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PUBLICATIONS
The Residency Survival Manual
by Robert Bing-You, M.D., M.Ed., 2004.
This useful manual covers tools and tips to help residents make the most of residency training. Topics include areas such as interns' anxieties, mentors, rules and regulations, negotiating techniques, time management, dealing with change, financial matters, and teaching skills. A MUST read for senior medical students and all residents!
AMSA Member/Non-Member: $15
AMSA's Student Guide to the Appraisal and Selection of House Staff Training Programs (1997)
Assists students applying for, evaluating and selecting a residency program. Deals with curriculum vitae, interview questions, letters of recommendation, the matching process and more.
Single Copy Rate
Member $7.00
Non-Member: $9.00 | Institutional Bulk Rates
25-99: $8.50 each
100-199: $8.00 each
200+: $7.50 each |
Where There Is No Doctor (2002)
By Dr. David Werner, published by The Hesperian Foundation. More than two million copies in print in 80 languages. One of the most widely used health care manuals in developing countries today. How to diagnose, treat and prevent common diseases. Places special importance on the active role villagers must take in their own health care. 512 pages.
Member $15.00 / Non-Member $20.00
Survival Manual: A Guide to the Clinical Years (1997)
A detailed introduction to the wards for third-year medical students. Addresses rounds, conferences, night call, standard procedure, universal precautions and much more. Sized to fit in your lab coat pocket.
Single Copy Rate
Member $10.00
Non-Member $14.00 | Institutional Bulk Rates
25-99: $12.00 each
100-199: $11.00 each
200+: $10.00 each |
¿Qué Pasó? (1993)
A guide to medical Spanish. A handy aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the most common adult and pediatric problems presenting to the clinic, emergency room and physician's office. From the University of New Mexico Press, endorsed by AMSA.
Member $9.00 / Non-Member $12.00
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Values, Ethics and the Physician-in-Training (1987)
"Between a Rock and a Hard Place" is an award-winning video that addresses critical areas in the moral development of medical students. Written and produced by medical students for medical students, this video avoids lofty theoretical issues in favor of the everyday issues faced by medical students and residents.
Discussion Guide included.
Available in VHS only $15.00
White Coat Clenched Fist: The Political Education of an American Physician 
This landmark book charts the state of medical school and practices in the 1960s and 70s. This new edition is updated with an introduction in which Dr. Mullan reflects on the changes in the medical field over the last thirty years. Fitzhugh Mullan is Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health at George Washington University. He worked at the U.S. Public Health Service where he attained the rank of Assistant Surgeon General (1991–1996). Dr. Mullan is the co-founder of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and the author of numerous books, including Plagues and Politics: The Story of the United States Public Health Service, and his most recent book, Big Doctoring in America: Profiles in Primary Care. Retail: $18.95
Limited number of signed copies available
AMSA Price: $15.00
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AMSA CLOTHING
AMSA T-shirt
Available in pink and blue.
$19 each.
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AMSA Sweatshirt
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$25 each
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Pharm Free T-shirts
Go Pharm Free and Support AMSA
$12 each
$9 each on bulk orders of 25 shirts or more
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Health Equity T-shirts (long sleeve)
Support AMSA and our Health Equity Campaign
$17 each
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Universal Health Care T-shirts
Support Universal Health Care and AMSA
Men's: $12 / $9 each on bulk orders of 10 or more
Women's: $17 / $14 each on bulk orders of 10 or more
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AIDS T-shirts
Support the Fight Against Global AIDS with this AMSA T-shirt
Unisex: $12
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PINS, BANNERS AND MORE...
Rainbow Caduceus
This pin provides a visual clue to LGBT patients by combining the caduceus, a traditional symbol of medicine, with the rainbow pride colors of the LGBT community, which represents its diversity.
Member $3/Non-member $5
Straight But Not Narrow Pin
Show that you are supportive of ALL your classmates and future peers, without alienating yourself.
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Member $.75/Non-member $1.50
Women in Medicine Caduceus
A silver-toned pin with pink and lavendar colors
Member $3/Non-member $5
Bulk rates available
PharmFree Pens... $1.50
Join AMSA's PharmFree initiative and do away with dependence on Rx drug advertising.
PharmFree Pins... $3.00
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AMSA Retractable Badge/ID Holders.....$2
Bulk prices also available
AMSA Chapter Banner.....$60
Let the world know who you are! Nylon royal blue banner, 3'x8', imprinted in white with "American Medical Student Association" and the AMSA logo. Great to hang on a wall or carry in a parade. Many chapters use one in their recruitment activities.
AMSA Pin
Goldtone/metal with bright blue letters.....$3
Health Care for All Buttons
These buttons are a nice item to hand out to local chapter members and to have during universal health care events. They look great on backpacks and white coats.
Bulk rates
100 quantity... $36
50 quantity..... $22
AMSA/Barnes & Noble.com Bookstore
Enjoy 5% discounts on all online purchases on everything found at the AMSA/Barnes & Noble Bookstore with free shipping on orders over $25. Shop at AMSA's online bookstore at www.bn.com/AMSA.
PDA and Smartphone Medical References
Skyscape, the leading purveyor of trusted medical references on mobile devices, is pleased to offer AMSA members a 25% discount on their 500+ titles. Need a more comprehensive plan for your time in the wards? Then the AMSA/Skyscape Student bundle for $84.95 ($240 value) might be for you. This bundle is compatible with most PDAs and Smartphones, such as the Palm, Pocket PC, BlackBerry, Symbian and the iPhone.
To purchase the AMSA/Skyscape Student bundle, or save 25% on the 500+ titles covering 35 specialties and purchase discount priced PDAs, visit the AMSA/Skyscape Discount Portal.
AMSA Medical Instrument Online Store
Looking for physical diagnostic tools? Shop the AMSA Online Instrument Store at www.themedicalstore-amsa.com.
LGBT White Coat Cards
These colorful postcards list basic LGBT terminology, LGBT health care web resources, tips for performing the history and physical with LGBT patients, and overviews on health disparities for gay men, lesbians, and transgender individuals. Use them at your school as educational items to provide your colleagues, faculty, staff and patients with basic information that everyone should know about LGBT health care. Cards are available for purchase here or may be downloaded free of charge.
Three cards are included (gay, lesbians, and transgender). Each order will incur an additional $3-$5 shipping and handling charge, dependent on order quantity. Prices are as follows:
10ea card: $6
50ea card: $20
100ea card: $35
150ea card: $50
175ea card: $58
200ea card: $65