American Academy of Medicine and Surgery at UCLA

The American Academy of Medicine and Surgery at UCLA is a club aimed at pre-med/health undergraduate students interested in gaining exposure to the field of medicine and surgery. The mission of the American Academy of Medicine & Surgery (AAMS) is to provide students considering careers in science, medicine, and/or healthcare the space and opportunity to delve deeper and more intensely into their passions. Guided by physicians, surgeons, and scientists, members are educated in basic and advanced cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, as well as surgical techniques that will be utilized in premedical studies, medical schools, and residency training. Through this organization, students are guaranteed to leave with not only a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of general anatomy and physiology (and in particular, that of the cardiovascular system), but also tangible skills and techniques in surgery. Our goals are for members to: 

1. Learn more about the vast fields of medicine and focus on their interests

2. Learn from current medical professionals and med students in various specialties

3. Engage with the field through shadowing opportunities and connect with surgeons in interested specialties.

The American Academy of Medicine and Surgery club at UCLA provides a unique opportunity for undergraduate students at UCLA to be exposed to the field of surgery, while also building a community of driven, committed, and well-rounded peers. The exposure to the field of surgery comes in the form of interactions with surgical professionals through seminars, presentations, club meetings, and monthly surgical skills labs, led by medical students, residents, or surgical attendings. On top of the surgical involvement, AAMS members gain access to unparalleled professional development events, community service involvement, and a tight-knit community of fellow peers devoted to improving their understanding, experience, and commitment to medicine.