Med Student Resources

Gun Violence and Suicide Prevention: What AMSA Members Can Do

If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or is in crisis, reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting 741-741. In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, our Med Students for Gun Safety (MSGS) campaign is shining a light on one aspect...

Future Abortion Providers – Get the Support and Mentoring You Need through AMSA’s Reproductive Health Mentorship Sprint Program!

At a moment when the constitutional recognition and protection of a person’s right to abortion care has been significantly weakened by the recent US Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Texas abortion ban (SB 8)  to go into effect, we in AMSA stand resolute and ready to fight for not just the preservation but also...

CV-Boosters You Won’t Want to Miss

Hey, look at this, fAMSA — it’s the April Dispatch! In case you missed the first one last month, here’s the scoop: it’s a hot-news round-up of timely AMSA opportunities. What’s new this month? CV-boosters of many varieties! Tap into these potent opportunities to lead some cool programs — and network with some AMSA-influencers in...

Legislative Advocacy: What It Takes to Make Change

AMSA recently hosted a virtual Town Hall where we learned from insiders about how to influence policymaking at every step of the legislative process.  Read the summary and watch the video below!  Combine passion, planning, and persistence Effective advocacy combines passion, planning and persistence. That was the main takeaway offered by Justin Hatmaker, chief operating...