UNC Charlotte AMSA

What is AMSA?

• AMSA is the largest independent medical student organization in the
  country.
• AMSA is an entirely student-run organization for pre-medical and
  medical students.
• Over 68,000 members worldwide

AMSA's Mission Statement

• The American Medical Student Association is committed to improving health care and healthcare delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.

What does AMSA Do?

• AMSA leads initiatives both locally and nationally in medical education,
  public health, student and patient advocacy, developing health
  policy and global health.
• AMSA has a long history of political activism in Washington, D.C., as
  well as locally.

UNCC Chapter AMSA Events

• National Primary Care Week
• Host a variety of speakers including local doctors, UNCC pre-medical
  advisors, and Kaplan/Princeton associates
• Invite Medical School Admissions Counselors to present