Scholars Programs

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AMSA SCHOLARS PROGRAMS

Training & Learning on Key Issues That Matter Today

Are you a future physician looking to make change? To better understand timely issues and topics that will impact your role as a tomorrow’s physician — as a healer, leader and champion of equity?

Then you’ve come to the right place. Welcome in.

AMSA’s Scholars Programs exist to fill in gaps in medical education by nimbly and quickly responding to today’s issues — and offering:

deep learning from experts on focused topics such as Health Justice, Transgender Health, Reproductive Health; Racism in Medicine — to name a few;
hands-on advocacy training on ways you can influence change;
experiential and didactic educational opportunities; and
ways to sharpen your research and presentation skills through our (very popular) poster session held at our annual convention — Future Physicians for Change.

Browse our current scholars programs below, tailored to best prepare you to become an inspired, informed and equipped physician — a champion of a more equitable realm of medicine.

Details

Students may register for up to two programs per semester. If you’d like to join more than two, please contact academy@amsa.org
Fees: $25 for members / $75 for non members.
Registration deadline: Winter Scholars Program – January 11, 2026
Note: Fall course registration is closed, except for Machine Learning in Healthcare, which remains open until December 1, 2025.

How to Register

Simply click on the program of your choice, and you’ll be directed to complete your registration—it’s that easy!

2025-2026 Scholars Programs

Fall 2025 Courses

Registration for Fall courses is closed, except for Machine Learning in Healthcare, which remains open until December 1, 2025.

Health Justice + Advocacy Scholars Program

Global Health / Public Health Scholars Program

Machine Learning in Healthcare Scholars Program

TIC (Trauma-Informed Care) Scholars Program

Transgender Health + Sexual Health Scholars Program

Winter 2026 Courses

Registrations are open!

DEIA + Racism in Medicine Scholars Program

Premedical Scholars Program

Reproductive Health Scholars Program

Course Structure

Each course is a community of interested physicians-in-training, engaged to learn more about a specific topic. Courses are facilitated by one or two dedicated AMSA members who serve as Course Directors. These Course Directors organize a curriculum, invite experts in their respective fields to come and expand your understanding of the topic, and provide valuable feedback. Course Directors facilitate sessions structured around online presentations, readings, and discussions.

At the end of their experience, participants develop a project utilizing the knowledge gained from the course. The projects are an application of their new skills, as well as a professional development opportunity in the participant’s school or community. Throughout the experience, participants gain valuable mentorship from their Course Directors, fellow Scholars, and partner organizations to enhance their projects.

Who Should Register

AMSA Academy Scholars are a versatile group of passionate individuals with different interests, experiences, and levels of knowledge of their program topic. Students who have the curiosity to ask why the status quo exists and the creativity to challenge it in productive ways. Students who want to share their new-found knowledge with their colleagues. Programs will foster an online community for students to work together with experts in order to gain new perspectives, knowledge, and clinical skills. Registration is available by clicking on the program of your choice, and you’ll be directed to complete your registration.

Requirements
Some of these courses utilize Google Classroom, email access is required. Some institutions and email systems limit access to Google resources therefore some students may need to create a free Gmail email address to access course materials. Please direct questions to academy@amsa.org.

Cancellation
AMSA programs/events have a no refund policy. If you would like to transfer your registration to another program/event or to another person to attend this program/event, please email academy@amsa.org.