Medical
Education (MedEd)
http://www.amsa.org/meded/
"RECLAIMING PROFESSIONALISM,
REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICAL EDUCATION"
Welcome to the Medical Education Action Committee. We have a
year of exciting events planned for the students here at the School
of Medicine. We encourage YOU to get involved! You can spend as
little or as much time as you like. We appreciate any and all ideas
you have. If you are interested in becoming a member of our
committee, let us know!
Jason Puckett, MS I jpuckett@med.wayne.edu
Anika Kumar, MS II ankumar@med.wayne.edu
Samantha Dewundara, MS II
sdewunda@med.wayne.edu
WSU AMSA Medical Education Committee
Student Panels
Want the ins and outs of each class? Curious about which books to
buy and which books to stay away from? Ever wonder what life is
like AFTER Scott Hall? Feeling like you need to start preparing for
the Boards? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, come
to our student panels. Your senior colleagues will give you the low
down on the months to come. We will be having various panels
throughout the year…keep your eyes open!
The National AMSA Medical Education Committee
Below are a few issues the National AMSA MedEd Committee is
focusing on:
·
Revitalizing Professionalism: PharmFree Campaign
·
Medical Student Debt and Tuition Increase
·
Teaching Skills and Leadership Development
·
Addressing Premedical Education
Please check out
http://www.amsa.org/meded/ for more information.
Check out some of AMSA’s COOL
RESOURCES!
The New Physician Magazine Article Archives
Medical Education
PDAs in Medical Education
Medical Education Projects at the Local Chapter
AMSA's Local Project Directory
See what AMSA chapters around the world are doing OR submit your
chapter's project to share with fellow students. And don't forget
about our
Local Project Grants.
The PROFESSion:
A Student Initiated Professionalism Curriculum
Read about forces that shape your world
Most medical students have no idea how acronyms like AAMC, NBME and
the NRMP shape their lives. Read about some of these organizations,
and how you can take control.
International Health Electives for Medical Students
This popular resource lists international clinical sites accepting
U.S. medical students for electives. Each volume lists additional
resources for information and training in international health.
Creative Funding for International Electives (1997)
The popular and useful guide provides an introduction to traditional
and non-traditional fundraising sources for medical students
planning international electives. Jointly prepared by the
International Health Medical Education Consortium (IHMEC) and AMSA.
Career Development Program
Residency reviews, medical school assessments and more.
Handhelds in Medicine Overview
Learn the ins and outs of using a personal digital assistant in
medical school.
AMSA's Student Guide to the Appraisal and Selection of House Staff
Training Programs (1997)
Assists students applying for, evaluating and selecting a residency
program. Deals with curriculum vitae, interview questions, letters
of recommendation, the matching process and more.
Survival Manual: A Guide to the Clinical Years (1997)
A detailed introduction to the wards for third-year medical
students. Addresses rounds, conferences, night call, standard
procedure, universal precautions and much more. Sized to fit in your
lab coat pocket.
Primary Care Educational Modules (1999)
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Educational Program for
Clinical and Comunity Issues in Primary Care. Developed by AMSA for
the NHSC. Under contract. no.s 103HR940859P000-000, 240-91-0022,
240-94-0040
2005 Primer: Conference on the Financing of Undergraduate Medical
Education
