Introducing AMSA’s Legislative Affairs Director and Advocacy & Action Arm
February 23, 2026Hello AMSA Family, As we find ourselves on the morning of AMSA’s annual Health Equity Week of Action, I am honored to share an important announcement about the future of advocacy within AMSA. AMSA has long been shaped by student leadership and a conviction to demand justice when our field and our world fall short…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE – Not Your Experiment: The Experimentation of African Americans in the name of “Medical Advancement”
February 06, 2026BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE Not Your Experiment: The Experimentation of African Americans in the name of “Medical Advancement” Written by Taylor Spears, MD, Reproductive Health Project Fellow As a Black woman in medicine, I recognize the history of medicine and its effect on minority populations, specifically the African American population, are…
KAPLAN TEST PREP: WHEN SHOULD I TAKE THE MCAT IN 2026?
February 05, 2026Choosing 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. If you haven’t already, take some time now to determine your future test…
CanopyLearn: Bridging Communication Gaps
February 01, 2026Bridging Communication Gaps: How CanopyLearn Strengthens Workflow, Patient Trust, and Language Access Reliability Language access in healthcare is a fundamental clinical skill, vital for the quality, safety, and efficiency of patient care. For the nation’s 41 million Spanish speakers, preventable barriers often lead to delayed diagnosis, complicated treatment, and eroded trust. Closing the Gap in…
KAPLAN TEST PREP: HOW TO STUDY FOR THE MCAT® IN 3 MONTHS
January 08, 2026Your 3-Month Study Plan for the MCAT Exam Making a plan is a crucial aspect of preparing 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 thoughtfully structure your days in…
Cultivating Connection, Belonging, and Hope at AMSA
December 19, 2025SPOTLIGHT ON THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY Cultivating Connection, Belonging, and Hope at AMSA Written by Nikitha Balaji, AMSA National President and Donya Ahmadian, AMSA Legislative Affairs Director In the last several months, we have thought deeply about what we love so much about our AMSA community and the ways we can continue to nurture meaningful…
