Medical Education Resources for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2
November 04, 2021By: Donato Mignones, Thomas Pak, Adrianna Diviero, Erum Chowdhry Studying for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 can be daunting. It is a lot of information, and there are so many resources. So which resources are the best? It comes down to your personal learning style (visual vs auditory), along with optimizing your method…
AMSA Call to Action: Medicare Negotiations are Essential to Make Build Back Better Historic
October 29, 2021Medicare Negotiations are Essential to Make Build Back Better Historic AMSA applauds President Biden, House leadership, and the Progressive Caucus for their long-fought effort to bring a robust Build Back Better budget package forward. The Framework announced by the President Thursday, October 28th, was endorsed overwhelmingly by the Progressive Caucus. Biden’s announcement was followed by…
Join this team AND get a higher MCAT score!
October 04, 2021We love the creative opportunities that spring to life when we team up with our partner organizations. Like here, with Kaplan. They’re offering AMSA members, like you, a cool opportunity to flex your inner influencer, get a higher MCAT score and make some extra spending money on the side. Ready? Here’s the gist, from Kaplan….
Importance of including BIPOC skin lesions in medical training: UMKC medical students lead change in medical curricula
September 30, 2021Authors: Deepa Kumar, Osama Kamal Editor: Thomas Pak, Donato Mignones Series of AMSA Medical Education pieces for 2021-2022 Summary The AMSA medical education committee highlights the work of University of Missouri – Kansas City’s medical students in leading change in medical curricula. The UMKC medical students saw a lack of images of skin lesions…
TAKE ACTION – Now is the Time to Invest in Our Nation’s Future!
September 24, 2021Future Physicians Urge Congress to Pass a Robust Budget Package Now is the Time to Invest in Our Nation’s Future! We are again at a critical moment in our nation’s history. Today, much like the 1960’s when President Johnson called on Congress to establish Medicare and Medicaid, division and controversy abound around health care…
Gun Violence and Suicide Prevention: What AMSA Members Can Do
September 24, 2021If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or is in crisis, reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting 741-741. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, our Med Students for Gun Safety (MSGS) campaign is shining a light on one aspect…
