Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I join AMSA?
You can join AMSA at any time! Applications are filled out online only but you can pay online or in person at any of the general meetings!
How much are Dues?
Dues are $62.07 if paid online and $60.00 if paid in person at a general body meeting. This is only due one time an academic year.
Is there a minimum GPA to join AMSA?
No. We have an open door policy, and we accept all students with the common interest of becoming physicians.
What does the application entail?
The application itself is entirely online. You will be asked to provide some basic information about yourself, like your name, e-mail, and NID.
What if I have class during part/all of meetings?
Several of our members either have to leave from class, or arrive late due to class. It is never a problem as far as your participation in AMSA. You will, however, be missing out on the physician speakers. You can still pick up an events sheet and newsletter to find out what we will be up to in the upcoming weeks or check out the Events tab. Meetings serve as your opportunity to hear professionals and mingle with officers and other members. You can still do this by attending any of our events!
What is the mentor/mentee program?
This is a program where we match up premed students based on their year in college and major. Third and fourth years who have finished their premed requirements will be paired up with first and second years who are just beginning on the premed path. The third and fourth year mentors can provide advice on classes, professors, majors, MCAT, and many other things. E-mail Academics@premedamsa.com for more info!
Where is the AMSA cubicle?
The AMSA office is on the 2nd floor of the Student Union in the Office of Student Involvement. Please stop by to pick up an events sheet and newsletter!
Where and when are the meetings held?
AMSA meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays from 5:00 -6:30 in the Student Union Key West Ballroom-218AB. Please check our Events Calendar for the next meeting date!
Where can I find out about events?
General AMSA events will be posted on the events page in our calendar and will be updated after every general meeting. You can also find out about our events by e-mailing information@premedamsa.com and by joining our Facebook group: Pre-Med AMSA @ UCF.
Can I remain a member if I have not been active?
Yes. We do not require honors amsa status to remain a member. You will only be excluded from our honors amsa status list that is turned into the Pre-Health Office at the end of every semester.
What if I went to an event but its not showing up on my points log?
If it has been less than a week since the event, we may still be in the process of putting in your points. If it has been more than a week since the event, you can either email information@premedamsa.com or e-mail the director that was in charge of that event.
Once I join, do I have to re-apply to remain a member?
Yes. You must apply every year to renew your membership. If you first joined in the Fall, you have to reapply every Fall. If you joined in Spring, you will have to re-apply each Fall. If you joined in the Summer, your membership will count towards the Fall Semester.
Can AMSA help me find volunteering opportunities?
Yes. Our volunteering directors are here to help you! They can provide you with the information you need to find a volunteering or research position. They cannot line up positions for you, but they can give you the advice and tools you need to do it yourself.
Are my volunteering hours tracked through Volunteer UCF?
Yes, AMSA tracks all of your hours through Volunteer UCF so you don’t have to! At the end of the semester, you can visit Volunteer UCF's cubicle in the Office of Student Involvement on the 2nd floor of the Student Union and ask for a print-out of all your hours logged.
