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 — in the spring.

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

Register by September 3 for fall sessions.
Registration is limited to two programs per student, per semester. If you sign up for more than two programs, you will be placed on the waitlist for subsequent registrations.
Fees: $25 for members // $75 for non members

2023-2024 Scholars Programs

Fall 2023 Courses

Registration is CLOSED

Premedical Scholars Program

Health Justice Scholars Program

Spring 2024 Courses

Registration is OPEN

Reproductive Health Scholars Program

Racism in Medicine Scholars Program

Advocacy Scholars Program

Public Health Scholars Program

Transgender Health Scholars Program

Sexual 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.

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 events@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 events@amsa.org.