Schedule 2023

10:00am – 12:00pm – AMSA National Leadership Training (Invitation Only)

11:00am – 2:00pm – SIM Challenge Preliminary Round
And we’re off! Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

1:00pm – 3:00pm – Advocacy Day Workshop: Introduction to Narrative Leadership
More and more, organizations and teams are committed to advocacy and change, and many of our most inspiring leaders are focusing on the skill of storytelling in new and innovative ways. Stories inspire, help people understand complex topics, build resilience and connections, and drive collective action. In uncertain and challenging times, stories can help us regain our sense of connection and purpose. When we tell our own stories–rather than those about patients or others–it can be a powerful leadership and team-building tool. In this two-hour workshop you will learn skills and a practical framework to strengthen connection and community through the transformative power of story.

2:30pm – 3:30pm – SIM Challenge Quarter Final Round 1
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

3:15pm – 4:15pm – A Win for You, A Win for Them: Advocacy to Overcome Barriers to Mental Health Care
Do you know someone who didn’t want to seek mental health care because they were afraid it would affect their medical career? If so, you’re not alone. Medical applications can ask about mental health diagnoses and it deters people from seeking treatment for mental health conditions. But these applications can be changed! In this interactive session, participants will learn about the problem and solutions, including tools that are geared towards student advocacy on affecting meaningful change in medical schools. Attendees will create a plan to take action, as individuals, as AMSA chapters, and with other stakeholders.

4:30pm – 6:00pm – Get Ready to Fall in Love…with Social Change! It’s Speed Dating with Advocacy!

4:00pm – 5:00pm – SIM Challenge Quarter Final Round 2
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

6:30pm – 7:45pm – Opening General Session and Keynote Address: Health Care Innovation & Technology for Impact
Speaker: Shuhan He, MD
This session will explore the possibilities for using technology at scale to improve healthcare outcomes and will showcase some of the most innovative work done in the healthcare sector with digital health. Examples will be provided across a variety of sectors, including non-profits, for-profit/private sector organizations, international humanitarian aid, and research. This talk is a unique opportunity to learn from experts in the field about the exciting potential of healthcare technology to make a real impact on people’s lives.

9:00pm – 11:00pm – Advocacy Social

7:00am – 8:00am – Guard Your Heart: A Relaxation Session for Health Care Students and Professionals
As you prepare to dedicate your life to provide care for others, it is important to remember that your health is essential. Come and center yourself during this stretch and release session designed just for you.

8:00am – 9:00am – SIM Challenge Quarterfinal Round 3
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

8:15am – 8:45am- AMSA National Leadership Meeting (Invitation Only)

9:00am – 10:45am – Clinical Skills
Clinical skills will be offered on a drop-in basis: stop the bleed, suturing, airway management and intubation, bone marrow extraction and more!

9:00am – 9:45am – Specialty Spotlight; Hematology & Oncology

9:15am – 10:15am – SIM Challenge Quarterfinal Round 4
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

10:00am – 10:45am – Mindsets, Cognition, and Well-Being
This session will provide a brief overview of mental health outcomes of physicians-in-training, describe common mindsets such as perfectionism that medical (and premed) students may possess that can contribute to distress and adverse mental health outcomes, and close by teaching simple cognitive strategies to hep manage these mindsets and mitigate their distress.

10:00am – 10:45am – Medical Students Organizing and Advocating for Reproductive Justice in Medical Education
Join this roundtable discussion about the importance of medical student advocacy for reproductive health medical education that centers Reproductive Justice

11:00am – 12:00pm – General Session and Keynote Address: Following the Oath or the Law: Teaching Civil Disobedience in Medical Training
This session will review the link between the work of physicians and other institutions like the government. We will review the role of civil disobedience within healthcare and discuss the pros and cons of utilizing this framework in the post-Dobbs era.

12:00pm – 3:00pm – Exhibit Hall Open: Lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
A Convention favorite, the Exhibit Hall is your one-stop shop for all your needs and the tools you value most as a physician-in-training. Come, see and learn about the medical profession’s products, services and programs. Exhibiting organizations and companies may also be giving away cool prizes, too!

1:00pm – 2:00pm – SIM Challenge Semifinal Round 1
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

1:00pm – 5:00pm – Clinical Skills
Clinical skills will be offered on a drop-in basis: stop the bleed, suturing, airway management and intubation, bone marrow extraction and more!

1:00pm – 1:45p – Residency Panel
Hear from our panel of current residents about the residency match process and how to become well-rounded and competitive applicants.

1:00pm – 1:45p – MCAT Myths Debunked
If you’re preparing for the MCAT, you need to attend this session. Learn from Petros Minasi, Jr., MCAT expert and mentor, as you answer practice questions, gain insight and get ready to crush the test.

1:00pm – 1:45p – Employing Art for Equity
Explore powerful cases of how and where art is used for equity. Participants will experience the fundamental concepts of observation that artists use in daily practice. Through the examination of his Art for Equity popup exhibit at FP4C, Dr. Zirulnik will outline myriad ways in which future physicians for change, can employ the arts for equity in healthcare. The session concludes with exercising a simple and potent tool participants can use at will.

2:00pm – 2:45pm – The Healer’s Voice: Writing for Advocacy and Health Literacy

2:00pm – 2:45pm – Medical School Admissions
Get the inside scoop on medical school admissions and learn how to help your application stand out from the crowd.

2:00pm – 2:45pm – Death and Dying in the US: Hospice Impact and Career Opportunities
This presentation will provide an overview of serious illness care in the US with a focus on end of life care and the role of hospice. Through case examples attendees will appreciate the benefits of hospice care for patients, families, and the health system. These examples also highlight the rewarding experience for physicians dedicated to making an impact around this universal experience.

2:15pm – 3:15pm – SIM Challenge Semifinal Round 2
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?       

3:00pm – 3:45pm – Twin Pandemics: Advocating for a Culturally Sensitive Clinical Response to HIV + COVID Impact on Minoritized Patients      
With a global focus on COVID, HIV prevention efforts are deprioritized- harming the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ patient populations disproportionately impacted by both pandemics the most. There are a range of health system barriers to routinizing HIV screening that education alone will not address. PCPs must be structurally competent to recognize what delays identification of HIV and COVID risks and subsequent poor outcomes. 

3:00pm – 3:45pm – How to Run a Successful AMSA Chapter
Educational workshop aimed to empower and encourage AMSA leaders on revamping, improving engagement in their chapter with sustainable projects and leadership development Initiatives.

4:00pm – 4:45pm – Students as Patient Allies and Advocates: Using Your Voice for Change
AMSA’s Advocacy Coaching program is a new way for students to connect with advocacy experts on a variety of issues. Learn more about the program and develop your own advocacy project at your campus or community.

4:00pm – 4:45pm – Perfecting Your Residency Application
Join this session and get a Program Director’s perspective on how to present a well rounded residency application. 

4:00pm – 4:45pm – HealthCare Data Analytics: AI, & Machine Learning
Speakers: Shuhan He, MD; Suhanee Mitragotri
HealthCare Data Analytics, AI & Machine Learning” is a talk that delves into the possibilities of using healthcare data analytics to transform healthcare. This talk will highlight the latest trends in AI, machine learning, and big data and explore how these technologies can be used to analyze healthcare data in new and innovative ways. Attendees will gain insights into the potential of healthcare data analytics to inform decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and optimize healthcare delivery. This talk is an opportunity to learn about the latest advances in healthcare data analytics and how they can be applied to address the most pressing healthcare challenges of today.

5:00pm – 7:00pm – Exhibit Hall Open and 28th Annual Poster Session
Present your research project to a VIP panel of AMSA experts and leaders at FP4Change — here you can promote your work— hone your public speaking skills, network with influencers and boost your CV. (Oh, and win prizes if you nail it!) This is AMSA’s Poster Session — a huge convention draw every single year.

A Convention favorite, the Exhibit Hall is your one-stop shop for all your needs and the tools you value most as a physician-in-training. Come, see and learn about the medical profession’s products, services and programs. Exhibiting organizations and companies may also be giving away cool prizes, too!

8:00pm – 12:00am – Social Activities

7:00am – 8:00am – Guard Your Heart: A Relaxation Session for Health Care Students and Professionals
As you prepare to dedicate your life to provide care for others, it is important to remember that your health is essential. Come and center yourself during this stretch and release session designed just for you.

8:00am – 9:00am – Focus Groups

8:15am – 8:45am – AMSA National Leadership Meeting (Invitation Only)

9:00am – 10:00am – Pre-Health Fair
Still trying to decide where to go to med school or thinking about a gap year? Talk with experts from medical schools and organizations that have programs just for you.

9:00am – 10:30am – Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA) Workshop (Med Only)
Did you know that abortion care and miscarriage care require the same clinical skills? Practice these essential skills in this MVA workshop, where you’ll work with a papaya as a uterine model. This workshop is limited to 50 medical students, and requires that you add your name to the workshop sign-up form (at Member Hub desk).

9:00am – 10:45am – Clinical Skills
Clinical skills will be offered on a drop-in basis: stop the bleed, suturing, airway management and intubation, bone marrow extraction and more!

10:00am – 10:45am – Intro to AMSA Leadership
This session will review the many different leadership opportunities AMSA has and what members can take part of. We will be discussing ways to get involved and how to create impactful work in our communities.

10:00am – 10:45am – Med School Interview Tips and Tricks
Are you applying to medical school? This session will cover everything you need to know about conducting a standout interview. Don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn from an expert with interviewer and admission committee member experience.

11:00am – 12:00pm – General Session and Keynote Address: The Art of Perception: See What Matters
The Art of Perception is an engaging session that will teach participants how to analyze works of art to improve observation, perception, and communication skills in both clinical landscapes and patient relationships. Designed to address skills necessary to enhance visual acuity and shift situational awareness, the presentation also uses works of art to dismantle biases and assumptions that impede best practices and diminish patient satisfaction. Prepare to have your eyes opened when you didn’t know they were closed.

12:00pm – 4:00pm – Exhibit Hall Open: Lunch from 12:00pm – 1:00pm
A Convention favorite, the Exhibit Hall is your one-stop shop for all your needs and the tools you value most as a physician-in-training. Come, see and learn about the medical profession’s products, services and programs. Exhibiting organizations and companies may also be giving away cool prizes, too!

1:00pm – 5:00pm – Clinical Skills
Clinical skills will be offered on a drop-in basis: stop the bleed, suturing, airway management and intubation, bone marrow extraction and more!

1:00pm – 2:30pm – SIM Challenge Championship Round
Watch as teams put their skills and knowledge to the test during Sim Challenge! Each team will be presented with a clinical case that requires them to exercise clinical skills and strong communication. Will your favorite team be the best?

1:00pm – 1:45pm – Abortion Provider Panel: Getting the Training and Support You Need
Participate in this panel discussion featuring abortion providers, and learn about abortion care training and delivery in our post-ROE era.

1:00pm – 1:45pm – Visual Intelligence Real World Application: Review of Clinical Cases
Hone your visual intelligence by analyzing art in ways that sharpen how you see people. Patients. Potential biases. And, in turn, the decisions you make in the clinic.

1:00pm – 1:45pm – The New School: Educating Medical Students Via Social Media

2:00pm – 2:45pm – Data-Driven Considerations to Optimize Application to Residency
The session will help attendees understand how data and analytics can provide insight into the residency application and match process. This includes how geography impacts interviews and the match, how supply and demand drive match rates, why interview hoarding is a myth and should be renamed, how specialty-wide single release interview days affect scheduling, and much more!

2:00pm – 2:45pm – (Just the) Tips & Tricks on How to Have the SexTok
Talking about sex can feel awkward, embarrassing or weird, but Dr. Olivia is here to show you how to make it clear, comfortable and safe. Her “SexTok” discussion will reviews the reasons as to why it’s difficult for healthcare professionals to talk about sex with patients, and what barriers we have to overcome as physicians – and as humans – in order to provide the best care to patients. Join Dr. Olivia in making quiet conversations, LOUD!

2:00pm – 2:45pm – Do No Harm in Global Health: What to Know Before You Go
Embarking on a global health experience is a unique and enriching opportunity that requires a deep understanding of the complex global realities when traveling abroad. The session will discuss the potential pitfalls of global health engagement, such as perpetuating power imbalances and engaging in unethical and harmful practices, and provide guidance on how to avoid these pitfalls. 

3:00pm – 3:45pm – Taking Action for Reproductive Freedom and Justice

3:00pm – 3:45pm – Your Path to Wearing the Whitecoat – Personal Statement Writing Session
The personal statement is your chance to tell admissions officers who you are! Learn valuable tips for writing the personal statement and how to stand out above the rest.

3:00pm – 3:45pm – Exploring Medical Specialties – What To Think About And What It Takes
How should I pick my medical specialty? How can I best prepare myself for a successful residency application? What do I need to stand out from the crowd? In this talk, we break down how to approach and succeed in the next phase of your medical training – selecting and matching into a specialty.

4:00pm – 5:00pm – Closing General Session and Keynote Address: The Root Causes of High Drug Costs: Multiple Levels of Scams
Find out how the pharmaceutical company is radically reducing prescription costs with a direct-to-consumer pharmacy. Their model removes the middleman and price negotiations to drastically expand access and affordability of lifesaving prescriptions. His inspirational story will remind us that transformation is achievable.

5:00pm – 6:00pm – Focus Groups

5:30pm – 6:30pm – Faculty and Alumni Happy Hour (Invitation Only)

7:00pm – 10:00pm- AMSA National Award Ceremony (Invitation Only)