AMSA Updates

Pre-medical student-led startup “Eden” wins inaugural AMSA Innovation Fest

Winning venture offers a bold AI-powered solution to the administrative overload plaguing healthcare systems Crystal City, VA – In a high-energy finale to the 2025 AMSA National Convention, the American Medical Student Association launched a new tradition: the first-ever AMSA Innovation Fest, a national pitch competition spotlighting medical students leading transformational change in healthcare. From...

AMSA announces appointment of interim Executive Director

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) announced today that Jennifer Salehi will serve as interim Executive Director beginning January 1, 2025. The transition follows the announcement that Chief Executive Officer Jamie Thayer Scates will step down at the end of the year. With 22 years of experience at AMSA concentrated in membership services and operations,...

Post Election Statement from AMSA President, Annelise Silva

What’s Next Is What We Make It AMSA National President’s Statement on 2024 Election Hi future doctor, Annelise here. I’m writing to you and honestly, I’m not quite sure how to articulate all of my emotions as we face an upcoming four years of uncertainty. When it comes to leadership, especially student-led organizational leadership, we...

Open Letter to our AMSA Community

In response to recent feedback regarding shifts in AMSA’s CBIA (Constitution, Bylaws and Internal Affairs)  As the current Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of the American Medical Student Association, we stand united in our commitment to uphold the integrity and broad scope of AMSA’s mission. Our organization has always been more than just a...