Memorizing a thousand drug names for Pharmacology? Hard. Figuring out what to wear to labs? Easy. AMSA has partnered with FIGS to provide an exclusive discount to members on select styles and colors. Cue a new wardrobe full of scrubs so comfy you can wear them 24/7 (spoiler alert: you kinda will). Super Wearable Scrubs…

The journey to becoming a physician is a marathon that requires meticulous planning and long-term dedication. Whether you are a high school student dreaming of the white coat or a college junior preparing for the application cycle, understanding the medical school timeline is essential for success. This path is not merely about surviving four years…

Pride, Juneteenth & 4 Years Without Roe: None of Us are Free Until We’re All Free Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Senior Director of Education & Programming   In the spirit of this month, we join in the many recognitions, celebrations, and observations of Juneteenth (June 19th), Pride Month, and the 4-year mark of…

For medical students entering clinical training today, the electronic health record (EHR) is simply the environment in which medicine is practiced. But understanding how this technology came to exist, how it has been shaped by legislation, and what it demands of clinicians is essential knowledge for any physician in the making. The story of the…

Major changes are coming to the federal student loan system, including new limits to deferment and forbearance programs. If you already borrowed federal student loans, you should remain eligible for the current protections. But if you borrow on or after July 1, 2027, you’ll face a smaller safety net if you lose your job or…

  SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE Beyond Stigma: Centering Dignity, Freedom, and Choice in Reproductive Health Written by Donya Admadian, MS, MPH, AMSA Legislative Affairs Director and Taylor Spears, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Fellow She could be your classmate sitting silently beside you in lecture, quietly calculating how many miles exist between her…