Greetings from APAMSA!
So, we have an incredibly long email written here, but before you click away, please give it a quick skim. There are a LOT of good opportunities here – getting advice from MS2s, getting involved in the community and screening actual patients with actual diseases, getting great Asian food to eat, and more!
Here’s the quick run down:- Mentorship from MS2s (free Med school advice!!!)
- Vietnamese Sandwich Sale (YUMMY ASIAN FOOD)
- Health Fair Training Date (learn to screen patients with actual diseases!)
- APAMSA MS1 Exec Board Applications (great way to get involved)
- Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California Conference
- American Liver Foundation’s Liver Walk
- Bone Marrow Drive Information! (another quick and easy way to make a difference!)
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MentorshipWant to learn how to survive first year? Or where to get the best food around Westwood? Or just want to meet cute people who are going to be doctors? Sign up for APAMSA mentorship. We will be pairing you up with an amazing MS2 shortly, so if you haven't already done so, please email
apamsa.evp@gmail.com so we can add you! Mentorship will be a great opportunity to ask whatever questions you have to your MS2 mentor, like how to study for finals and med school in general or anything non-academic based! Also, please let us know if you have any specific career interest so we can try to pair you up accordingly. Thanks!
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YUMMY FOOD for CHEAPCome join APAMSA for a Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwich) Sale, benefiting theAmerican Liver Foundation in its fight against hepatitis B!
When: Tuesday, September 7th, 12-1PMWhere: CHS CourtyardWhy: To raise funds for the American Liver Foundation Liver Walk to supporthepatitis B preventionCost: $4/ea sandwich
See you there!
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Health Fair Training DateSave October 15th, to learn how to get involved in underserved communities and do cholesterol and blood glucose screenings! More info to come!
APA Health CARE, MS1 Health Fair Liaison Committee (deadline: Friday, September 10th)We are looking for 2-3 first years to become 1st year committee members for APA Health CARE. The MS1 Liaisons will work with APAMSA and the undergraduate organization APA Health CARE to organize health fairs in communities throughout Los Angeles. Liaisons will have a chance to take on leadership roles throughout the year and learn about the organizational structure of the most active health fair committee on campus.
Requirements:
1. Help coordinate and lead medical students in 3 or more health fairs throughout the year.
2. Help organize and lead at least 1 community health education workshop (in topics such as hypertension, diabetes, or hypercholesterolemia).
If you would like to apply for a position, please write a short statement answering the following question: “Why do you want to be a MS1 Liaison for APA Health CARE and how do you feel you can contribute to our team? Please discuss any relevant experience that makes you a good fit for this position.”
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APAMSA Board Positions (Deadline: Friday, September 10th) * First-Year Representative(s). Communicate between the first year class and the rest of APAMSA by publicizng events and informing other first years how to get involved. In addition, First Year Rep(s) lead a project of their own design (with the help of the board) that helps to expand APAMSA's services, activities, or projects. The board will review applications and select 1 to 2 representatives based on interest.
* Webmaster. Maintains and updates the website. Works closely with the APAMSA President and Secretary and UCLA technology services. Although a skeleton website has been recently redesigned, there is still a lot of room for new features, design, etc. Experience with content management systems (CMS, e.g. blogs) is preferred but NOT necessary. The board will review applications and select 1 Webmaster.
If you are interested in the First Year Representative or Webmaster position, please write a short (no more than 1/2 page) description of why you want to run for that position any ideas you might have for the upcoming year. Email it to
apamsaucladgsom@gmail.com by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10. If you are interested in multiple positions, please write a proposal for each position and rank your preferences. If you have any questions about these positions, please feel free to email their respective contacts.
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Chinese American Medical Association of Southern California (CAMASC).We are excited to have conference scholarships and call for abstract opportunities for medical students interested in minority health issues. This year the Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadians (FCMS) has selected CAMASC to host "Changes and Challenges in Medicine", its 15th Conference on the Health Care of the Chinese in North America in Los Angeles, CA on October 8-10, 2010. This conference aims to disseminate scientific knowledge about the health care needs and disparities of the Chinese in North America.CAMASC has a limited number of scholarship available to cover the full cost of registration for physicians-in-training and medical students to want to attend the conference all three days. CAMASC would also like to invite students to submit abstracts regarding to health problems related to the Chinese population for presentation at the Conference. Mengning LiChinese American Medical Association of Southern California (CAMASC)625 W. College St., Suite 209Los Angeles, CA 90012Phone: (213) 572-0631FAX: (213) 572-0635
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American Liver FoundationIt was great meeting you all this past week. I just wanted to update you guys on the Liver Life Walk that the Hepatitis B Coordinators talked about at the general meeting last Monday. The event is taking place on Sunday, September 19th and I included some details here.
Join us as we Raise Funds for the 30 Million Americans Affected by Liver Disease!
Event Schedule: 7-9 a.m. Registration; Walk begins at 9 a.m.
Event Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010Event Location: Ocean View Park, Santa MonicaWe have registered a team on the American Liver Foundation website and now it's time for you all to join. To join the team. Click on this link to my personal fundraising page and then click on the blue button "Click Here to Walk With Me"
http://go.liverfoundation.org/site/TR/LiverLifeWalk2010/LiverLifeWalk?px=1658876&pg=personal&fr_id=1930I put our team down for raising $1000 for the walk. Once you have registered for the walk you can set up your own fundraising page in order to meet our goal of $1000. You can also make your own personal donation to the American Liver Foundation when you register. Let me know if you guys have any questions or comments. Also, this coming Tuesday (September 7th) we are having a Vietnamese Sandwich Sale in SAO courtyard in order to raise money for the American Liver Foundation. Please come eat a sandwich and show your support! Thanks, Hep B Coordinators
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Bone Marrow DriveThere is a Bone Marrow Drive coming up in the week of Oct 18-22 (date TBD) and we need your help coordinating! It’ll be super fun and you’ll make a huge difference. Please contact
elainen.nguyen@gmail.com for more information.
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Wow!! You made it to the end of the email!! See, wasn’t that worth it?
