The oldest and Largest organization of Physicians-in- Training. Completely student run with 62,000+ members.

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2 AMSA? Huh? The oldest and Largest organization of Physicians-in- Training. Completely student run with 62,000+ members. These members include Pre-Medical Students, Medical Students, to Residents. Dedicated to helping you succeed as a future physician!

3 That s nice But why should I join? Listening to people give lectures is nice and so is free pizza. But it s more than that. (We know you re probably tired of us already just get some more pizza) GET INVOLVED AMSA offers you opportunities to get involved in long-term Community Service, Global Health, PharmFree and Health Policy Projects. GET CONNECTED AMSA has 62,000 members Both PreMeds and Med Students. Working on AMSA projects means that you will work along side Med Students and PreMeds.

4 More Benefits Get on the right track and focused, early. Get informed on medical issues, and health policy. Set up a foundation for the future. AMSA is everywhere! Cool T-shirts! (See Hot Model) Free FOOD! YES! (and no, it s not always pizza).

5 Your Mission = Our Mission Your Goal = Dr. (your name) Our Goal = Get you there!

6 Meetings September Tuesday, September 15 th - Ice Cream Social/ Get Involved Fair Want to become an EMT? Interested in Community Service? Want to get involved with our Action Committees? Come Join Us!! Time/ Location 7:00PM Busch Campus Center- International Lounge October Tuesday, October 13 th - Dean of Admissions, New Jersey Medical School Find out what it takes to get into Medical School from an actual dean. *Tuesday, October 27 th -Corzine vs. Christie Healthcare Policy Debate- What are your views on the gubernatorial election? Time/ Location 7:30PM TBA- Please check website as date nears! Free food will be served! 7:30/ TBA * Tentative Date

7 Volunteering (doing more than just filling up water pitchers in the nursing unit at your local hospital) Upcoming Events Friday, October 23-Monster MASH!! A safe alternative to trick-or-treating for New Brunswick elementary school children. Friday, November 13 th** - Basketball Tournament- RWJ Medical Students vs. Rutgers Pre-meds. All Proceeds go to charity. Start helping now!** Time/ Location 6-9PM- Cook/ Douglass Recreation Center, 50 Biel Road New Brunswick, NJ To be Announced** **Tentative date. Do you have any ideas? Interested in coordinating an event? Want to participate in these opportunities? Contact: Ryan Richstein, Community Service Chair ryanmr@eden.rutgers.edu Limited Space Available. Contact ASAP!

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9 Health Policy

10 What is Health Policy? The National United States and Local Health Care Systems are designed to meet the varying needs of the local and national population. Policy (or Law) is intended to be a vehicle for the exploration and discussion of medical issues. Essentially the bridge between researchers, legislators, decision-makers, and professionals concerned with developing, implementing, and analyzing. Health Policy defines how YOU get health care.

11 What are some of the issues? AMSA s National Agenda Quality, Affordable Health Care for All Primary Care Workforce Expansion Student Debt Reduction Racial and Ethnic Health Care Disparities Provider and pharmaceutical industry conflicts of interest Reproductive Health Global Health Program Funding, Drug Availability, and Health Care Workforce Building

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13 Get Involved! The Health Policy Action Network Legislators and their staff are nearly always generalists, and our voices carry enormous weight. As future motivated health professionals-in-training, our voices carry the weight of our future expertise. Our stories bring the plight of our patients, family members, and friends to bear on policymakers. As an informed, voting activist, your voice speaks for the millions of Americans who want change. National AMSA Spring 2009 Rally in D.C. Video!

14 Global Health

15 AMSA s Global Health Action Committee Group of Medical Students and Premeds AMSA-USA Domestic Public Health Exchange Director Dedicated to increasing awareness about health concerns around the world Advocate for the rights of millions in need of medical aid. Issues: Health and human rights, access to essential medicines, HIV/AIDS and etc.

16 Global Health Action Committee Upcoming National Institutes and Conferences 3rd Annual Global Health Leadership Institute (October 11-12, 2009): Leadership training in public speaking, advocacy, and lobbying **Application Deadline: September 16, 2009** Global Health Governance Summit (Spring 2010, Date TBD): a real time simulation of interactions between major global health players

17 Global Health Action Committee International Opportunities Scorecard Currently being assembled International opportunities database Includes an extensive list of abroad global health opportunities Pre-meds can research appropriate international opportunities and choose them according to cost, location, required skills, and other criteria.

18 Other things you can do: Global Medical Brigades-student run Trip to Panama in spring/summer 10 Work with patients and doctors Learn to triage, take blood pressures and vitals Deliver medicine Educate on illnesses, viruses, and much more!

19 Programming Dates: Get Involved November 30-December 4, 2009: AIDS Awareness Week December 1, 2009: World AIDS Day HIV/AIDS Fundraising HIV/AIDS Free Testing March 29-April 2, 2009: Global Health Week of Action Contact:

20 PharmFree

21 AMSA S PharmFree Initiative Revitalizing Professionalism

22 Consider This: Is it ethical for doctors to accept gifts from pharmaceutical companies? Is it ethical for doctors to be paid (by pharma companies) to lecture about/endorse specific medicines? Why are brand name drugs so expensive? Who performs the research that says these drugs are effective or innovative? How do doctors know that new drugs are effective?

23 Be an Active Part of the Solution! Tuesday, September 29, :00pm Busch Campus Center - GSL devangip@eden.rutgers.edu Cya There!

24 Welcome to Rutgers! Lets go SCARLET KNIGHTS!