AMSA Presentations
AMSA has developed many presentations you may find helpful to use at your chapter or with your peers.
Strategic Priorities
A Prescription for the 21st Century, by the Doctors of the 21st Century (PowerPoint Presentation)
A must read, this presentation gives an overview of the current state of health care, and offers arguments for a single payer national health insurance program. A Single Payer Script with frequently asked questions has also been developed to help walk you through the presentation. (updated 1/24/00)(E)Quality for All? Will Med Students in the 21st Century be the Difference? From the COC to your Practice... (PowerPoint Presentation)
This presentation, given by Jeff Huebner, MD, Jack Rutledge Fellow, at the 2001 Chapter Officers Conference, provides background on the current state of the health care system, options for health care reform, and opportunities for "Health Care for All" student activism.Our Commitment to the World - AMSA on AIDS (PowerPoint Presentation)
The 21st century will be defined by the AIDS pandemic and our response to it. Use this presentation to learn about the situation and how you can be a part of the answer.Universal Health Care Issue Forum (Word Document)
The Issue Forums are an engaging way to help your peers learn about the many issues surrounding some of AMSA’s most important issues. This Forum addresses the many perspectives on the issue of universal health care.Pharmaceutical Marketing Issue Forum (Word Document)
The Issue Forums are an engaging way to help your peers learn about the many issues surrounding some of AMSA’s most important issues. This Forum addresses the many perspectives on the issue of pharmaceutical marketing.Medical Malpractice Issue Forum (Word Document)
The Issue Forums are an engaging way to help your peers learn about the many issues surrounding some of AMSA’s most important issues. This Forum addresses the many perspectives on the issue of medical malpractice.The No Free Lunch Presentation for Students (PowerPoint Presentation)
A presentation on pharmaceutical gift giving prepared especially for students. Present a seminar at noon conference or grand rounds on the issue of pharmaceutical gift giving to your fellow students, residents, and attendings.Resident Work Hours Issue Forum (Word Document)
The Issue Forums are an engaging way to help your peers learn about the many issues surrounding some of AMSA’s most important issues. This Forum addresses the many perspectives on the issue of resident work hour reform.Diversity in the Physician Workforce (PowerPoint Presentation)
This presentation is a guide to exploring the promises and pitfalls in addressing the diversity of the physician workforce.Diversity and Cultural Competency Case Studies
A series of case studies to lead students through the difficult concepts behind diversity and cultural competency. This presentation includes the case studies and questions for discussion.
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Achieving the Comfort and Confidence to Discuss your Patient’s Sexual Health
A complete set of resources to help your classmates work with the challenging issues of sexual health. This kit includes a PowerPoint presentation, a slide script, discussion guide, and sample clinical encounters.