Membership Benefits
Drawing upon their personal understanding of the financial toll of medical education, the student leaders of AMSA have developed programs to help ease the strain.
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FINANCIAL INSURANCE
BOOKS, EQUIPMENT & PUBLICATIONS |
TRAVEL OTHER BENEFITS FROM AMSA
Benefits, services and programs are subject to change without notice. |
| AMSA/Barnes & Noble Online Bookstore Available to all AMSA members |
Tired of paying bookstore prices and lugging your texts home from the bookstore? Shop at AMSA's online bookstore at www.bn.com/AMSA.
Enjoy 5% discounts on all online purchases on everything found at the AMSA/Barnes & Noble Bookstore with free shipping on orders over $25.
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AMSA's Online PDA & Software Store Available to all AMSA members |
Looking to buy a PDA (personal digital assistant, palm, handheld etc.)? Come to the AMSA PDA Center for big discounts on hardware and software available only to AMSA members. Our store is created by medical students for medical students and is your comprehensive source of medically-oriented hardware, software, accessories, and the latest PDA consumer information.
AMSA members, log on now to AMSA/PDAMD Online
Shopping the AMSA/PDAMD website requires a login. Enter your AMSA ID and first name as it appears on your member ID card and The New Physician magazine mailing label (first letter capitalized). Not a member? Sign up online.For a limited time, AMSA is pleased to introduce the AMSA PDA Package, a handheld solution created by medical students for medical students. To put together a PDA package coop for your AMSA chapter as a fundraiser, read more and sign up as a PDA Coop chapter coordinator.
Also newly added at no cost to several of the medicopeia packages on the AMSA/PDA online store: Healthday newsfeed targeted for AMSA members.
VisualDx Student Medicine  Available to medical, international, residents and physician members |
Learning to identify every known disease is overwhelming. VisualDx Student Medicine can help! Developed by clinicians, this web-based support system covering visually identifiable conditions, allows the user to enter a variety of findings, producing a patient-centric differential diagnosis. VisualDx Student Medicine combines specialist knowledge with medical images, providing a single source to get the answers you need - anytime, anywhere.
VisualDx Student Medicine gives AMSA members exclusive access to 3 free modules including Acute Pulmonary Infections, International Travel, and Immunocompromised, HIV, or AIDS. In addition, interested members can receive substantially discounted pricing for this 14-module package (more details) now available for only $19.99 (students) / $199 (practicing physicians). Regular package prices range form $225-$449.
AMSA members, log on now to VisualDx Student Medicine
Enter your AMSA ID and first name as it appears on your member ID card and The New Physician magazine mailing label (first letter capitalized). Not a member? Sign up online.
| AMSA's Online Instrument Store Available to all AMSA members |
Looking for physical diagnosis tools? AMSA chapters across the country are having great on-site sales through AMSA's national distributor; see your local chapter officer for more details. But if you have no choice but the bookstore...buy them online and avoid bookstore prices. Visit AMSA's Online Instrument Store now.
| Student Health and Accident Insurance Available to medical, international, physician and premedical members living in the U.S. |
AMSA's medical insurance is designed as an alternative to any plan your school may offer. This new program includes substantially higher benefits designed so students can control their own health care by providing as many choices as possible. For information, call UnitedHealthcare StudentResources at 1-800-505-5450 or 1-800-237-0903, or visit us online and select 'AMSA' from the drop-down menu. NOTE: Plans not available in HI, NJ, OR or WA. Residents of NY and MA have a plan specific to their state, so please be sure to select the appropriate plan.
| Discount Dental and Vision Plans Available through a partnership of Student Resources |
Discount Dental Plan
For information on the plan, discounted fees or for a list of participating dentists, call 800-441-0380 Careington International-The Dental Network or visit their Web site.Discount Vision Plan
For information, call 1-800-290-0523 SR Vision Plan or visit their Web site.
| Automobile Insurance Available to medical members living in the U.S. and attending U.S. medical schools, premedical and physician members |
Our partnership with GEICO Auto Insurance gives you the benefit of great rates on high-quality car insurance. In addition to your membership discount - which could shave as much as 8% more off GEICO's already low prices - you'll also receive 24-hour service online or by phone, efficient and fair claim handling, and the peace of mind that comes with being protected by an auto insurance company rated A++ for financial stability. Click here or call 1-800-368-2734 for a free rate quote today, and mention AMSA.
| Homeowners, Renters and Condominium Insurance Available to all AMSA members |
Available for AMSA members through GEICO's Property Insurance Center written within the Travelers Property Casualty Company (not affiliated with AMSA). Travelers is one of the largest homeowners insurers in the U.S. Homeowners, renters and condominium insurance policies are available in all states except Alaska, Hawaii, Florida and New Jersey. Call GEICO's Property Insurance Center at 800-841-3005, Mon-Fri, 7am-11pm, and Sat-Sun, 7am-7pm, for a quote.
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AMSA/Bank of America
Credit Card Available to all AMSA members with a U.S. address |
AMSA Platinum Plus® Credit Cards with WorldPoints® rewards
Earn 1 point for every $1 in net retail purchases§
- Redemption options include cash, brand-name merchandise, travel with no blackout dates, discounts at hotels, and gift certificates§
- No annual fee
- Access to the MyConciergesm service, a unique personal assistance service
- Choice of Visa® or MasterCard® credit card
AMSA American Express® Card with WorldPoints® rewards
Earn 1 point for every $1 in net retail purchases§
- Redemption options include cash, brand-name merchandise, travel with no blackout dates, discounts at hotels, and gift certificates§
- No annual fee, and the flexibility to pay over time
- Identity theft recovery and absolute fraud protection
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AMSA
GoldOption® Line of Credit Program Available to medical student and resident members living in the U.S. |
- AMSA offers a predictable payment, predictable term, unsecured line of credit account for AMSA members.
- This account can be used for debt consolidation.*
- Offered through Bank of America, accounts are made available to qualified applicants with credit lines up to $35,000.**
For more information, call Bank of America at 1-888-727-7337. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8am to midnight ET, Saturday: 8am to 5pm ET, Sunday: 9am to 5pm ET. Be sure to mention priority code ZPCN. Or apply online.
* We may prohibit use of this account to pay off or pay down any account issued by FIA Card Services, N.A
** Upon approval, we will establish your credit line based on creditworthiness. Your actual credit line could be lower than $35,000
- GoldOption is a registered trademark of FIA Card Services, N.A.
- This account is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.
| AMSA/Merrill Lynch Mortgage Program Available to all AMSA members living in the U.S. |
Your mortgage is often the largest component of your financial plan. That's why AMSA is partnering with making the Merrill Lynch Corporate Home Financing ServicesSM program available to you. Created specifically for medical student and resident needs, AMSA's program provides mortgage pre-approval, complimentary relocation services, and innovative mortgage solutions including a variety of adjustable, fixed-to-adjustable, and fixed-rate options. For more information, visit http://mlcc.ml.com/amsa/ or contact Peter Kenny to see if you qualify.
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Car Rental Discounts Available to all AMSA members |
Welcome to Alamo®, where AMSA members get unlimited mileage and year-round discounts of up to 20% off Alamo’s already great rates. Book with your travel agent or Alamo®. Be sure to request ID Number 579186 at the time of reservation. Call Alamo® at 1-800-354-2322 or access the Alamo Website.
| Hotel Discounts Available to all AMSA members |
AMSA members SAVE at Choice Hotels International®! Nine Great Brands... Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn® and Suburban Extended Stay®!
- 15% discount at more than 5,000 participating locations worldwide!
- Convenience of booking via (800) 258-2847 or choicehotels.com!
- AMSA Special Rate ID #00207670 dedicated to our members for use in making discounted reservations!
Don't forget you must book in advance and reference the AMSA Special Rate Identification #00207670. Additionally, members can maximize their savings at Choice Hotels by taking advantage of their Choice Privileges® and EA$Y CHOICE® rewards programs. These programs will allow members to accumulate FREE room nights or airline miles!
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AMSA
Online Travel Center - Discounts Exclusively through ATC Available to all AMSA members |
Direct access to ATC's online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Go to www.atcmeetings.com/amsa and click on Member Travel. When you register using the online booking tool, please enter AMSA in the Association field.
- ATC is proud to offer association members complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs.
- Exclusive leisure travel specials on vacations, cruises, luxury resort getaways & more.
- Book city tours and events online, including restaurants, theater and concert events.
- Online tools for full internet leisure travel reservations-build your own vacation!
ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets and MORE…
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USMLERx Discounts |
Save Big on the Top-Rated USMLERx Step 1 Question Bank! USMLERx has 2500+ high-yield questions and explanations integrated with 2007 First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Highly correlated with USMLE performance. Pass guarantee. Look for exclusive member discounts in October. Learn more at http://www.usmlerx.com/amsa.
| The Medical Letter Discount Subscription Available to all AMSA members |
Most medical students are aware that drug company representatives may exaggerate information related to their product but have neither the time nor the resources to check the accuracy of the manufacturers' claims.
Unbiased Drug Information and Treatment Guidelines
From
The Medical Letter, Inc.
The Medical Letter, Inc. publishes The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics and Treatment Guidelines. These two flagship publications offer critical and comparative appraisals of new drugs and are considered the "Gold Standard," in new drug review. The Medical Letter is a non profit organization and is completely independent. It is supported solely by subscription fees and accepts no advertising, grants or donations. The Medical Letter and AMSA firmly believe that, "Where you hear about new medicines first, matters."
Benefits include:
- For AMSA members entering their 1st clinical year of medical school; Complimentary subscription to The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics. This subscription includes; print copies of the publication mailed to your home, Palm PDA application and full, searchable online access to archives. Third-year or first-clinical-year equivalent; make sure your address is current with AMSA to receive your complimentary subscription.
- For all other AMSA members; 26 issues (1 full year) of The Medical Letter print, Palm and online included for only $25… that's more than 70% off the regular, ($89) subscription price. Sign up for a year's subscription and impress your attendings with your unbiased knowledge of the latest therapies!
- 12 issues (1 full year) of Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter print Palm and online included for only $29… a 70% savings off the regular, ($98) subscription price. Subscribe today and find out what the consensus recommendations are for disease entities.