Choosing An MCAT Test Date Understanding the most important factors when it comes to the exam calendar and medical school application timeline can put you ahead of the game and help you develop a strong plan for your MCAT success in 2026. Take some time now to determine your future test date. See More…

After a week marked by horrific violence and continued threats to student safety on college campuses nationwide, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) reaffirms that gun violence is a public health epidemic. As future physicians in training, we refuse to accept this current status quo and call for commonsense policy solutions guided by science and…

The AMSA Wellness and Student Life Action Committee is honored to host the National Suicide Prevention Week  – September 8–13, 2025   We’ve lined up three powerful virtual sessions with incredible speakers, and we’d love for you to join us: September 8 | 6:00 PM EST Opening + Awareness – Let’s Talk About It! Speakers:…

Average Doctor Salaries by Specialty Knowing the average salary of a doctor can be an important factor in considering what field you’d like to specialize in or whether you want to pursue a medical degree. According to the Medscape Physician Compensation Report, in 2024: ● Primary Care Physicians in the United States earned on average…

  Labor Day Crossword Puzzle from the AMSA Repro Project Enjoy some puzzling fun this Labor Day weekend while reviewing “labor” related medical terminology! Play online below or print PDF Click Here for Answer Sheet   We gratefully acknowledge and thank the following sources for sharing of these terms and definitions: UW Medicine – Patient…

  Priorities of a Pro-Abortion OB/GYN Applicant: How the Dobbs Decision Has Shaped the Match Written by Elissa Cleland, AMSA Vice President for Internal Affairs, and M4 at Eastern Virginia Medical School   When I applied to medical school in 2021, I applied broadly. From California to Florida, geographic location mattered far less in my…