Adam Gaetz

My name is Adam Gaetz and I’m a first-year medical student at Central Michigan University College of Medicine. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration, a Health Sciences A.S Degree, Health Care Services Certificate, and Laboratory Specialist Advanced Technical Certificate from St. Petersburg College in the beautiful state of Florida.

Leadership, advocacy, and service make up the foundations of how I strive to foster progress and make positive impacts on the lives of others. During undergrad, I was able to work with over 40 service organizations while serving as the President of my College’s AMSA chapter for three years, President of our Medical Club, as well as the Chairman of our Health, Wellness, & Safety Committee. I also had the honor of serving as the Founding President of my College’s Alpha Phi Omega National Co-ed Service Fraternity, Founding President of our SCUBA Diving Club, President, Vice President, Legislative Liaison, and Senator of our Student Government Association over four progressive years, Campus President on our Student Council of Presidents, President of our Tri Beta National Biological Honor Society, Founding Vice President of our Outdoor Club, and Vice President of Honors in Action of our Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. I also served in a two-year national position as the Chair of Region K (Florida & Puerto Rico) on the Alpha Phi Omega National Student Advisory Committee, as a member of the Alpha Phi Omega National Nominating Committee for the Biennial 2023 Alpha Phi Omega National Convention, as a Judge on the Alpha Phi Omega John Mack Scholarship Committee, as the Conference Coordinator and Chairman of the 2022 Alpha Phi Omega Tri-Sectional Conference, and as a National, Regional, and Sectional Workshop Presenter at various Alpha Phi Omega Conferences.

I’ve continued my service efforts in Michigan through CMU Street Medicine, providing free health services, resources, and social services to address the unique needs and circumstances of the underserved, underinsured, and often unsheltered members of our community. It’s through my various leadership positions and service efforts that I’ve been able to achieve my leadership, advocacy, and service goals within my academic institutions, communities, states, and nation, and I’m thrilled to be able to continue my efforts through this national position with AMSA!

I also love to go SCUBA diving, enjoy being in nature, and spend all of my spare time with my Boston Terrier, Bumper. I’m captivated by microscopy to the point that it’s an actual hobby of mine and am a big fan of ant farms and ecospheres.

My philosophy in life is simple: “Do what makes you happy”. If you’re reading this, you’re likely on a selfless path in life that will make extraordinary impacts on the lives of others. The sacrifices you will need to make to be successful in these pursuits will be vast, but the rewards will be invaluable and immensely fulfilling. Keep moving forward, and don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything that we may be able to do to help you be successful in attaining your goals.