BTM x APAMSA Interchapter Competition Results
Hello APAMSA,
Thanks to all of you, we had a very successful BTM x APAMSA Interchapter Competition. With your help, we were able to add 986 individuals to the bone marrow registry to help narrow the disparities in finding matches for AANHPI recipients!
A word from Be The Match:
A very sincere ‘THANK YOU’ to all APAMSA members and chapters who helped grow the registry with committed individuals willing to donate and provide a stranger with a second chance a life. The nearly 1,000 new potential stem cell donors whom APAMSA had added to the Be the Match Registry this year will give hope to searching patients worldwide. Congratulations on a very successful year and we look forward to our continued partnership to save more lives.
Please join me in congratulating the following chapters who had the most donors registered with swab kits returned!
1st place ($400) – University of Pennsylvania
2nd place ($300) – Stanford
3rd place ($200) – University of Arizona – Tucson
4th place ($100) – Stony Brook University
5th place ($100) – A.T. Still University
6th place ($100) – Medical College of Wisconsin
7th place ($100) – University of Arizona – Phoenix
8th place ($100) – Case Western Reserve
Winning chapters, please reach out to marrow@apamsa.org with your preferred contact email and mailing address at your earliest convenience.
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APAMSA is excited to announce the officialization of our membership system! With an organized membership system, we are able to support APAMSA, our chapters, and our mission. We are implementing dues to ensure a stable source of income, so National APAMSA can provide more scholarships, grants, opportunities, and discounts for our members and local chapters. All membership fees go back to chapter funding and will support scholarships for the communities we serve. Register now for a discounted rate!
APAMSA Merch is Here!
Hello all! We are excited to announce new merch to help you show your APAMSA pride! We are now offering both large and small stickers as well as our signature pins, badge reels, and graduation cords.
Head over to the link below to browse our merch and place your orders!
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Please direct any questions or concerns to fundraising@apamsa.org and thank you all for your support of APAMSA!
Asian American Advocacy at the Courts: 112 Years After Jew Ho v. Williamson
An entire neighborhood quarantined, the Chinese unable to leave. No, not COVID in 2022, but San Francisco in 1900. Public health law was used to oppress an entire people under false pretenses.
Come learn more about how the community fought back and won on May 15 during the next edition of our health policy series with Harvard professor Ameet Sarpatwari! 2022 proves to be a pivotal year at the Supreme Court with the looming overturn of Roe v Wade and a slew of high-profile cases on issues including immigration and gun rights. We bring Harvard Medical School professor Ameet Sarpatwari to talk about Asian American advocacy at the courts using a case that brings together anti-Asian racism, public health emergency powers, and Asian American resilience.
Come learn about how a brave Chinese American grocery store owner fought San Francisco in federal court and won. Professor Sarpatwari is professor of the highly-rated and student favorite course on public health law at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Come join us for an engaging discussion, Sunday May 15 at 12pm ET/9am PT!
Post-Roe America: What Now? Legislative Efforts to Protect Abortion Access
Roe v Wade is now overturned, and along with it the Constitutional right to an abortion. APAMSA stands firm in its commitment to reproductive rights including access to abortion services as specified in our official statement.
In the next edition of APAMSA’s health policy series, we will hear from special guests Rachel Madley, legislative aid in the office of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Moira Tan, health and reproductive justice fellow in the office of Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, on the legislative options under consideration to preserve access to abortion in America following the overturn of Roe v Wade. They will also share how medical students can help support these efforts in Congress.
Disclaimer: APAMSA is a non-profit organization. The event is for educational purposes and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party or candidate. The views expressed during this event are solely those of the speakers themselves and should not be construed to reflect the views of APAMSA or its affiliates.
APAMSA 2023 National Conference Early Bird Registration Open!
The moment you all have been waiting for! Registration for our 2023 National Conference is now open!! This year’s conference will occur March 3-5th, 2023 and is hosted by APAMSA at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon.
Register here and purchase your ticket on Eventbrite!
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Benefits of your APAMSA Membership!
Committees
Apply to be a part of national committees pertaining to initiatives in advocacy, health affairs, strategy, and more
National Board
Run for executive board or national board positions
National Advocacy
Members will have preference on representing National APAMSA in advocacy-related settings
Newsletter
Members-only newsletter with pertinent news, updates, and announcements
Socials
Come to social events hosted for APAMSA members where you can make new friends, network, and socialize!
Webinars
Access recordings and attend events featuring policy experts, public figures, and community advocates pertinent to AANHPI health
Policy Compendium
Submit potential resolutions and policy positions voted upon by the House of Delegate annually at national conferences
Discounts and raffle opportunities from:
Bootcamps
Participate in a variety of specialty-specific bootcamp trainings led by residents and fellows
Mock Interviews
Practice your interview skills for career transitions
Personal Statement Reviews
Have your personal statements read and reviewed by those that have come before you!
Office Hours
Participate in office hours focusing on a variety of high-yield topics including LORs, financial aid, personal statement tips, and more
Mock Interviews
Practice your interview skills for health-professional school applications
Personal Statement Reviews
Have your personal statements read and reviewed by those studying and practicing in your profession of interest!
National Conference
Early bird discount to attend yearly national conferences
Swag
Free members-only swag including graduation stoles, lanyards, and more
Poster Printing
National Conference research poster printing subsidization of $30 on a first come-first served basis
Region IV Conference: Growth
We are pleased to welcome you to Region IV Conference scheduled for September 17th, 9AM-4PM EST! This year’s theme is entitled Growth: Change for a Better Future Stemming From Our Past. Join us at NSU-Davie campus for a weekend of community and fun!
Early bird registration by September 9th: $15
Regular/On-Site registration: $20
Please head over to our website for more details and registration!
We hope to see you there!
Region III Conference: Building Refuge
Hi everyone!
We are pleased to announce that Region III’s 2022 Conference will be held on October 15th at Sidney Kimmel Medical College! This year’s theme is “Building Refuge: Grappling with AANHPI Mental Health and Structural Violence.” We will be featuring incredible speakers who are working to reimagine and build safe spaces for our communities to thrive. Regional conferences provide amazing opportunities to meet and network with inspiring AANHPI leaders and healthcare professionals in the community. Event registration includes attendance to our conference, lunch and conference goodies, networking opportunities, and a chance to win raffles! We will also be having a post-conference social where you can meet other members from Region III.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 15th; 12-4pm
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-apamsa-region-iii-conference-tickets-399322713987 (Registration for discounted tickets ends 10/10!)
Location: Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Hamilton Building
Stay tuned for more updates as we reveal more information on our speakers and vendors, our in-person social, and travel grants to support attending the conference.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at region3@apamsa.org.
We hope to see you all there!
Region VI Conference: Building Interconnectedness
The Region VI Conference is officially confirmed for Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 9 AM-4PM at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago!!! This will be the first in-person R6 conference in over two years!!! Register now! $15 for early bird tickets and $20 for regular admission.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Building Interconnectedness Within the AANHPI Community.” It features a panel of speakers both within and outside of medicine who will share conversation on how to build the AANHPI community after fragmentation over the last couple years.
Lunch will be provided at conference, and there will also be opportunities to win swag and gift cards! Stay updated for info regarding speakers and workshops!