Today, AMSA sent the following letter to U.S. Senate leaders expressing deep concerns and firm opposition to H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”. We invite you to read on, share this letter with classmates and colleagues, and TAKE ACTION to protect health care.   June 26, 2025 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader…

AMSA Reproductive Health Project June 2025 Essay Contest Winner: Medical Student Category  Student Name: Temiloluwa Owolabi   I often wonder where I can practice medicine without compromising the values that are dear to me, if pursuing certain specialties also means preparing for legal battles or if I can be the doctor my patients need without…

AMSA Reproductive Health Project June 2025 Essay Contest Winner: Premedical Student Category  Student Name: Pranitha Kaza   The summer of 2022 marked more than a Supreme Court ruling; it was a turning point for how I, and many aspiring physicians, think about care, ethics, and community. When the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision…

  SPOTLIGHT ON ABORTION CARE & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE  What We Must Face, and How We will Bear it, Together Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist “Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” – James Baldwin, “As Much Truth As One Can…

Call for Submissions to Summer 2025 Essay Contest Series 2 More Chances to Get Published & Win Cash Prizes the Summer Open to All AMSA Members! Separate Competitions for Premeds & Medical Students    Summer 2025 Essay Contest Series As we approach the three-year mark of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned nearly 50…

Learn About MCAT Scoring MCAT scores are crucial to medical school admissions. Understanding score ranges will help you set realistic goals for your MCAT prep. Quick Tip: There is no penalty for wrong answers, so it’s important to answer all questions on the MCAT to maximize your score, even if you have to take an…