AMSA at IUPUI Premedical Chapter

Friday February 1st - TODAY!!!

To promote awareness of women’s heart health issues. Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women.

For more information, Visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/

Attached is a pdf file of our January meeting minutes.

1-29-2008 Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting Minutes 1-17-2008

The minutes are attached above in Adobe “pdf” format.

Locations To Be Announced.

Thursday 1-17-2008 3:00pm (board meeting) - Starbucks
Tuesday 1-29-2008 noon (regular meeting) - UL 1126 (University Library)
Tuesday 2-12-2008 noon (regular meeting) - UL 0110 (University Library)
Monday 2-25-2008 9:00am (board meeting) - Starbucks
Tuesday 3-4-2008 noon (regular meeting) - UL 1116 (University Library)
Monday 3-24-2008 9:00am (board meeting) - Starbucks
Tuesday 4-15-2008 noon (regular meeting) - UL 1116 (University Library)
Monday 4-28-2008 9:00am (board meeting) - Starbucks

At our December 5th meeting, we elected our new board.

President: Holly Kloss

Vice President: Brittnee Bartlett

Secretary & USG Rep: Capri Copp

Treasurer: Tammie Nelson

Sergeant at Arms: Eric Evans

We’re going to have a great spring semester! Stay posted for our new spring meeting schedule.

Here is a pdf document that contains all the information about the 2008 National Convention.

National Conference 2008 Info Sheets

AMSA National Conference is quickly approaching!!

AMSA National Conference Information
http://www.amsa.org/conv/index.cfm

When: March 12-16, 2008
Where: Houston, TX
Hyatt Regency
Theme: “health care (r)evolution”

HOTEL INFORMATION
Hyatt Regency Houston
1200 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
1-713-654-1234 or 1-800-233-1234
[mention “AMSA Convention”]

AMSA’s special rate for the Hyatt Regency Houston is $135 (plus 17% tax*) per room, per night.
The convention will be at this hotel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: All reservations must be made by February 18, 2008 to obtain the convention room rate.

Check-in time is 3:00 pm, and check-out time is 11:00 am.

AIRLINE INFORMATION
You can access ATC through AMSA’s online travel center at www.atcmeetings.com/amsa. You can also call ATC at 1-800-458-9383, Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-7:30 pm, EST or email them. Always mention you’re traveling as an AMSA convention participant when you call for information.

United Airlines 1-800-521-4041 510CK
American Airlines 1-800-433-1790 A2638AC
Continental Airlines 1-800-468-7022 ZBRR-ACFSY1

When calling ATC or the airlines, the important points are:
1. Your name
2. Your organization/event (AMSA annual convention)
3. Name(s) of passenger(s) traveling
4. Departure dates to and from the convention
5. Origin, preferred airports destination to/from convention are George Bush Intercontinental or William P. Hobby Airports 6. Approximate departure time to and from the convention
7. Car rental requests
8. Date for ticket delivery
9. Special requests, i.e., meals, seating assignments, etc.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is approximately 26 miles north of the hotel and William P. Hobby Airport is approximately 12 miles south of the hotel.

There are shuttles to and from both airports. See http://www.amsa.org/conv/travel.cfm#Ground for more info.

Parking
The hotel does not have its own parking areas. The closest parking facility to the hotel is the Regency SW Garage located at 611 Clay Street. This garage is connected with an enclosed walkway. The maximum charge is $16/day* with no in and out privileges. The Hyatt Regency Houston does offer valet services for a charge of $25/day* with unlimited in and out access. All vehicles over 9′ should park in the self-parking lot.

Premedical Convention Programming
To see all programming details, visit http://www.amsa.org/conv/program.cfm.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Premedical Members Meeting (9:00 am)
Come meet premedical students from around the nation, learn about your association and AMSA membership and get involved in this year’s activities. This is your time to regroup and find out about programs designed for premeds. Today, premedical members will meet to discuss controversial resolutions and create a report for each reference committee.

PreMedical Student Mixer (8:00 pm)
Come out and meet fellow premeds from all across the country and get to know your premed leaders! Enjoy music, play games, and participate in fun icebreakers. Join us for the opportunity to network, mis, and find out new information while having a great time!

Friday, March 14, 2008

Premedical Members Meeting (10:30 am)
You will have the opportunity to address questions to national officer candidates.

Medical Student Panel: From Current Applicants to 4th Year Medical Students (1:00 pm)
Are you a premedical student wondering what medical school is really like? Come meet an amazing panel of medical students in various stages of their physician-in-training years. You’ll have a chance to hear the different paths students have taken in their medical school training, learn about their hardships, and find out what they would have done differently as a premed. Come out and listen to fellow physicians-in-training answer your questions.

Medical School Admissions–Hear From a Top Ten Medical School Admissions Dean (3:00 pm)
Lloyd H. Michael PhD, Senior Associate Admissions Dean
Attention all Premed AMSA! You cannot miss this engaging conversation with Lloyd H. Michael, PhD. Come out to hear what a top ten medical school looks for in their pool of applicants. Dr. Michael will address questions and offer invaluable advice for all premeds at any stage in their premed years. Make sure to bring any lingering questions you may have about medical school admissions and finally get them answered!

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Healthcare 101: A Breakdown of the Healthcare Reform (10:30 am)
Premeds come to learn more about what you’re getting into! This workshop is designed by students for students to provide an interactive experience aimed at examining various aspects of the US healthcare system, identifying current problems, and breaking down solutions through healthcare reform. The session will begin with an overview of the system as it currently stands. Students will then break up into groups representing the government, healthcare provider, and patients of the healthcare system. At the end of the mock session, the groups will come together and discuss what each encountered at their level in the current system, identify problems, and offer solutions through healthcare reform.

The Premedical Advisor You’ve Always Been Looking For: AMSA! (11:30 am)
Learn about activism and involvement as a premed. AMSA spans from early premedical years through medical school, residency, and ultimately physicianship. Premed AMSA offers its members more than just professional development- it’s a way to transform your idealism and passion into education, experience, and activism. Join us to learn how to re-envision your premedical education with AMSA. We’ll tell you how you can become the most informed applicant through the nations largest and oldest studen-run medical organization.

Premedical Members Caucus and Elections (1:30 pm)
We will elect the premedical trustee and premedical regional directors for 2008-2009.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Premedical Members Meeting (10:00 am)
Premedical members will meet with medical regions during this time.

For online registration:
https://www.amsa.org/secure/conv/onlineregistration.cfm

ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Registration Costs                                                        Before 2/12/2008     After 2/12/2008
AMSA Student Member                                                     $149                                 $179
Student non-member                                                          $224                                 $254
Registration + premed student membership                   $184                                $214

For more information,visit amsa’s website, or contact Holly at hkloss@iupui.edu.

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