I AM A LOOKING TO GO

“Always self-reflect and think back to what initially inspired you to pursue this route”

Leader Spotlight: Coco Victoria Gomez Tirambulo Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Coco Victoria Gomez Tirambulo! Coco attends Brandeis University and this is her second year serving as AMSA’s National Chair of the Wellness & Student Life Committee. Why did you join AMSA? I joined AMSA wanting to be a part of a community…

“I became an AMSA leader to have a voice”

Leader Spotlight: Ashley Barker Today’s spotlight is AMSA member and leader Ashley Barker! Ashley is a senior at University of Mississippi and AMSA’s National Chair of the Professionalism and Ethics Action Committee for the 2017-2018 year. Why did you join AMSA? I joined AMSA to belong to a group for premedical students. I loved my…

“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…