LSU New Orleans AMA

Happy , LSMS members! 🩺 We thank you today and every day for your dedication to the practice of medicine.

Med students' voices matter. Wednesday at 12 p.m. CT, join fellow students in discussing the impact of the new administration on health care policy and how it might change the medical landscape. Register now: http://spr.ly/6184HbyDa

LSU New Orleans AMA is very excited to announce we will be hosting Dr. Susan Bailey, current AMA President, for a virtual Lunch and Learn session on December 8th, 2020 @ 12pm. Dr. Bailey will be speaking about COVID-19 and the future of vaccination.

Dr. Bailey is an allergist in private practice, and has been with Fort Worth Allergy and Asthma Associates for over 30 years. She completed her residency in general pediatrics and a fellowship in allergy/immunology at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., and is board certified in allergy and immunology, and pediatrics and has been awarded the title of Distinguished Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

Please stay tuned for more information in the weekly announcements about a Zoom link and Q/A guidelines.

Susan R. Bailey, MD | Board of Trustees Speaker, AMA House of Delegates (Ex officio member) | AMA Susan R. Bailey, MD, holds the position of speaker, AMA House of Delegates (ex officio member) on the Board of Trustees at the American Medical Association. Find Susan R. Bailey's profile at the AMA.

Next week is National Medical Student Advocacy Week!! Check out the schedule for speakers and events beginning October 12th and register on the AMA website to attend events and webinars

https://www.ama-assn.org/residents-students/medical-school-life/2020-medical-student-national-advocacy-week

September is Women in Medicine month!
From clinics to classrooms, thank you to the all the women physicians, residents, and facing head on. Join us in honoring women in medicine this September during . Get involved: http://spr.ly/6001GWl2f

AMA Virtual White Coat Ceremony 2020, see below for information!

AMA Virtual White Coat Ceremony To recognize the nation’s next generation of medical students, the AMA is airing a virtual welcome event to complement school-based white coat ceremonies on Aug. 19.

Orientation to AMA Call on Tuesday August 4th @ 7:00PM CST
zoom - https://bcm.zoom.us/j/93199633064?pwd=cklrOGRKSkpJYUNjajYrYWxyTXZGQT09

Introduction to Policy Writing Workshop on Tuesday August 11th @ 7:00PM CST
zoom - https://bcm.zoom.us/j/98747611299?pwd=MDUxNTAwdVpIR2UvNGhieWhSR0NwZz09

Upcoming Zoom Meetings for AMA MSS Region 3!

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Today we’re here with medical students from across our state, working together to impact health legislation at the annual meeting of the Louisiana State Medical Society

Thanks to everyone that's here to represent LSU New Orleans! Blake Denley, Allison Feibus, Ashley Duhon, Carl Sabottke, and Brittany Foret.

Meeting the President of the AMA, Barbara McAneny!

Hey everyone! Today is “Take Back Saturday”. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. If you, friends or family have unused prescription meds, consider taking them to one of these sites listed here, or refer to the website to find the sites closest to you!