Weekly Newsletter

Hello, future healthcare professionals!

We are excited to welcome both returning members and freshmen to a new semester with AMSA! Whether you're a seasoned member or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our AMSA community at Lamar University.

A Special Welcome to Our New Members:

To all our freshmen and new members, welcome! Transitioning to university life can be a big step, but AMSA is here to provide support, guidance, and opportunities to help you along the way. Whether you're looking to meet new friends, learn more about the healthcare field, or get involved in service projects, AMSA is the perfect place to start.

What is AMSA?

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is a national organization dedicated to empowering future healthcare professionals. At Lamar University, AMSA focuses on offering resources that help students explore medicine, gain leadership experience, and make a difference in the community.

Some of our key focus areas include:

• Professional Development: Through workshops, panels, and guest speakers, we aim to prepare members for the medical school journey.

• Community Service: Volunteering opportunities to serve and impact the local community in Beaumont, Texas.

• Networking: Connecting with fellow students, mentors, and healthcare professionals to build lasting relationships.

Upcoming Events:

1. The Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteer Event

Date: October 5th, 2024

Location: Beaumont Event Centre

This year, AMSA is excited to collaborate with Lamar University's Women in STEM to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. 

If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/MBU2vRzLvwHKbCND7. 

Filling out the form does not commit you to the event.

2. The Julie Rogers Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run. 

Date: Saturday, October 26th, 2024

Location: Downtown Beaumont Civic Center at 8:00 am. 

If you are interested, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/TzCtgutMBJdtVurq8. 

Filling out the form does not commit you to the event.

3. Our 2nd event, "Everything you Need to Know About Being Pre-Med" will be held October 1st, 2024 at 6:00-7:00 pm. The location is TBA. We will be discussing the essential information and resources for succeeding as a pre-medical student at Lamar University.

In Case You Missed It (ICYMI):

Our first General Body Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 17th. A PDF of our presentation is attached below.

Studying for the MCAT or interested in becoming an MCAT mentor? Join AMSA's new Intensive MCAT Study Group created by our VP, Jiyoon Jeon! 

If you are interested and would like to apply, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/PyC59GyzhuBusUxG9

T-Shirt Orders: AMSA's new T-shirts are in! We are offering short and long sleeves this year.

If you would like to order a shirt, view prices or see the design, check out this form: https://forms.gle/2YtUBLPyMWieVfPJ9 and contact PJ Stidom via GroupMe. We accept CashApp, Venmo and Cash. 

Ask AMSA

Got a question about being pre-med or AMSA? Submit your questions here, and we’ll feature answers in next week’s newsletter!

We’re looking forward to an incredible semester ahead and can’t wait to see the impact our AMSA community will make! Feel free to reach out to any of the leadership team with questions or suggestions.

 Event THIS WEEK: 

Third General Meeting: Anki and Study Techniques

Date: Tuesday, March 5th (TODAY)

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: We will go over how to set up Anki (a few important MCAT study tools and medical school tools) and learn some advantageous study techniques!

 Upcoming events for the month of March: 

First Aid and CPR Training

Date: Tuesday, March 19th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: Learn how to administer CPR and provide first aid in emergency situations. This workshop will also provide information on where you can obtain certification in Beaumont.

The Big Event

Date: Saturday, March 23rd

Time: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Location: Montage Center Parking Lot --> Local Nonprofits

Description: Engage in the community and lend a hand to local nonprofit organizations at LU's biggest one-day service project. Find out more details through the sign up link below.

SIGN UP: Register here. Sign up as "Group Member" and type "AMSA" as your group. Registration closes this Sunday (03/08) at 5:00 pm.

Recap 

MCAT, CASPer, and PREview Preparation: Thank you to everyone who came out to our MCAT, CASPer, and PREview event this past Tuesday! Thank you Jiyoon Jeon for your amazing presentation over the MCAT section! We are all thankful to have learned from you. If you missed the meeting, the PowerPoint is attached to this email and website.

St. Katharine Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair: Thank you to all of our volunteers who came out to the St. Katharine Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair! Your contributions to the community make a large difference!

Events for the month of MARCH 

AMSA's Third General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, March 5th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: Learn how to set up Anki and some helpful study techniques!

General Timeline for Applications and Personal Statement Drafting

Date: Tuesday, March 19th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: Learn how to administer CPR and provide first aid in emergency situations. This workshop will also provide information on where you can obtain certification in Beaumont.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Events THIS WEEK 

MCAT, CASPer, and PREview Preparation

Date: Tuesday, February 20th (TOMORROW)

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: Jiyoon Jeon will go over her strategies and give tips on how to ace the MCAT, Morgan will explain the CASPer test, and Zaid will discuss the PREview exam!

Miscellaneous: We will have t-shirts available for purchase at this meeting!

St. Katharine's Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair

Date: Saturday, February 24th

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: King Middle School, 1400 Avenue A, Beaumont, TX 77701

Description: Assist Beaumont citizens of all ages to specific places depending on their health examination needs!

Miscellaneous: If you did not sign up but still want to participate, respond to this email or message Miss Alli Gross on GroupMe!

Extra info 

T-Shirt: Please wear your AMSA t-shirt to each AMSA event (meetings AND volunteer events) to promote unity and to receive extra points. If you did not buy a t-shirt in the Fall, we have extra for sale if you would like to purchase one ($20).

Google Calendar: Add the AMSA Google Calendar to yours by clicking here.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Recap 

Second General Meeting: Thank you to everyone who attended this past general meeting on Tuesday! We hope you all learned great information regarding leadership, teamwork, how to be successful during the breaks, and different medical specialties! Attached is the PowerPoint to the meeting in case you missed it! If you ever have any questions, please reach out to one of our officers; we are more than happy to help!

 Events for February 

MCAT, CASPer, and PREview Preparation

Date: Tuesday, February 20th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: We will go over how to prepare for the MCAT, understand what the CASPer test is, and discuss the PREview exam!

St. Katharine's Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair

Date: Saturday, February 24th

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: King Middle School, 1400 Avenue A, Beaumont, TX 77701

Description: Assist Beaumont citizens of all ages to specific places depending on their health-examination needs!

RESISTER: here.

 Extra info 

T-Shirt: Please wear your AMSA t-shirt to each AMSA event to promote unity and to receive extra points. If you did not buy a t-shirt in the Fall, we have extra for sale if you would like to purchase one ($20).

Google Calendar: Add the AMSA Google Calendar to yours by clicking here.

 Extra Lamar info 

On-campus housing: The 2024-2025 Academic Year housing application is now open for current residents. If you want to return to the same room that you are currently in, you will have until FEBRUARY 14 to keep the same bed space (if available). If you want to select a different room,  you will have the opportunity to do so during the room selection period, which will be between FEBRUARY 15 and MARCH 1. Log into your housing portal by clicking here and select the "24-25 Application" to begin. You do NOT need to repay the $150 down payment.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

 Recap 

Josue Cervantes: Congratulations to our Fall '23 Member of the Semester, Josue Cervantes! We are so proud of you and your interest and dedication to AMSA. We have a certificate and gift for you to show our gratitude to you. Keep up the good work!!!

 Events THIS WEEK 

AMSA's Second General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 6th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 101

Description: We will go over how to be an effective leader, how to be a successful pre-med during spring break/summer, and have a specialties exploration!

 Upcoming events for the month of February 

MCAT, CASPer, and PREview Preparation

Date: Tuesday, February 20th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: We will go over how to prepare for the MCAT, understand what the CASPer test is, and discuss the PREview exam!

St. Katharine's Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair

Date: Saturday, February 24th

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: King Middle School, 1400 Avenue A, Beaumont, TX 77701

Description: Assist Beaumont citizens of all ages to specific places depending on their health-examination needs!

RESISTER: here.

 Extra info 

T-Shirt: Please wear your AMSA t-shirt to each AMSA event to promote unity and to receive extra points. If you did not buy a t-shirt in the Fall, we have extra for sale if you would like to purchase one ($20).

Google Calendar: Add the AMSA Google Calendar to yours by clicking here.

 Extra Lamar info 

On-campus housing: The 2024-2025 Academic Year housing application is now open for current residents. If you want to return to your same room that you are currently in, you will have until FEBRUARY 14 to keep the same bed space (if available). If you want to select a different room,  you will have the opportunity to do so during the room selection period, which will be between FEBRUARY 15 and MARCH 1. Log into your housing portal by clicking here and select the "24-25 Application" to begin. You do NOT need to repay the $150 down payment.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

AMSA Fall '23 Member of the Semester 

Josue Cervantes: Congratulations to our Fall '23 Member of the Semester, Josue Cervantes! We are so proud of you and your interest and dedication to AMSA. We have a certificate and gift for you to show our gratitude to you. Keep up the good work!!!

 Recap 

AMSA's First General Meeting of Spring 2024: Thank you all so much for attending the 1st General Meeting this past Tuesday! We are excited for this upcoming semester, and we hope you learned a lot about health concerns and how to go about them. Attached you will find the meeting's PowerPoint!

 Upcoming events for the month of February 

Second General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, February 6th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 101

Description: We will go over how to be an effective leader, how to be a successful pre-med during spring break/summer, and have a specialties exploration!

MCAT, CASPer, and PREview Preparation

Date: Tuesday, February 20th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway 127

Description: We will go over how to prepare for the MCAT, understand what the CASPer test is, and discuss the PREview exam!

St. Katharine's Drexel Humanitarian Health Fair

Date: Saturday, February 24th

Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: King Middle School, 1400 Avenue A, Beaumont, TX 77701

Description: Assist Beaumont citizens of all ages to specific places depending on their health-examination needs!

The sign-up link will be attached to the next newsletter.

 Extra info 

T-Shirt: Please wear your AMSA t-shirt to each AMSA event to promote unity and to receive extra points. If you did not buy a t-shirt in the Fall, we have extra for sale if you would like to purchase one ($20).

Google Calendar: Add the AMSA Google Calendar to yours via this link https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=bGFtYXJ1bml2ZXJzaXR5YW1zYUBnbWFpbC5jb20.

Graduates: If you graduated Fall '23 and do not want to receive weekly newsletters, please respond to this email, but DO NOT REPLY ALL.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

• Crucial Information:

AMSA Website: We extend our heartfelt thanks to Mohamed, our dedicated intern, for his consistent efforts in maintaining and updating the AMSA website on a weekly basis. His diligence ensures that all members are well-informed and have access to the latest resources. The website hosts a comprehensive collection of AMSA presentations and other valuable materials. Additionally, the 'Gallery' page now showcases all the events and meetings from Fall 2023. We encourage everyone to explore these updates! Website Link

Professional Headshot: LU's Center for Career and Professional Development are doing free professional headshots tomorrow, November 13th from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Set, room Cypress I & II. Please take advantage of this opportunity. As a pre-medicine student, you will be using headshots early on in your undergraduate career! The photos are very lovely. Wear business casual/professional!

• Recap: 

AMSA's 3rd General Meeting: Thank you all so much for attending the 3rd General Meeting this past Tuesday! We hope you all learned so much regarding how to ask for shadowing and research opportunities! If you have any questions, make sure to reach out to your AMSA Mentor or any officer! We are more than happy to help! Attached you will find the meeting's PowerPoint! P.S. When you see the slide with Morgan's face on it, make sure to click on it, and you will be directed to YouTube to watch a short video.

• Upcoming events THIS WEEK:

Nutrition Services for Seniors with AMSA and SASE (Volunteer Event)

Date: Monday, November 13th

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: 4590 Concord Rd, Beaumont, Texas

Description: Join AMSA and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers for a morning full of packing food for senior citizens and tending to NSS's garden! No experience needed, and dress appropriately for the weather!

REGISTER: HERE

Medical Loteria Night with AMSA, MedLife, and LUHS (Fun Event)

Date: Tuesday, November 14th

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Setzer Student Center High Top Tables in the Food Court

Description: Join AMSA, MedLife, and LU Hispanic Society to learn medical Spanish terms, eat food, and win prizes!

Fall Into Action Hosted by the Helping Hands Club and Rotaract Club (Volunteer Event)

Date: Saturday, November 18th

Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: The Wesley Foundation on campus (4590 Cheek St. Beaumont, Texas 77705)

Description: A morning-long service event for all LU students interested in giving back to the Beaumont Community! Free breakfast will be served, and you will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival!

REGISTER: HERE by entering in your information, choosing "team", and indicating American Medical Student Association!

• Extra info:

LU Dining Hall's Thankful Event: Come out to the dining hall between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 14th to decorate two cookies! One cookie you decorate will be donated and the other one you decorate you get to keep for yourself!

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

• A quick reminder!

AMSA Point System: The member who attends the most AMSA events during the Fall semester will receive an award titled "Most Involved AMSA Member of Fall 2023!" This will be awarded in the Spring semester too. We will also be awarding one member "AMSA Member of the Fall 2023- Spring 2024 School Year!" This showcases excellence on one's resume, and us AMSA Officers want to recognize your commitment to the organization.

• Upcoming events THIS WEEK 

AMSA's Third General Meeting (Last Meeting)

Date: Tuesday, November 7th

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway Business 128

Description: Join us for a discussion on the proper way to ask for shadowing experience and how to get involved with research! As well, there will be healthcare Kahoot, a time bonding exercise hosted by Folasade, and a feedback questionnaire to give us AMSA officers ideas and feedback for Spring Semester events!

Market to Hope with AMSA and SASE (Volunteer Event)

Date: Friday, November 11th

Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location: 3370 Sarah St, Beaumont, TX 77705

Description: Join AMSA and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers for a day full of packing food for those around our community with food insecurities! See you there!

Registration

Nutrition Services for Seniors with AMSA and SASE (Volunteer Event)

Date: Monday, November 13th

Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am

Location: 4590 Concord Rd, Beaumont, Texas

Description: Join AMSA and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers for a morning full of packing food for senior citizens and tending to NSS's garden! No experience needed, and dress appropriately for the weather!

Registration

• Events NEXT WEEK 

Medical Loteria Night with AMSA, MedLife, and LUHS (Fun Event)

Date: Tuesday, November 14th

Time: 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Location: Setzer Student Center High Top Tables in the Food Court

Description: Join AMSA, MedLife, and LU Hispanic Society to learn medical Spanish terms, eat food, and win prizes!

Fall Into Action Hosted by the Helping Hands Club and Rotaract Club (Volunteer Event)

Date: Saturday, November 18th

Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location: The Wesley Foundation on campus (4590 Cheek St. Beaumont, Texas 77705)

Description: A morning-long service event for all LU students interested in giving back to the Beaumont Community! Free breakfast will be served, and you will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival!

REGISTER HERE by entering in your information, choosing "team", and indicating American Medical Student Association!

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Some crucial information:

Registration for Next Semester: Registration for Spring 2024 begins tomorrow morning at 7:00am! Make sure you have figured out which classes you need to take and which section/professor you want to take it with. Most classes fill up very fast, so be sure your alarm is set and you are ready to register right when it opens! 

New news:

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run: Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run this weekend! Your contributions to Beaumont are greatly appreciated by the community and Lamar University!

Upcoming events for the month of NOVEMBER in order:

AMSA's Third General Meeting (Last Meeting)

Date: Tuesday, November 7th

Time: 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: Galloway Business 128

Description: Join us for a discussion on the proper way to ask for shadowing experience and how to get involved with research! As well, there will be healthcare Kahoot, a time bonding exercise hosted by Folasade, and a feedback questionnaire to give us AMSA officers ideas and feedback for Spring Semester events!

Medical Loteria Night with AMSA, MedLife, and LUHS (Fun Event)

Date: Tuesday, November 14th

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Setzer Student Center High Top Tables in the Food Court

Description: Join AMSA, MedLife, and LU Hispanic Society to learn medical Spanish terms, eat food, and win prizes!

Fall Into Action Hosted by the Helping Hands Club and Rotaract Club (Volunteer Event)

Date: Saturday, November 18th

Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 am

Location: The Wesley Foundation on campus (4590 Cheek St. Beaumont, Texas 77705)

Description: A morning-long service for all LU students interested in giving back to the Beaumont Community! Free breakfast will be served, and you will receive a free t-shirt upon arrival!

REGISTER WITH THIS LINK: https://forms.gle/hGrNzCR53xcULC369 by entering in your information, choosing "team", and indicating American Medical Student Association.

A little reminder:

T-Shirts: Our AMSA T-shirts have been ordered and will be in soon! YAY! As well, we ordered extra shirts for anyone to purchase who did not buy one originally.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Website:

AMSA Website: LU AMSA's website is up and running! Thank you to our amazing Website Intern, Mohamed Irhabi, who created it! He did a fantastic job! The website will give you information about AMSA, past and future events, pictures, newsletter recaps, and pre-med resources. There is also a "blog" section. Here, members are encouraged to submit content about research, achievements, your take on events and your stories, and educational content. Check it 0ut: https://sites.google.com/view/amsa-lamar! You can also access the link through the pinned messages in GroupMe or through the AMSA Instagram on our profile!

New news:

AMSA and Pre-PA Healthcare Panel: Thank you to everyone who came to the AMSA and Pre-PA Healthcare Panel this past Tuesday! We hope you learned a lot from the five fabulous future healthcare professionals. If you have any questions for them, send a message:

Physician Assistant... Kayla Dominguez: 409-988-6786 and dominguezk@yakoo.com

Optometry... Catherine Twing: 409-444-8113 and ctwing2205@gmail.com

Pharmacy... Mackenzie Luke: 409-748-9174 and maluke0112@gmail.com

Physician MD... Katie Meaux: 409-679-9020 and katharri@utmb.edu

Physician DO... Hannah Norwood: 409-651-0791 and hnorwood@acheedu.org

Our events THIS WEEK:

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run

Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023

Time: 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Downtown Beaumont/ Beaumont Civic Center

Description: Exact assignments and duties will be communicated closer to the event and based upon the time you will volunteer!

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: here. If you have any questions, please contact Alli Gross on GroupMe or send us an email!

Fun information:

Cherry Engineering Haunted House: Come out to the Cherry Engineering Haunted House TONIGHT from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at Cherry Engineering on campus! This is their third year they are doing this- it is so much fun! Support your fellow Lamar Engineers!

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

A quick reminder:

AMSA Point System: The member who attends the most AMSA events during the Fall semester will receive an award titled "Most Involved AMSA Member of Fall 2023!" This will be awarded in the Spring semester too. We will also be awarding one member "AMSA Member of the Fall 2023- Spring 2024 School Year!" This showcases excellence on one's resume, and us AMSA Officers want to recognize your commitment to the organization.

Our events THIS WEEK:

Healthcare Panel with LU Pre-Physician Assistant

Date: THIS Tuesday, October 17th

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Galloway Business 101

Description: Join AMSA and LU Pre-PA to hear an MD, DO, PA, OD, and PharmD discuss their path to professional school, discover what professional school life is like, and get all of your questions answered! The flyer for the Healthcare Panel is attached to this email!

DO: Hannah Norwood, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

PharmD: Mackenzie Luke, University of Houston College of Pharmacy

PA: Kayla Dominguez, UTMB Physician Assistant

OD: Catherine Twing, Southern College of Optometry

MD: Katie Meaux, John Sealy School of Medicine at UTMB

Our October volunteering event:

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run

Date: October 28th, 2023

Time: 6:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Downtown Beaumont/ Beaumont Civic Center

Description: Exact assignments and duties will be communicated closer to the event and based upon the time you will volunteer!

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: here. If you have any questions, please contact Alli Gross on GroupMe or send us an email!

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Some crucial information:

T-shirt Orders: If you'd like to purchase an AMSA t-shirt, please complete the attached order form and submit a payment of $20 through Venmo (@lamaramsa) or CashApp ($lamarmasa). After filling out the form and making your electronic payment, please send confirmation to Abia Mubashir and Rosemary Anfoso on GroupMe. If you prefer to pay with cash, message Abia Mubashir on GroupMe to arrange a meeting time. The t-shirt order form is attached to this email! Tuesday, Oct 3rd is the last day to buy a t-shirt because we are ordering them this week!

Pre-Professional Committee Practice Interviews: Mrs. Molly Crespo sent an email on Sept. 21st to all pre-professional students to participate in the "Pre-Professional Practice Interview for Fall 2023" with the Pre-Professional Committee. To participate, you must be a junior or senior with a pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-optometry concentration with at least a 3.4 GPA. The deadline to sign up is Oct 13th, 2023 and one must submit an unofficial transcript and resume. Participating in this will build your interview skills, and it will mimic a professional school interview. If you did not receive the email, please email Mrs. Crespo (mtodd@lamar.edu) to get on the mailing list.

Volunteer opportunities:

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run: If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bJNurVvKMd4MvchA7  Filling out the form does not commit you to the event. Volunteering at such events allows you to contribute to important causes and gain a sense of fulfillment through community service.

Our events THIS week:

AMSA's Second General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd

Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Galloway Business 127

Description: Join us to sample a TMDSAS, AACOMAS, and AMCAS medical school application and participate in a team bonding exercise hosted by Folasade! As well, COME DRESSED AS DOCTORS!

Alzheimer's Walk with LU AMSA

Date: Saturday, October 7th

Time: 6:00am - 11:00 am

Location: EVENT CENTRE; 700 Crockett St., Beaumont, Tx, 77701

Description: Volunteers at the Walk to End Alzheimer's will help set up, greet participants, manage water and cheer stations, attend to booths, and breakdown and clean up after the event.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER: here. Click "JOIN OUR TEAM" and fill out your information.

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

New News:

*CANCELLED* Medical Loteria Night on Tues, Sept. 26th: Due to a logistics problem, the Medical Loteria Night for tomorrow has been CANCELLED with LUHS and MedLife; however, the three organizations are planning to reschedule for November 14th. Confirmation and more information, coming soon!

AMSA's Nontraditional Event PowerPoint: Thank you to everyone who came to the Nontraditional Event this past tuesday! We've attached a PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation from our Nontraditional Event on September 19th. In it, you'll find more information about nontraditional routes to medical school.

Some crucial information:

T-shirt Orders: If you'd like to purchase an AMSA t-shirt, please complete the attached order form and submit a payment of $20 through Venmo (@lamaramsa) or CashApp ($lamarmasa). After filling out the form and making your electronic payment, please send confirmation to Abia Mubashir and Rosemary Anfoso on GroupMe. If you prefer to pay with cash, message Abia Mubashir on GroupMe to arrange a meeting time. The t-shirt order form is attached to this email! This is the last week to order a t-shirt because we are ordering them next week!

Pre-Professional Committee Practice Interviews: Mrs. Molly Crespo sent out an email on Sept 21st to all pre-professional students to participate in the "Pre-Professional Practice Interview for Fall 2023" with the Pre-Professional Committee. To participate, you must be a junior or senior with a pre-med, pre-dental, or pre-optometry concentration with at least a 3.4 GPA. The deadline to sign up is Oct 13th, 2023 and one must submit an unofficial transcript and resume. Participating in this will build your interview skills, and it will mimic a professional school interview. If you did not receive the email, please email Mrs. Crespo (mtodd@lamar.edu) to get one the mailing list.

Volunteer opportunities:

Alzheimer's Walk with LU AMSA

Date: Saturday, October 7th

Time: 6:00am  - 11:00 am

Location: EVENT CENTRE 700 Crockett St., Beaumont, Tx, 77701

Description: Volunteers at the Walk to End Alzheimer's will help set up, greet participants, manage water and cheer stations, attend to booths, and breakdown and clean up after the event.

REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER here. Click "JOIN OUR TEAM" and fill out your information.

The flyer for this event is also attached to this email.

 Lamar University AMSA WTEA.pdf

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run: If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bJNurVvKMd4MvchA7. Filling out the form does not commit you to the event. Volunteering at such events allows you to contribute to important causes and gain a sense of fulfillment through community service.

Our next event:

AMSA's Third General Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 3rd

Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Location: Galloway Business 127

Description: Join us to sample a TMDSAS, AACOMAS, and AMCAS medical school application and participate in a team bonding exercise hosted by Folasade! As well, COME DRESSED AS DOCTORS!

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

New News:

Internal Mentorship Program: All mentees should have received an email or text message from your mentor. Just as they have introduced themselves to you, please respond and introduce yourself to them! Your mentor is there to answer your questions, address your concerns, and give you advice for your future. We are so excited to see the friendships created!

If you are a member who does not have a mentor but needs a question answered or concern addressed, reach out to one of the following officers via GroupMe or email: Abia Mubashir, Kelsey Hernandez, Floasade Asoro, or Alli Gross.

AMSA Intern: Congratulations, Mohamed Irhabi for being this year's LU AMSA Website Intern! He will create a website for LU AMSA and update it with relevant information throughout the semester. We are excited to see what you create, Mohamed!

Some crucial information:

T-shirt Orders: If you'd like to purchase an AMSA t-shirt, please complete the attached order form and submit a payment of $20 through Venmo (@lamaramsa) or CashApp ($lamarmasa). After filling out the form and making your electronic payment, please send confirmation to Abia Mubashir and Rosemary Anfoso on GroupMe. If you prefer to pay with cash, message Abia Mubashir on GroupMe to arrange a meeting time. The t-shirt order form is attached to this email!

Volunteer Opportunities:

Alzheimer’s Walk: To register to volunteer at the Walk to End Alzheimer's, please scan the QR code on the attached Team Flyer. Click "Join Our Team" and provide your information. If you have any questions, reach out to AMSA Volunteer Coordinator, Alli Gross. Registering to volunteer at this event through the QR code is your commitment to the event.

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run: If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bJNurVvKMd4MvchA7. Filling out the form does not commit you to the event. Volunteering at such events allows you to contribute to important causes and gain a sense of fulfillment through community service.

Our next event (this upcoming Tuesday):

Nontraditional Paths to Medical School

Date: Tuesday, September 19th

Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Location: Galloway Business 127

Description: Join us for a discussion on non-traditional routes to medical school, hosted by Abia! Attending this event will give you insights into alternative pathways to a medical career, broadening your perspective.

Some food for thought:

Check out Medical News Today for new healthcare headlines daily!

Interesting articles:

Should you drink soda?

Healthy Lifestyle Habits and Depression

Importance of Emotional Intelligence

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑

Here's some general information about our weekly newsletter:

Email Address: This is the official email address that LU AMSA will be using for our weekly newsletter. The newsletter will keep you informed about upcoming events, opportunities for volunteering and shadowing, showcase your excellence, and provide updates on current issues in the medical field. 

AMSA's First General Meeting PowerPoint: We've attached a PDF version of the PowerPoint presentation from our First General Meeting on September 5th. In it, you'll find information about AMSA's team, mission, Fall 2023 events, ongoing initiatives, university resources, and the design for our official t-shirts.

Now, here's some crucial information:

T-shirt Orders: If you'd like to purchase an AMSA t-shirt, please complete the attached order form and submit a payment of $20 through Venmo (@lamaramsa) or CashApp ($lamarmasa). After filling out the form and making your electronic payment, please send confirmation to Abia Mubashir and Rosemary Anfoso on GroupMe. If you prefer to pay with cash, message Abia Mubashir on GroupMe to arrange a meeting time.

AMSA Mentorship Program: Interested in becoming an AMSA mentor or mentee? Sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/Z3tAoVYyyrjqkPbQ8. The deadline for sign-ups is Wednesday September 13th, and mentor/mentee matches will be announced on September 18th. Participating in this program provides valuable guidance and support to both mentors and mentees, helping you build strong professional connections.

AMSA Executive Board Membership: Want to join the AMSA executive board and help create our website? Apply here: https://forms.gle/utZaqn4ecVsgkBSJ9 by Wednesday September 13th. We'll contact you on September 15th to inform you of your application status. The Executive Board Intern will be officially announced to all AMSA members on September 19th during the "Nontraditional Event." Serving on the executive board allows you to shape the direction of our organization and gain valuable leadership experience.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Gift of Life 5K Ribbon Run: If you're interested in volunteering at this event, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/bJNurVvKMd4MvchA7. Filling out the form does not commit you to the event.

Alzheimer’s Walk: To volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Walk, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jniEnQyNmepcYbuM9. Again, this form is non-committal. Volunteering at such events allows you to contribute to important causes and gain a sense of fulfillment through community service.

Our next event:

Nontraditional Paths to Medical School

Date: Tuesday, September 19th

Time: 5:30-6:30 pm

Location: To be announced (details will be provided in next week's newsletter)

Description: Join us for a discussion on non-traditional routes to medical school, hosted by Abia! Attending this event will give you insights into alternative pathways to a medical career, broadening your perspective.du

Thank you for being a part of AMSA! We are so excited for this year! 🩺👩🏼‍⚕️🚑