A Call for Urgent Action: Addressing Gun Violence in the Wake of Lewiston Tragedy
October 28, 2023by Rohini Kousalya Siva MD MPH MS, AMSA President and Courtnie Moodie MS, Chair of Med Out The Vote In the aftermath of the appalling gun violence in Lewiston, Maine, which left 18 individuals killed and more than 50 injured, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) stands united in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the…
WHAT’S TESTED ON THE MCAT
October 27, 2023Math Though there is no specific “Math Section” on the MCAT, every section has the potential to ask you to perform calculations based on knowledge of chemistry, physics, and statistical reasoning, among other things. One of the challenges of the exam is that you won’t be allowed to use a calculator of any kind on…
What Happens When a Medical Student Makes a Mistake?
September 14, 2023Around the country, teaching hospitals offer some of the best care available. Physicians-in-training are closely supervised by licensed physicians, who are required to sign off on medications and treatments. Even so, it’s possible for a medical student to make a mistake. When a serious mistake does occur, a medical malpractice claim can result. These claims…
WHAT’S TESTED ON THE MCAT
September 11, 2023Critical Analysis and Reasoning Section (CARS) MCAT CARS is designed to test your ability to read a passage, interpret the information, and answer questions about the passage. However, the questions are based on critical reasoning skills that require a higher level of analysis and insight than most tests you’ve probably encountered before. As the official…
Sept 28 AMSA Town Hall – Reproductive Justice Points the Way: Why & How Reproductive Health Medical Education Must Change
August 24, 2023AMSA Reproductive Health Town Hall Reproductive Justice Points the Way: Why & How Reproductive Health Medical Education Must Change September 28 8:00 – 9:30pmET Join us for a night of necessary, challenging – and inspiring – conversation! Livestream @AMSAnational – or – Register Here Responding to the moral and ethical call from the Reproductive Justice Movement…
Join AMSA Reproductive Health National Town Hall – Livestream Sept 28 at 8pmET
August 18, 2023Save the Date! AMSA Reproductive Health National Town Hall Reproductive Justice Points the Way: Why & How Reproductive Health Medical Education Must Change Thursday, September 28, 8:00pm – 9:30pm ET Livestream @AMSAnational REGISTER NOW Join AMSA National Leaders, Chapter Officers, members and allies across the country and around the world for a powerful and compelling…
