plan. Contact USI at (800) 922-1245.
Auto Insurance
Members are eligible for Group Savings Plus, an auto and home insurance program provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Contact Liberty Mutual at (800) 459-3170.
Home/Tenants Insurance
Members of the alumni association are eligible for Group Savings Plus, an auto and home insurance program provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. Contact Liberty Mutual at (800) 459-3170 or visit their website.
Travel Insurance
Members of the alumni association, family members and friends are eligible for comprehensive insurance programs for domestics and international travelers provided through Travel Insurance Services. Insurance programs are available for independent or group travelers. Contact Travel Insurance Services at (800) 937-1387.
Michigan First Credit Union
Members are eligible to join the Michigan First Credit Union. For a list of benefits call (313) 345-7200.