AMSA PUMS General Meeting 17 02 2016 7

AMSA PUMS General Meeting 17. 02. 2016 7 PM | Karolek 2. 11 1

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Members • 16 members • 2 inactive (graduated, transferred) Recruitment Statistics • 12 recruited fall 2015 • 2 recruited winter 2016 Reasons for Joining • Nationally recognized organization in USA • Scholar’s Programs • Leadership opportunities • Canopy Medical Spanish discount • Community involvement 4

Activities Peer mentorship program • 17 mentors registered • Alumni • 6 MD, 4 MD, DDS seniors • 18 students receiving mentoring • Current students • Students accepted to PUMS for upcoming academic year Teddy Bear Sale • 900+ zł raised • 23 teddy bears; donate extra to medical expenses • Deadline: Wed. February 24 th 5

Action Committees Community-Focused: 1. Global Health 2. Community & Public Health 3. Race, Ethnicity & Culture in Health 4. Gender & Sexuality: LGBT and Women’s Health Student-Focused: 1. Medical Education 2. Professionalism & Ethics 3. Wellness & Student Life 6

Member Benefits Students • Academic Group: doing US electives but not registered through the NY office? 10% discount for AMSA members • Canopy Medical Spanish: prepare for medical electives in US • Firecracker: great for USMLE Step 1 studying • Publishers • Wolter’s Kluwer: 30% discount + free international shipping • Thieme: 40% on certain items • NEJM: members discount Graduates • Bank of America: cashback • DRS Agent: real estate agency FOR doctors • Alamo & National Car rental: 20% discount • GEICO: insurance discounts for homeowner, car, renter, condo 7

Treasurer’s Report 8

New Charter & Bylaws Focus • Local membership dues? • Election vs. Selection by committee • Action Committee Chair responsibilities • Faculty sponsor 9

IFMSA Please welcome Julita Chapko, IFMSA-Poznan English-program liaison. 10

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