Western U Articulation Program AMSA Meeting

If you didn't know this, don't tell us we didn't give you heads up...but if you are a pre-medical student planning to attend Western University of Health Sciences, you have an advantage of getting in! 

As a CSUSB Biology student, you have the opportunity to apply to an articulation program that links CSUSB students to Western U's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. However, you must make sure that your requirements are met before applying. 

On October 23, 2012 at 12:30pm in CO-103, AMSA presented speakers Dr. Stuart Sumida, AMSA Advisor & Head of the Western Articulation Program, and Jodi Olson, Director, Master of Science in Medical Sciences at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Sumida spoke to members of the requirements that are required for the articulation program, what the program entails, and of course, how to apply. Judi Olson directed her presentation on how students can gain a Master of Science in the Medical Science program at Western U.

Judi Olson speaking to AMSA members about the MSMS program.

What you need to know for the Master of Science in Medical Sciences program at Western U.

However, if you missed out on this very informative AMSA session, you can visit here, where you can learn more about the requirements and application process of the Western U Articulation program. For more information regarding the Western University of Health Sciences, click this link to be directed to their main page.

Lastly, AMSA welcomed the return of their sister club, Pre-SOMA D.O. Pre-Medical Organization, which is dedicated to students that are interested in Osteopathic Medicine! Check out their facebook page here for more information.

AMSA Promoting Health

Becoming a part of AMSA has many perks, and one to consider involves promoting health on campus and in the community. 

Over the summer, AMSA participated in the Late Night Rec Sports event held on Tuesday, Sept 18, 2012. The event  lasted  from 8:00-2:00am and was held by Recreational Sports in the CW Garden on campus. The night was filled with laser tag, rock climbing, sports tournaments, free massages, music and food!

AMSA, among other organizations on campus, was present to enjoy the festivities!

AMSA tabling at Late Night.

Late Night Rec Sports
(from left) Officers: Victor Cao, Talin Nercissian, Ricky Juarez, Genesis Dayrit, Rick Cordova

Officers Susana Arias and Genesis Dayrit

Officer Victor Cao recruiting!

 And as fall quarter has once again rolled around, AMSA took part in the San Bernardino Striders Kickoff event held Saturday Oct 20th held by the Healthy San Bernardino Coalition. The San Bernardinon Striders program focuses on promoting healthy living in the community. At the event, clubs in the community were set up in order to promote both nutritional and mental health, and joined in on a walk to promote the important of health. Along with the walk, the event included free zumba lessons and a smoothie party. Mayor Pat Morris of San Bernardino was also present to speak about the important of walking clubs in the community and kick-off the walk!

AMSA officers volunteered at the event, as well as enjoyed some of the fun! 

Officer Emily Escobar and Marlene Noriega (from left) offer fruit and water to attendees.

Signing up!

Officer Rick Cordova (middle left) taking advantage of the free dance lessons

More zumba lessons!

Summer 2012- Las Vegas Bodies Exhibition Trip

On September 12, AMSA and Bio Club joined PAAC (Pre-Health Association of Allied Coyotes) on an overnight stay in Las, Vegas Nevada. On the first day, they took a tour of the anatomy lab at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, then joined APHP (Allied Pre-Health Professions), a pre-health club at UNLV, for dinner.

Biology Club, PAAC, and AMSA officers and members at the Barstow station at 8am, getting ready for the drive to Las Vegas, Nevada.

Waiting outside the anatomy lab at UNLV. Beware, cadavers beyond!

Afterward, a night on the town!

The next day, they visited the Bodies Exhibition located in Luxor, Hotel and Casino, getting an opportunity to learn more about the human anatomy and not to mention- gaze upon a pair of smoker's lungs!

One last stop before heading home.

Summer 2012- Ronald McDonald House Dinner

What did AMSA do this summer, you're probably wondering...

Well, we were busy at the Ronald McDonald House in Loma Linda preparing a dinner for approximately 40 people. Who stays at the RMH? Families with sick children at Loma Linda University stay at the house, and AMSA's goal is to spend an evening cooking for them. 

On Wednesday, June 20th from 4:30-8:30pm, AMSA officers and members cooked a Mexican-themed dinner of carne asada tacos and chicken quesadillas with salsa, Mexican rice, and chips. 

Chicken barbecuing. Yum!

Break time.

Time to eat!

 RMH volunteers always clean afterward.

Group picture. 

First AMSA Officer's Meeting 2012-2013

June 18, newly elected AMSA officers are busy from the very beginning; they sat at the longest table at Panera Bread to pour over their first set of official meeting notes, discuss important topics for the new school year, but, of course, not without Panera Bread smoothies and soup. These promising group of students sat for over two hours discussing the various opportunities they could offer pre-medical students for the 2012-2013 school year.

From the left: Ricky Juarez (President), Susana Arias (Webmaster), Genesis Dayrit (Social Coordinator), Eddie Menacho (Fundraising Coordinator), Tony Menacho (Events Coordinator), Christian Howard (Secretary), Talin Nercissian (Vice President), Chi Eboka (Recruitment Coordinator). 

 Left: Niya Larios (Pre-Med Research Coordinator)

Hard at work!

Left: Chi Eboka (Recruitment Coordinator) and Ricardo Rodriguez (Treasurer)

Left: Ricky Juarez (President) and Genesis Dayrit (Social Coordinator)