THE WHAT, THE WHY, AND THE HOW Formerly known as the SJT (Situational Judgement Test), the AAMC PREview Professional Readiness Exam tests how ready you really are for med school. This test will give the admissions committees an insight to how well prepared you are to take on the challenges that medical school poses beyond…

Written by Rohini Kousalya Siva, AMSA National President-elect & Board of Trustees Reproductive Health Project Liaison, Rohini is a 4th year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School Abortion Provider Appreciation Day 2023: Celebration in the Face of Adversity March 10th marks Abortion Provider Appreciation Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the courage and commitment…

Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, AMSA Reproductive Health Programming Strategist, and Anna Hindman, AMSA Vice President for Leadership Development,and Reproductive Justice Coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Action Committee;Anna is a 3rd year medical student at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) marks an important day for the…

Written by Nikitha Balaji, AMSA LGBT+ Health Coordinator for Gender & Sexuality Action Committee and incoming M1   Current Extremist Efforts to Curtail Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Youth On Friday, February 10th, the Florida Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine confirmed a discriminatory and politically motivated rule which will prohibit physicians in Florida from…

By: Sabrina Coaxum, MHS- Wellness and Student Life (WSL) Programming Coordinator As we enter American Heart Month, it’s helpful to reflect on ways that we, as current and future healthcare providers, can stay heart healthy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States….

Your 3-Month Study Plan For The MCAT® Exam Making a plan is a crucial aspect of prepping for the MCAT exam—and it can also be one of the most difficult. Experts recommend that students spend 300-350 hours studying. Three months might seem like plenty of time, but you’ll need to smartly structure your days in…