Leadership

“Perseverance in advocacy, honesty in humanism, and integrity in practice”

Leader Spotlight: Michael José Pereira Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Michael José Pereira!  Why did you join AMSA? Deciding to go to medical school is to set out on the long, enduring journey which culminates with our board certifications and a promise to honor the white coat. Prior to arriving at that decision,...

“You don’t have to be perfect to be a leader”

Leader Spotlight: Masina Wright Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Masina Wright! Masina is the 2017-2018 AMSA National Gender and Sexuality LGBT Advocacy Coordinator. Why did you join AMSA? I began my AMSA journey as part of the Integrative Health Scholar Program, as I already have a Naturopathic Doctor degree and wanted to see...

“I’d like to learn from other extraordinary leaders at AMSA”

Leader Spotlight: Doan Nguyen Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Doan Nguyen! Doan is a third-year medical student at Ross University School of Medicine Chapter, pursuing a focus in Critical Care. Why did you join AMSA? Medical school is tough and demanding, especially for those who attend foreign medical schools. I had to find...

“AMSA brings people together”

This month’s Leader Spotlight is Dylan Carroll! Dylan is a student at Trinity School of Medicine Clinical Sciences Medical Chapter, pursuing a focus in Emergency Medicine/Infectious Disease. Why did you join AMSA? I joined AMSA to become connected to medicine on a personal level. Everyone gets into the medical profession for a vast number of reasons, but...