by Rohini Kousalya Siva, MD, MPH, MS, National President of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Once a year, we come together as a diverse force of future physicians banded together with a common goal: to make positive change in healthcare. To dare to envision a better realm of medicine — to overcome barriers that…

Voices from the Frontlines: Loretta Ross Unveils the Roots and Calls in the Future of Reproductive Justice Interview and transcript by Anna Hindman, AMSA Reproductive Health Project Fellow and 4th year medical student at Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine   We are so excited to be joined for our first interview of our…

AMSA Marks 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade with Launch of New Reproductive Health Leadership Program Today, January 22, 2024 we mark the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade.  As we stated in a previous On Call post, “while we grieve the loss of the constitutional protections granted in Roe, and acknowledge the fragility of…

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 order to score competitively. Our experts broke down…

Learn About MCAT Scoring MCAT scores are crucial to medical school admissions. Understanding score ranges will help you set realistic goals for your MCAT prep. Read On…

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) expresses deep concern for the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, acknowledging the profound impact on innocent lives and healthcare professionals on the frontlines. Two weeks ago the World Health Organization (WHO) reported distressing figures from the Gaza Strip, revealing that 3,760 children tragically lost their lives. A similar…