AMSA Announces Our 2011 Annual Convention, March 10-13 in Washington, DC!

[Arnaldo Vera]

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Arnaldo, AMSA is proud to announce our 2011 Annual Convention to be held March 10-13, 2011 in Washington, DC. AMSA's Annual Convention and Exposition is truly the place where medical and premedical students come together to learn, network and gain valuable experience enhancing their medical education. AMSA's convention attracts more than 1,000 students who are the future of health care and represent the best of the best in leadership. We invite you to learn more about the event and hope you will join us! ******************************************* 5 Fantastic Focus Areas More than 60 sessions of exceptional programming designed exclusively for you. CAREER & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Enhance your skills as a leader and healer. ADVOCACY Connect with, care for, and be a champion for your future patients. PUBLIC HEALTH Embrace your role; foster healthier communities. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH Go beyond borders and gain insights into worldwide medicine. PREMEDICAL Prepare for medical school and ensure success every step of the way. Confirmed Keynote Speakers & Thought Leaders KEYNOTES Ezra Klein Journalist, Blogger, Provocateur, The Washington Post Marshall Ganz, PhD Lecturer in Public Policy - Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard Univiversity Patch Adams, MD Doctor, Author, Clown, Social Activist, Founder & Director of the Gesundheit Institute Susan Parenti Performer, Author, Teacher & Organizer of the School for Designing a Society, Collaborator with Dr. Patch Adams Read More About These Amazing Speakers! THOUGHT LEADERS John Prescott, MD Chief Academic Officer, Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) David Nash, MD, MBA Founding Dean of the Jefferson School of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University Gloria Wilder, MD, MPH Inductee, Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society and Founder, Core Health LLC Read More About Our Thought Leaders!   Off to the Hill You don't have to be a policy expert to advocate. You have to care. You have to share. Come learn how to take your passion for the health care issues most important to you and meet with members of Congress and their staff to discuss these meaningful topics. We'll give you hands-on training and take you to the Hill. Your voice matters. Let it be heard. Sharpen Your Skills Get ready to sharpen your existing skills or learn something new in specially designed clinical sessions featuring: Casting Suturing Airway Management Manual Vacuum Aspiration Let's Go to the Fair! We're talking about the Exhibit Fair, the Pre-Health Fair and the Residency Fair. The Exhibit Hall is your one-stop shop for all the needs you have and the tools you'll value most as a physician-in-training. We've gathered nearly 100 important organizations and companies who are here to help you succeed. And, they may just be giving away some cool prizes, too! Looking to make an important connection with an admissions committee of a postbaccalaureate program or medical school? Or do you want to learn more about a particular residency program? Mark your calendars to be present at the Pre-Health Fair or the Residency Fair. The 2011 AMSA Annual Convention is the time to make that great first impression. Mixers, Meet-ups and Tweet-Ups Wahoo, it's going to be Social! From Facebook and Twitter, to Inspiration Exchange and even some Foursquare, we're ready to rock it. Are you Social? Meet online and offline; come hang with your friends in all the "lounges" we'll have set up. Think swanky living rooms with no one telling you not to put your feet on the couch. Come chill. Cheers to the Honorees Join your colleagues to celebrate the recipients of: 16th Annual Poster Session Winning Abstract Women Leaders in Medicine Award Paul Wright Award for Chapter Excellence National Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching Award …and More! Giving Back Through Community Service Health & Wellness – Yoga or Kickboxing anyone? Raise Your Hand - House of Delegates Stepping into Leadership – AMSA Elections Register now for early bird pricing! Upcoming Deadlines Submit an Abstract for our Annual Poster Session Deadline: Nov. 14, 2010 Nominate for the Women Leaders in Medicine Award Deadline: Nov. 15, 2010 Nominate Now for the Chapter Success Paul R. Wright Award Deadline: Dec. 31, 2010   Visit Us on InEx Visit Inspiration Exchange Today for conference announcements, programming highlights & promotional offers.   Watch America's "Next Top Doc" Finals, March 13, 2011 in Washington, DC immediately following the AMSA Convention.   We look forward to seeing you there!   American Medical Student Association 1902 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191 Phone: (703) 620-6600 / Fax: (703) 620-5873

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