Future physicians: we chose this path as we want to make a difference in the world. And to do this today – to ensure that we truly make impact — we need to be bold. Audacious. We need to dare. Dare ourselves to imagine a better future. Dare the world around us to be more…

Written by Nikitha Balaji, AMSA LGBT+ Health Coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Action Committee and incoming M1 International Transgender Day of Visibility: Anti-Trans Legislation & Call to Action Today – March 31st, 2023 – AMSA celebrates the 14th annual International Transgender Day of Visibility. International Transgender Day of Visibility is a day which is dedicated…

Cross-posted original commentary written by Avanthi Jayaweera, MD, Graduate Trustee, AMSA Board of Trustees, published in NC Policy Watch on March 22, 2023 North Carolina physician: Proposed abortion restrictions threaten the practice of medicine Bills that elevate politics over science, research and training are an attack on the integrity of the medical profession  As a…

THE WHAT, THE WHY, AND THE HOW Formerly known as the SJT (Situational Judgement Test), the AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam tests how ready you really are for med school. This test will give the admissions committees an insight to how well prepared you are to take on the challenges that medical school poses beyond…

Written by Rohini Kousalya Siva, AMSA National President-elect & Board of Trustees Reproductive Health Project Liaison, Rohini is a 4th year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School Abortion Provider Appreciation Day 2023: Celebration in the Face of Adversity March 10th marks Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the courage and commitment…

Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist, and Anna Hindman, AMSA Vice President for Leadership Development,and Reproductive Justice Coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Action Committee;Anna is a 3rd year medical student at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) marks an important day for the…