AMSA
AMSA's Local Chapter Project Directory
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION/CONTACT INFORMATION | |
| Project title | AIDS Workshop |
| Project type(s) | Speaker |
| Date completed | 10/11/2006 |
| Chapter | University of Kansas SOM |
| Project Coordinator | Daniel Warren |
| Summary of project | Laura Frye came and led a group of 25 students in ways to advocate for AIDS in the political system, specifically in Kansas. She also discussed specific bills and microbicide funding. |
| Content area | HIV/AIDS |
| Number of participants | 25 |
| Participant hours involved | 40 hour(s) |
| PROJECT PLANNING | |
| Coordinator roles | |
| Coordinator hours | hour(s) |
| FUNDING & ADVERTISING | |
| Total project cost | 120 |
| Project funding | Local chapter funds,Medical school funds |
| Funding breakdown of sources and/or donations: | |
| Project advertising | Email, and it worked to get a good group together. |
| PROJECT EVALUATION | |
| Success rating (1 = unsuccesful, 5 = very successful) |
4 |
| Lessons/suggestions | Even with the excitement Laura brought to the stage, it has been difficult to get follow-up from participants. It's not hard to replicate this workshop. There are two important factors: providing lunch and getting a small group dedicated to learning and acting about AIDS. |
| ADDITIONAL COMMENTS | |
| Comments | Anyone can do a chapter visit! |
