1. The American Medical Student Association Welcome! What is AMSA? National Convention Questions?

2. Meet the Executive Board 2012-2013 President: Tameer Siddiqui Vice President: Seema Patel (2012) Secretary: Matthew Hill (2012) Treasurer: Paul Pachwicewicz Sergeant at Arms: Amber Malik Public Relations: Alan Lazzar Community Outreach: Nilam Patel CAN Representative: Alyssa Gries Fellowship Chair (Historian): Olivia Chan Regional Director: Holly Bui Faculty Advisor: Dean Joyce Knight

3. Committees: Meet the Assistant Directors Advocacy: Aravind Jagadeesan Healthcare Ethics: Annie Bolamperti Community Outreach: Anisa Pashaj Fellowship: Ankit Patel Campus Activities: Burhan Adhami Research: Rizwan Khan Join a committee! Learn more about Committees! Learn more about Committees!

4. What is AMSA? National level and the Local level

5. Quick Facts at the National Level Oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States – Founded 1950 – Over 60 years of service to the health field – 68,000 members nationwide Pre-meds, med students, residents, and physicians AMSA international

6. Quick Facts at the Local Level We are one of the fastest growing and largest pre-medical AMSA chapters in the Nation! – 350+ local members “Four-peat” winner of the Damen Award for Outstanding Student Organization of the Year: ’06-’07, ’07-’08, ’08-’09, and ’09-’10 Paul R. Wright Award: Chapter Success Award

7. What are we about? AMSA’s 3 core values: -Universal Health Care -Social Justice -Advocacy

8. Universal Health Care Health care is not a Privilege; it is a Right Importance of quality and affordability

9. Social Justice Promoting the social, moral, and ethical obligations of being a physician Advancing the profession

10. Advocacy Assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems Education Contribution

11. Our Mission Helping you, the future doctors of the world, get into medical school! – Information resource Keynote Guest Speakers – Getting med school admission directors, M.D.’s, D.O.’s, etc. to visit and give advice – Exposure to the health system Volunteer opportunities Conventions and conferences Motto: It takes more than medical school to make a physician

12. Past Events Medical School Tours Pie a Pre-Med Professor Special Olympics Bone Marrow Drive Kaplan MCAT course auctions Medical workshops Guest Speakers Medical Student Panels

13. Past Events The AIDS Walk/Run The Breast Cancer Walk The AMSA National Convention (in D.C. this year!!! Woo!) Regional Conference (it’s at UIC this year!) Lobby on Capitol Hill (Universal Health Care for kids and medical workers to Africa) Date a Future Doctor Dinner Auction & so much more!

14. The AMSA & Kaplan Partnership Welcome Campus Director Lindsay Levi & Campus Manager Alyssa Nagy The AMSA Benefit Free Practice Test: Sat. Feb. 16 th at 10am

15. Questions about Kaplan? Campus Director: Lindsay Levi (lindsay.levi@kaplan.com)lindsay.levi@kaplan.com Campus Manager: Alyssa Nagy (alyssa.nagy@kaplan.com)alyssa.nagy@kaplan.com Campus Reps at Loyola: -Tameer Siddiqui PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR KAPLAN INFO CARD! Thank you <3

16. AMSA-Loyola Membership Requirements $20 Dues; 20 Points! Chapter dues have been set at $20. Your membership supports all club activities and enrichment opportunities; you receive free admission to many events, conferences, discounted events, and programs as part of the membership benefits package. Come to one of our Wednesday meetings or visit us during our office hours to pay your dues with cash or check. You will also receive your free t-shirt (:

17. AMSA-Loyola Membership Requirements: $20 Dues; 20 Points! The Point System

18. 3 Tiers

19. Most Active Members Fall 2012! Most Active Members (most points) Burhan Adhami 134 Majed Shaheen 130 Marc Rosenbaum 110 Damian Valencia 110 Most Diverse Member (attended most variety of events) Burhan Adhami

20. Platinum Members! Burhan Adhami 134 pts Majed Shaheen 130 pts Damian Valencia 110 pts Marc Rosenbaum 110 pts Larissa Latorre 105 pts Mick Handtmann 100 pts Ankit Patel 100 pts 20

21. Upcoming Events: February 2013 Wednesday, February 6 th : Scott Cunningham M.D. PHD; to give a presentation on the challenges and opportunities of getting into medical school. (5-6PM LSB-142) Monday, February 11 th : Vice President & Secretary Special Internal Elections LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm. Wednesday, February 13 th : 1 st Committee Meeting (5- 6PM LSB-142) Wednesday, February 20 th : Session 1 of Rush Medical College and Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Student Panel Wednesday, February 27 th : Session 2 of RMC & CCOM student panel

22. THANK YOU! Vice President: Seema Patel Secretary: Matthew Hill Term: Fall 2012

23. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Open Positions -Vice President -Secretary Eligibility: -Active member ($20 and 20 pts) -Freshmen, Transfer, Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing can all apply! -No previous experience is necessary, but highly recommended -Note: Assistant Directors not eligible to run Internal Elections: Monday, February 11 th, LSB 412 (seminar room) 9:00-10pm

24. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Vice President- Roles/Responsibilities a. Be an aide to the president. b. attend majority of events AMSA-sponsored events. c. In case of the absence or disability of the president, assume the duties of the president. d. Oversee the coordination of all projects. e. Maintain AMSA Locker. f. Make any room reservation as needed. g. Work closely with former VP in transitioning

25. Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013 Secretary- Roles/Responsibilities a. Keep a written record of all meetings (general membership meetings, executive, etc.) In order to provide the chapter with a record of issues discussed, problems posed, ideas raised and of the people who participated in the group discussion for benefit of the chapter and its members. b. Recite or summarize the record of minutes for approval by the membership via email and at the beginning of meetings. c. Sign in members at general meetings d. Keep a current list of all active members, both nationally and locally, listing all events attended. e. Record minutes to be open to all members. f. In case of absence, have a substitute appointed that day by any member of the executive committee. g. Maintain email account.

26. Application Process Email amsaloyola@gmail.com with your name, year, and position of interest. Once we receive your intent to apply for a position, we invite you to come to the internal elections on 2/11/13 in LSB 412 at 9-10pm to give a 2-3 min speech on why you would like to run for the position!amsaloyola@gmail.com We also ask that candidates running will be available at 9-10pm on Monday evenings for our general E-board meetings and at 5-6pm on Wednesdays for our general membership meetings. (time commitment varies per position)

27. National Convention AMSA's Annual Convention March 14-17, 2013 * Washington, DC

29. National Convention Five Fantastic Programming Tracks: ADVOCACY: Connect with, care for, and be a champion for your future patients. CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVT: Advance your skills as a leader and healer. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH: Go beyond borders and gain insights into worldwide medicine. PROFESSIONALISM, WELLNESS AND SOCIETY: Become the doctor you aspire to be. PUBLIC HEALTH: Embrace your role; foster healthier communities.

30. National Convention

31. Cost: National Member: $265 Non-National Member: $365 Round-trip Airplane Tickets: prices vary Hotels: prices vary March 14-17 (Depart 13 th, Return 17 th )

32. Funding Your Way to Convention We understand that funding yourself to an event like this can be difficult, So the E- Board is making your trip more affordable! *ACTIVE MEMBER STUDENT PACKAGE: -We will cover hotel costs for whole trip! -We will cover 1 of your airplane tickets! Email amsaloyola@gmail.com if you’re interested in going & want this package!amsaloyola@gmail.com *Work in progress, package deal not final. Confirmation date TBA

33. Get your T-Shirt! T-shirts have arrived—pick yours up today if you haven’t already received one! Never too late to be a member! $20 & 20 points!

34. Office Hours (Office located in LSB Atrium; 3 rd floor) *Now by appointment only* If you want to meet with any one of the E-Board members to pay your dues, socialize, or make your voice heard, please schedule an appointment by emailing us at amsaloyola@gmail.com with your reason and availability (:amsaloyola@gmail.com

35. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG Email: amsaloyola@gmail.com WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG Facebook Group: AMSA-Loyola Twitter: @AMSALUC Twitter: @AMSALUC #amsaluc Make Your Voice Heard

36. Thank you AMSA! See you next week!