the american medical student association welcome! what is amsa? national convention questions?
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The American Medical Student Association
•Welcome!•What is AMSA?
•National Convention•Questions?
Meet the Executive Board 2012-2013
• President: Tameer Siddiqui• Vice President: Seema Patel (2012)• Secretary: Matthew Hill (2012)• Treasurer: Paul Pachwicewicz• Sergeant at Arms: Amber Malik• Public Relations: Alan Lazzar• Community Outreach: Nilam Patel• CAN Representative: Alyssa Gries• Fellowship Chair (Historian): Olivia Chan• Regional Director: Holly Bui• Faculty Advisor: Dean Joyce Knight
Committees: Meet the Assistant Directors
Advocacy: Aravind Jagadeesan Healthcare Ethics: Annie BolampertiCommunity Outreach: Anisa PashajFellowship: Ankit PatelCampus Activities: Burhan AdhamiResearch: Rizwan Khan
Join a committee! Learn more about Committees!
What is AMSA?
National level and the Local level
Quick Facts at the National Level
• Oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States
– Founded 1950– Over 60 years of service to the health
field– 68,000 members nationwide
• Pre-meds, med students, residents, and physicians
• AMSA international
Quick Facts at the Local Level
• We are one of the fastest growing and largest pre-medical AMSA chapters in the Nation!
– 350+ local members
• “Four-peat” winner of the Damen Award for Outstanding Student Organization of the Year: ’06-’07, ’07-’08, ’08-’09, and ’09-’10
• Paul R. Wright Award: Chapter Success Award
What are we about?
AMSA’s 3 core values:
-Universal Health Care
-Social Justice
-Advocacy
Universal Health Care• Health care is not a
Privilege; it is a Right• Importance of quality
and affordability
Social Justice
• Promoting the social, moral, and ethical obligations of being a physician
• Advancing the profession
Advocacy• Assisting in the
improvement and understanding of world health problems
• Education• Contribution
Our Mission• Helping you, the future doctors of the world, get
into medical school!– Information resource
• Keynote Guest Speakers– Getting med school admission directors, M.D.’s,
D.O.’s, etc. to visit and give advice– Exposure to the health system
• Volunteer opportunities• Conventions and conferences
Motto: It takes more than medical school to make a physician
Past Events• Medical School Tours• Pie a Pre-Med Professor• Special Olympics• Bone Marrow Drive• Kaplan MCAT course auctions• Medical workshops• Guest Speakers• Medical Student Panels
Past Events• The AIDS Walk/Run• The Breast Cancer Walk• The AMSA National Convention (in D.C. this year!!! Woo!)• Regional Conference (it’s at UIC this year!)• Lobby on Capitol Hill (Universal Health Care for kids and
medical workers to Africa)• Date a Future Doctor Dinner Auction• & so much more!
The AMSA & Kaplan Partnership
• Welcome Campus Director Lindsay Levi & Campus Manager Alyssa Nagy
• The AMSA Benefit• Free Practice Test: Sat. Feb. 16th at 10am
Questions about Kaplan?
• Campus Director: Lindsay Levi ([email protected])
• Campus Manager: Alyssa Nagy• ([email protected])• Campus Reps at Loyola:
-Tameer Siddiqui
PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR KAPLAN INFO CARD! Thank you <3
AMSA-Loyola Membership Requirements
• $20 Dues; 20 Points!
Chapter dues have been set at $20. Your membership supports all club activities and enrichment opportunities; you receive free admission to many events, conferences, discounted events, and programs as part of the membership benefits package. Come to one of our Wednesday meetings or visit us during our office hours to pay your dues with cash or check. You will also receive your free t-shirt (:
AMSA-Loyola Membership Requirements: $20 Dues; 20 Points!
The Point System
3 Tiers
Most Active Members Fall 2012!
• Most Active Members (most points)
Burhan Adhami 134
Majed Shaheen 130
Marc Rosenbaum 110
Damian Valencia 110• Most Diverse Member
(attended most variety of events)
Burhan Adhami
Platinum Members!
Burhan Adhami 134 ptsMajed Shaheen 130 pts
Damian Valencia 110 ptsMarc Rosenbaum 110 pts
Larissa Latorre 105 ptsMick Handtmann 100 pts
Ankit Patel 100 pts20
Upcoming Events:February 2013
• Wednesday, February 6th: Scott Cunningham M.D. PHD; to give a presentation on the challenges and opportunities of getting into medical school. (5-6PM LSB-142)
• Monday, February 11th: Vice President & Secretary Special Internal Elections LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm.
• Wednesday, February 13th: 1st Committee Meeting (5-6PM LSB-142)
• Wednesday, February 20th: Session 1 of Rush Medical College and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Panel
• Wednesday, February 27th: Session 2 of RMC & CCOM student panel
THANK YOU!
Vice President: Seema PatelSecretary: Matthew Hill
Term: Fall 2012
Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013
Open Positions-Vice President-Secretary
Eligibility: -Active member ($20 and 20 pts)-Freshmen, Transfer, Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing can all
apply!-No previous experience is necessary, but highly recommended
-Note: Assistant Directors not eligible to run
Internal Elections:Monday, February 11th, LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm
Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013
Vice President- Roles/Responsibilities • a. Be an aide to the president.• b. attend majority of events AMSA-sponsored
events.• c. In case of the absence or disability of the
president, assume the duties of the president.• d. Oversee the coordination of all projects.• e. Maintain AMSA Locker.• f. Make any room reservation as needed.• g. Work closely with former VP in transitioning
Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013
Secretary- Roles/Responsibilities • a. Keep a written record of all meetings (general membership
meetings, executive, etc.) In order to provide the chapter with a record of issues discussed, problems posed, ideas raised and of the people who participated in the group discussion for benefit of the chapter and its members.
• b. Recite or summarize the record of minutes for approval by the membership via email and at the beginning of meetings.
• c. Sign in members at general meetings• d. Keep a current list of all active members, both nationally and
locally, listing all events attended.• e. Record minutes to be open to all members.• f. In case of absence, have a substitute appointed that day by any
member of the executive committee.• g. Maintain email account.
Application Process • Email [email protected] with your name,
year, and position of interest. Once we receive your intent to apply for a position, we invite you to come to the internal elections on 2/11/13 in LSB 412 at 9-10pm to give a 2-3 min speech on why you would like to run for the position!
• We also ask that candidates running will be available at 9-10pm on Monday evenings for our general E-board meetings and at 5-6pm on Wednesdays for our general membership meetings.
• (time commitment varies per position)
National Convention
AMSA's Annual ConventionMarch 14-17, 2013 * Washington, DC
National Convention
• Five Fantastic Programming Tracks:• ADVOCACY: Connect with, care for, and be a
champion for your future patients.• CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVT: Advance
your skills as a leader and healer.• INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: Go beyond borders
and gain insights into worldwide medicine.• PROFESSIONALISM, WELLNESS AND
SOCIETY: Become the doctor you aspire to be.• PUBLIC HEALTH: Embrace your role; foster
healthier communities.
Cost:
• National Member: $265 • Non-National Member: $365
• Round-trip Airplane Tickets: prices vary
• Hotels: prices vary
• March 14-17 (Depart 13th, Return 17th)
Funding Your Way to Convention
• We understand that funding yourself to an event like this can be difficult, So the E-Board is making your trip more affordable!
*ACTIVE MEMBER STUDENT PACKAGE:-We will cover hotel costs for whole trip!-We will cover 1 of your airplane tickets!
Email [email protected] if you’re interested in going & want this package!
*Work in progress, package deal not final. Confirmation date TBA
Get your T-Shirt!
• T-shirts have arrived—pick yours up today if you haven’t already received one!
• Never too late to be a member!
• $20 & 20 points!
Office Hours(Office located in LSB Atrium; 3rd floor)
*Now by appointment only*
If you want to meet with any one of the E-Board members to pay your dues, socialize, or make your voice heard, please schedule an appointment by
emailing us at [email protected] with your reason and availability (:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE:
WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Group: AMSA-Loyola
Twitter: @AMSALUC
#amsaluc
Make Your Voice Heard
Thank you AMSA!See you next week!