American Medical Association (AMA)

Founded over 150 years ago, AMA's strategic agenda remains rooted in our historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the medical profession and the patients it serves.

AMA's work includes the development and promotion of standards in medical practice, research, and education; a strong advocacy agenda on behalf of patients and physicians; and a commitment to providing accurate, timely information and discourse on matters important to the health of America. The AMA strives to serve as the voice of the American medical profession. Being that voice is our mission. Our most valuable resource, our members, address the changes that surround them in today's health care environment through the debates that occur at annual and semi-annual House of Delegates meetings. The end result is the creation of policies that direct AMA's immediate work activities, as well as provide progress toward reaching our long-term vision. As a member of AMA you will receive JAMA, as well as discounts on books and other learning material. More.

American Medical Student Association (AMSA)

AMSA is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians in training in the United States. It was founded in 1950 under the auspices of the American Medical Association with the goal of engaging medical students to participate in organized medicine. AMSA has since then become a fully independent, student-run organization with a membership of more than 30,000 medical students, pre-medical students, interns, and residents from across the country. The Boonshoft School of Medicine chapter is a prominent and active organization, sponsoring such activities as the annual medical instrument fair, as well as hosting guest speakers and offering opportunities to attend workshops through the national chapter internships. In addition, the year usually culminates in the annual AMSA convention, during which medical school representatives from all over the country undertake an intense lobbying effort for specific issues ranging from the institution of a patient's bill of rights to diversity in medicine. For more information, visit the National AMSA Web Site.