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Kaplan MCAT Course Auction PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 03:03

Considering enrolling in a Kaplan MCAT course? As a service to our members, we are auctioning off a course on eBay. Historically, the winning bid has been hundreds of dollars lower than the regular price of approximately $1800!

If you've never used eBay before, it's relatively simple to register! If you have additional questions, contact Webmaster Rohun Palekar ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Here is the link for the eBay auction, it will be up until February 7th at 11 PM. If that link doesn't work, try this: http://tiny.cc/THBRa
Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 February 2010 19:23 )
 
Volunteering PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:05
We are going to be volunteering at the Salvation Army on North Market Street Thursday February, 4th from 4-6pm.  We will be helping to tidy up the store and anything else that they need.  If you would like to join us, please e-mail Rohini Chakravarthy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Tuesday February 2nd.  Please let Rohini know if you have a car and would be willing to drive.
 
Blood Drive PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:10
A Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross will be held on Friday, February 12th from 11:30 PM - 3:30 PM in the basement of the YMCA located on Wright Street in Champaign (across the from Lincoln Hall).  To sign up for an appointment time to donate (offered every 15 min.) or to sign up to be a walk-in to donate blood, please email Lisa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with the time you would like to donate, your name, and email address.  Also, if you are unable to donate, please sign up to volunteer at the blood drive by emailing Lisa ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  Times to volunteer: set-up at 10:15 AM, 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, or clean-up at 3:30 PM.  *Note: Blood donated to the American Red Cross will also be used to help towards Haiti relief. We are in an emergency state for both O negative and B negative blood products, and we need your help! Please consider saving 3 lives in this time of need!
 
Donations for the Haiti Disaster Relief PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:02
Hey AMSA!!!   During the General Meeting this Thursday we will be collecting donations for the Haiti Disaster Relief.  We all know how devastating this disaster was, and as pre-medical students we should do all we can to help out these people in need.  All we are asking is that you bring your spare change or a couple of dollars, and we will have a bucket up front to collect all the donations.  Just so you guys know all the donations will be going to Partners in Health's Haiti Relief Fund.  Thank you so much in advance for your generosity, and we look forward to seeing you all at the meeting!  As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact Grace-Marie at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Meagan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
AMSA’s Mom’s Weekend Brunch Committee PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 17:01
This spring will be our Fourth Annual Mom’s Weekend Brunch.  Basically, the Saturday of Mom’s week, April 17th, we host a brunch at Kennedy’s at Stone Creek.  We provide a meal, a guest speaker, and host a raffle where all proceeds go towards our Relay For Life Team.  Additionally, this is a wonderful opportunity to meet other pre-medical students in AMSA, spend time with your family, and give them a chance to understand an aspect of your life. In the past our guest speakers have talked about subjects such as the HPV vaccine, health programs on campus, and a discussion of the politics of healthcare.  In order to plan for this event Heather needs a committee of people to assist in the process.  It has a minimal time commitment and you get to become more involved.  Heather has meetings about once a month and are half an hour to an hour, where she gives the committee certain tasks to complete for the next meeting.  In March we will have an envelope stuff party where we compile all the invitations to mail out.  Heather is planning the first meeting for sometime later next week, but will send an email out to those interested giving the exact time and location.  Please email Heather at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested in becoming more involved.  Again it is a minimal time commitment and even if you cannot attend the meetings, you can still complete the tasks on your own and contribute.  Heather looks forward to working with you soon.
 
Peer Tutoring for Pre-Med Prerequisite Classes PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Friday, 04 September 2009 17:57
Apply to be a tutor by filling out the attached application and emailing it to Lisa Pearson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  as soon as possible.  Or if you are interested in being tutored by a fellow AMSA member for any Pre-Med Prerequisite classes please email the following information to Lisa Pearson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  as soon as possible. Name, Email, Class you want to be tutored for,Year.  If you have any questions, please email Lisa Pearson at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 February 2010 17:12 )
 
Science Stars PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:04
Hey everybody! It's second semester and "Science Stars" will  be this semester every other MONDAY. There is a day change so please take note of that if you are interested because it will not be on Thursdays this semester. The time is still from 1:45/1:50 pm- 3:30. Please email me if you would like to participate this semester. We are hoping to get out first program up and running the 1st or second week in February! Also, if you are participating and have a car that is always appreciated to let me know. I look forward to hearing from you all soon! Any questions or comments send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 27 January 2010 17:04 )
 
Pay Your Dues! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Rohun Palekar   
Thursday, 27 August 2009 04:23

This year, we are requiring our members to hold both "local" and "national" AMSA memberships. The national dues might seem steep, but remember you'll get a free MSAR, discounted Kaplan MCAT courses, etc. After you pay us through PayPal, we'll register you for AMSA national. 

Edit: After you pay your dues through PayPal, please fill out the brochure attached to this announcement. All you need to fill out is the "Name" and "Address" fields and whether or not you want to get the free subscription to The New Physician (I highly recommend it). If you used your parents credit card, please write their name in the signature field of the brochure, so we can match their name to the credit card payment. We do NOT require your credit card number, as you have already paid through PayPal. Once you have paid your dues and filled out the form, bring the form to the AMSA cubicle in the Illini Union RSO offices (second floor) and place it in the tray marked "Recruitment".

1)  If you're a senior and aren't yet a national member:

Full Year Local Dues + 1 Years National Dues ($65 total)

2) If you're a junior and aren't yet a national member:

Full Year Local Dues + 2 Years National Dues ($85 total)

3) If you're a sophomore and aren't yet a national member:

Full Year Local Dues + 3 Years National Dues ($95 total) 

4) If you're a freshman and aren't yet a national member:

Full Year Local Dues + 4 Years National Dues ($105 total)

5) Two ways to belong to this category:

a) If you're in a Kaplan course. You get a discounted national membership, which you need to purchase yourself. Email us when you've registered at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

b) If you're already a national member. Good Job!

Full Year Local Dues + 0 Years National Dues ($30 total) 
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 September 2009 14:59 )
 
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