American Medical Student Association

Kaplan’s $20K Tuition Sweepstakes Winner is Georgia Tech Student Emily Conn, a Future Doctor of America

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Global educational services provider Kaplan announces that Emily Conn, a first-generation college student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has won its $20K Tuition Sweepstakes , which will help her finance her future medical school education.

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  • Global educational services provider Kaplan announces that Emily Conn, a first-generation college student at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has won its $20K Tuition Sweepstakes , which will help her finance her future medical school education.
  • Emily, an aspiring surgeon, heard about the sweepstakes while attending a local chapter meeting of the American Medical Student Association, the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States.
  • Yet, I still could have never imagined something this great happening to me,” Emily said.
  • Emily said she received the alert just as she was about to unwind after a long day of classes.

Carbyne and Global Medical Response Launch Bridge Desk Phase 1, Enabling Mission-Critical Organizations to Orchestrate Thousands of Field Assets in Real-Time, with Confidence.

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne, the leading provider of cloud-native emergency contact centers solutions announces the launch of Bridge Desk, in partnership with Global Medical Response (GMR). Carbyne and GMR are excited to bring to market a solution that is purposebuilt for mission-critical organizations. Bridge Desk is the ultimate distributed asset management solution so key decision makers can orchestrate thousands of field assets with confidence. Key benefits of Bridge Desk include improving response efficiency and providing efficient utilization of assets throughout a coordinated response. 

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carbyne, the leading provider of cloud-native emergency contact centers solutions announces the launch of Bridge Desk, in partnership with Global Medical Response (GMR).
  • Bridge Desk is the ultimate distributed asset management solution so key decision makers can orchestrate thousands of field assets with confidence.
  • Key benefits of Bridge Desk include improving response efficiency and providing efficient utilization of assets throughout a coordinated response.
  • "With security threats and natural disasters ever more alarming, Carbyne Bridge Desk (CBD) has become an imperative for emergency response networks."

GRANDVIEW AVIATION PRESIDENT JESSIE NAOR ELECTED TO NATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Friday, June 17, 2022

BALTIMORE, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Annual Meeting of the Membership held June 16, 2022, in conjunction with its Aviation Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, Jessie Naor, GrandView Aviation President joined two others as newly elected members of the association's Board of Directors.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Annual Meeting of the Membership held June 16, 2022, in conjunction with its Aviation Leadership Conference in Washington, DC, Jessie Naor, GrandView Aviation President joined two others as newly elected members of the association's Board of Directors.
  • GrandView Aviation transports private charter passengers and organ transplant teams to communities without airline services around the country," said Ms. Naor.
  • Jessie Naor was named President of GrandView Aviation in 2022 after serving as its Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer.
  • "NATA is thrilled to have Jessie as a strong voice for the Part 135 community on NATA's Board of Directors.

AHF Endorses Sen. Sanders’ New ‘Medicare for All Act’

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Friday, May 13, 2022

AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) joined a broad coalition of progressive organizations and legislators to celebrate and endorse the introduction of a bill which would enact the Medicare For All Act of 2022.
  • The proposed legislation , led by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), is similar to the Medicare For All Act of 2019.
  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation heartily endorses Senator Sanders reintroduction of a Medicare For All bill and thank him for introducing this updated version of such critical, potentially lifesaving legislation, said Michael Weinstein, President of AHF.
  • The Medicare for All bill would guarantee health care as a human right for anyone living in the United States.

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital names Lucy M. De La Cruz, MD, chief of Breast Surgery Program and director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucy Maria De La Cruz, MD ,has joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospitalaschief of its Breast Surgery Program and director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center .Dr.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucy Maria De La Cruz, MD ,has joined MedStar Georgetown University Hospitalaschief of its Breast Surgery Program and director of the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center .Dr.
  • "I am honored and excited to lead the breast surgery program and the Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital," said De La Cruz.
  • "The Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital are thrilled to have Dr. De La Cruz lead the breast surgery program.
  • Now at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and The Betty Lou Ourisman Breast Health Center, she continues toteachresidents and fellows, pursue research, and care for patients the fulfillment of her lifelong dream.

Participant Launches “The First Wave” Impact Campaign to Support the Health of Healthcare Workers

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Participant, the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that stands at the intersection of art and activism, today announced The First Wave impact campaign.

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  • Participant, the leading media company dedicated to entertainment that stands at the intersection of art and activism, today announced The First Wave impact campaign.
  • I hope the film serves as an homage to the brave healthcare workers who have risked their lives on the frontlines of this ongoing pandemic.
  • More than clapping in support, the campaign meets this critical moment with the attention, effort, and investment needed to change healthcare for the better.
  • Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and the CAA Foundation that has raised over $10 million to support healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic
    Create conversation.

Merck Manuals Survey: 8 in 10 Medical Students Say COVID-19 and Remote Learning Have Impacted Their Study Habits

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

As universities have shifted to virtual learning models and online classes, students have had to shift their learning and study habits.

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  • As universities have shifted to virtual learning models and online classes, students have had to shift their learning and study habits.
  • To better understand these challenges, the Merck Manuals surveyed 169 medical and pre-med students at the virtual American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Annual Convention in April.
  • When asked about the transition to remote learning, 82% of students said they've had to change their study habits.
  • A smaller percentage (20%) said their study habits have not changed much, and just 15% said it's actually easier to focus in a remote learning environment.

Merck Manuals Survey: Medical Students Say Time Management is Greatest Barrier to Studying Success

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

The survey of 161 medical and pre-medical students at the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Annual Convention in March aimed to uncover students' study preferences and personalities.

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  • The survey of 161 medical and pre-medical students at the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Annual Convention in March aimed to uncover students' study preferences and personalities.
  • When asked about the greatest barrier to success in studying for the board exams, 41 percent reported challenges in managing their time effectively and 38 percent said they struggle to navigate information overload while studying.
  • Students at the conference expressed challenges with balancing coursework, studying for the board exam, maintaining healthy lifestyles and sustaining personal relationships.
  • When asked about alternative study locations:
    Students were also asked to define their "studying personality" from a list of provided options.