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Good Standing Deadline is December 13th

Hey AMSA! The end of the semester has come around so it’s time to finalize good standing for the Fall. The final date to present any disputes about good standing will be Friday, December 13th. After that day all standing will be final. If you have concerns regarding your committee good standing please contact your committee directors. However, if you have any concerns regarding general AMSA good standing points send an email to secretary@ufpremed.org.


GH Water Well Fundraiser

The Global Health Committee targets international health-related problems and proactively works toward solutions through fundraising and volunteer work. Today, lack of access to clean water and sanitation kills more children every year than all forms of violence. As a result, the Global Health Committee is hosting a water well fundraiser to provide clean and safe water for children in Africa. Each water tumbler will cost $5 and comes with a note thanking you for supporting our cause. Each purchase will also count as an INTERCOMMITTEE POINT. All proceeds will go to fund the building of a water well in a rural primary school in Africa in cooperation with H2O For Life. Feel free to contact any of the GH Directors for any questions or for more ways to help at gh@ufpremed.org


GH Typhoon Haiyan Relief Donation

Super typhoon Haiyan, or Yolanda in the Philippines, recently decimated the islands of the Philippines. It is estimated that at least 10 million people are affected and will cost the Philippine government at least $14 billion in damages. As the Philippines declares a state of calamity, let us do our best as future health professionals to give and donate what we can. UF Premed AMSA will join in relief efforts by providing 1 INTERCOMMITTEE POINT to those that donate a minimum of $10 to relief effort groups. Email gh@ufpremed.org a photo or screenshot of the receipt or text with your name and ID number. Where to donate?

Here is a list of options, but you can donate to your preferred relief effort organization:
1. Philippine Red Cross
2. UNICEF
3. Doctors Without Borders
4. World Vision
5. Save the Children

Join AMSA's Relay for Life Team!

Relay For Life, promoted by the Arts and Complementary Medicine Committee (ACM), is an event that raises much-needed funds and awareness to help save lives from cancer. A Relay For Life event is not only a way to join your community to fight back against cancer, but it is also a way to inspire hope by raising funds and awareness to help those facing the disease. The UF Relay takes place March 28th-29th, 2014 at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. You can sign up online here. If you have any questions, please email acm@ufpremed.org. Join our team now!


Premed Course Reviews

Registration is currently open and we know you all have questions on which classes to take, which professors to avoid, when to take them, and everything else inbetween. So we have compiled a list of Premed Course Reviews that can be found on the website under Useful Links to the right of this page. We have reviews on Chemistry, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Genetics classes and professors as well as MCAT courses. If you have any questions or would like to add your input, please email advol@ufpremed.org.

Upcoming Events

AMSA Study Fest

When: Thursday, December 5th, Reitz Union

Hey AMSA, tired of going to the library only to struggle finding a spot? AMSA will be hosting Studyfest on Thursday, December 5th at the Reitz Union. The rooms will be 346, 347, 349 355, and 364. Each room will be a specific subject and have its own specific times for students taking similar classes to work together in. Not to mention all attendees will receive an EVENT point for going. Your events directors will update the room assignments and the subjects as the date approaches. Come out and ace all of your finals!


AMSA Nationals

If you’re looking to get the most out of your AMSA experience then attending the National Convention is a must. Featuring famous speakers, insightful workshops, and great networking opportunities, the National Convention is the best way for any pre-med to spend his or her last weekend of spring break. Those who went last year were inspired by speakers such as Patch Adams and Ben Carson and learned important skills in workshops like the suture clinic and mock interviews.
Put your name and email on the Google doc if you're interested in going to Nationals and would like to stay up to date on our planning

Registration for AMSA nationals needs to be completed by December 4th, the last day of classes. Send a screenshot of your registration confirmation to sergeant@ufpremed.org.

If you have any questions feel free to contact sergeant@ufpremed.org. See you in New Orleans!

20th Annual Health Career Convention

When: Sunday, February 16th, University of Florida College of Medicine

HCC is geared toward high school students interested in becoming involved in health professions. Our goal is to provide a forum where students can learn more about entrance into the university and its lifestyles as well as get a head start in their pursuit of health related careers. Our Health Career Convention will feature faculty speakers, exhibits, and demonstrations from physicians, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, and other health professionals. These speakers are esteemed members of the UF faculty who are on the cutting-edge of their fields. Students will get a chance to interact with these professionals, their students, premedical undergraduates, and other Florida high school students. The 2014 convention will be held Sunday, February 16th at the University of Florida campus. Registration is now OPEN and you can register here. We are accepting online payments this year at the AMSA store so you can pay there after you register. Seee you there!