What do we stand for? What drives AMSA forward — what policies and guidelines do we set in motion to advance our work? You decide. How cool is that? Today, we’re offering a brief overview of AMSA’s House of Delegates: what it is and how you can play a role. Let’s go. What’s this? AMSA’s House of…

by Rohini Kousalya Siva MD MPH MS, AMSA President and Courtnie Moodie MS, Chair of Med Out The Vote In the aftermath of the appalling gun violence in Lewiston, Maine, which left 18 individuals killed and more than 50 injured, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) stands united in expressing our heartfelt condolences to the…

Math Though there is no specific “Math Section” on the MCAT, every section has the potential to ask you to perform calculations based on knowledge of chemistry, physics, and statistical reasoning, among other things. One of the challenges of the exam is that you won’t be allowed to use a calculator of any kind on…

Around the country, teaching hospitals offer some of the best care available. Physicians-in-training are closely supervised by licensed physicians, who are required to sign off on medications and treatments. Even so, it’s possible for a medical student to make a mistake. When a serious mistake does occur, a medical malpractice claim can result. These claims…

Critical Analysis and Reasoning Section (CARS) MCAT CARS is designed to test your ability to read a passage, interpret the information, and answer questions about the passage. However, the questions are based on critical reasoning skills that require a higher level of analysis and insight than most tests you’ve probably encountered before. As the official…

AMSA Reproductive Health Town Hall Reproductive Justice Points the Way: Why & How Reproductive Health Medical Education Must Change September 28 8:00 – 9:30pmET Join us for a night of necessary, challenging – and inspiring – conversation! Livestream @AMSAnational – or – Register Here    Responding to the moral and ethical call from the Reproductive Justice Movement…