CV-Boosters You Won’t Want to Miss
April 22, 2021Hey, look at this, fAMSA — it’s the April Dispatch! In case you missed the first one last month, here’s the scoop: it’s a hot-news round-up of timely AMSA opportunities. What’s new this month? CV-boosters of many varieties! Tap into these potent opportunities to lead some cool programs — and network with some AMSA-influencers in…
AMSA Statement: Guilty Verdicts Bend Arc Toward Justice
April 21, 2021The officer who murdered George Floyd was held accountable yesterday. We know that this tragedy has been traumatic and incredibly difficult for many. If you need a break, please feel free to stop reading the rest of this statement. AMSA stands with you and all those who face injustice at the hands of law enforcement,…
AMSA Leader Spotlight: Jason Fang
April 06, 2021MEET JASON We get excited about all our Member Spotlights — this one in particular. Jason Fang is the kind of leader that embodies the AMSA essence in so many ways. Optimistic, realistic, deeply committed and wicked smart. And, honestly. super fun to be around. Jason is a third year medical student at the Medical…
Reimagining Roe v. Wade at its 48th Anniversary
January 22, 2021On the 48th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we join with reproductive health professionals, advocates and activists in “reimagining Roe”: from Abortion Rights to Abortion Justice. Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist. Today we observe the 48th anniversary of the landmark US Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade which affirmed…
AMSA State Health Indicator Dashboard
January 21, 2021AMSA is committed to providing resources that will aid in advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels. Existing databases and reports provide useful information that are specific or broad in scope. This State Health Indicator Dashboard was compiled from selected sets of health metrics for their utility and value in discussing a wide range…
Legislative Advocacy: What It Takes to Make Change
January 21, 2021AMSA recently hosted a virtual Town Hall where we learned from insiders about how to influence policymaking at every step of the legislative process. Read the summary and watch the video below! Combine passion, planning, and persistence Effective advocacy combines passion, planning and persistence. That was the main takeaway offered by Justin Hatmaker, chief operating…
