Membership Benefits

Drawing upon their personal understanding of the financial toll of medical education, the student leaders of AMSA have developed programs to help ease the strain.

FINANCIAL AMSA GoldOption® Line of Credit Bank of America Credit Card TEST PREP USMLERx Discounts Kaplan MCAT Test Prep COMLEX Preparation TRAVEL Hotel Discounts Car Rental Discounts AMSA's Online Travel Center AMSA Student Housing Directory BOOKS, EQUIPMENT & PUBLICATIONS Barnes & Noble.com AMSA Online Bookstore The New England Journal of Medicine Subscription Discount PDA and Smartphone Medical References Discount AMSA Online Instrument Sales The Medical Letter Electronic Site License VisualDx Student Medicine Benefits, services and programs are subject to change without notice.

INSURANCE & MEDICAL Student Health Insurance Discount Dental and Vision Plans Collegiate Assistance Program (CAP) GEICO Auto Insurance Homeowners/Renters/Condominium Insurance Discount Contact Lenses OTHER BENEFITS FROM AMSA The New Physician magazine Member Listserves AMSA Catalog 4th Year Med Student Resources AMSA Career Development Residency Program Reviews AMSA Student Mentor Program Member Login Required REQUEST YOUR AMSA ID Enter your email:

Tired of paying bookstore prices and lugging your texts home from the bookstore? Shop at AMSA's online bookstore at www.bn.com/AMSA.

Enjoy 5% discounts on all online purchases on everything found at the AMSA/Barnes & Noble.com Bookstore with free shipping on orders over $25.

 

 

Struggle with an overloaded curriculum? Here’s a tip.
VisualDx Student Medicine – See. Learn. Discern.

Easy-to-Use Web-based Software Immediately Expands Knowledge!

1. Thousands of high-quality medical images with quick-read clinical text
2. Over 900 visually identifiable diseases
3. Review dermatology, ophthalmology, radiology and other conditions not adequately covered in lectures
4. Better understand presenting variations
5. Establish a logical process for developing differential diagnoses
6. Search by diagnosis name or simply enter just one disease sign or symptom

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AMSA members have exclusive access to 3 free modules including Acute Pulmonary Infections, International Travel, and Immunocompromised. Members also receive substantial discounts for this 14-module package (more details), now only $19.99 (students) / $149 (practicing physicians).

AMSA members, log on now to VisualDx Student Medicine
Enter your AMSA ID and first name as it appears on your member ID card and The New Physician magazine mailing label (first letter capitalized). Not a member? Sign up online.

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The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM.org) is where medical students and physicians around the world go for breakthrough peer-reviewed research, authoritative review articles and trustworthy resources for clinical care in today’s rapidly evolving medical environment.

AMSA student members receive a special rate – 52 issues for $52.00!  That’s a savings of 67% off the regular full rate.  An NEJM subscription includes 52 weekly print issues PLUS full online access to exclusive NEJM.org richmedia features reserved for subscribers only.  Popular features on NEJM.org include downloadable images and articles as PowerPoint Slides or Slide Sets, Clinical Practice audio articles, and Videos in Clinical Medicine.  Take the Image Challenge quiz each week or post a comment on the latest Perspective video discussion.  Visit the beta site and preview new gadgets and projects. You can’t afford to miss out.

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Discount on PDA and Smartphone Medical References Available to all AMSA members

Skyscape, the leading purveyor of trusted medical references on mobile devices, is pleased to offer AMSA members a 25% discount on their 500+ titles. Need a more comprehensive plan for your time in the wards?  Then the AMSA/Skyscape Student bundle for $84.95 ($240 value) might be for you. This bundle is compatible with most PDAs and Smartphones, such as the Palm, Pocket PC, BlackBerry, Symbian and the iPhone. More info...

To purchase the AMSA/Skyscape Student bundle, or save 25% on the 500+ titles covering 35 specialties and purchase discount priced PDAs, visit the AMSA/Skyscape Discount Portal.

Kaplan MCAT Test Prep Available to all AMSA Premedical members

AMSA realizes that taking the MCAT (and achieving a competitive score) is a premed's biggest concern and our partnership with Kaplan just made that a little easier on the wallet.  Every national member of AMSA receives a $200 stackable discount on their test prep (that means $200 ON TOP of any national promotion Kaplan might be running) in addition to access to a number of other helpful resources.  Contact your chapter officer or visit www.kaptest.com/amsa today for details!

COMLEX Test Prep Available to all AMSA Osteopathic members

As a special benefit to our Osteopathic members, AMSA has recently established a partnership with the hottest COMLEX preparation site available. COMBANK offers an unparalleled experience of taking live COMLEX-formatted questions for individuals taking the COMLEX Level 2 CE and Level 3 examinations. Our members automatically receive a 15% discount to all Qbank subscriptions. The old days of using USMLE resources to prepare for COMLEX exams are over!  Visit www.combankmed.com for more information on how YOU can better your COMLEX scores. Be sure to enter AMSA to receive the discount.

Looking for physical diagnosis tools? AMSA chapters across the country are having great on-site sales through AMSA's national distributor; see your local chapter officer for more details. But if you have no choice but the bookstore...buy them online and avoid bookstore prices. Visit AMSA's Online Instrument Store now.

 

 

Many schools have a health insurance requirement for their students. AMSA’s insurance plan can ensure that you meet that requirement, while giving you more benefit for your money and as many choices as possible. Learn more about student insurance at www.uhcsr.com/AMSA, or call UnitedHealthcare StudentResources at 800-505-5450. You can enroll online in just minutes and pay conveniently by credit card or eCheck.

Residents of New York and Massachusetts have a plan specific to their state, so please be sure to select the appropriate plan. Plans not available in MT, NH, NJ, OR, PR, VT or WA. 

Get more without spending more! – UnitedHealth Allies discount program and Collegiate Assistance Program are new for 2008-2009, and they are both included at no extra cost with every AMSA student health insurance policy. These value added services can help stretch your healthcare dollar. (Read more below.)

Included at no extra cost with every AMSA student health insurance policy is the UnitedHealth Allies^® discount program. Although not insurance, the UnitedHealth Allies discount program provides up to 50% savings for a variety of healthcare services and products including dental, vision and wellness. Enjoy additional savings on massage therapy, sports apparel & equipment, fitness club membership and even textbooks. The discount card is accepted at thousands of locations nationwide.

Also included at no extra cost with every AMSA student health insurance policy is 24/7, toll free access to a team of Registered Nurses and Student Assistance Specialists that are there to help students manage common problems and stressors that can detract from academic success. CAP professionals can assist with health, personal, school, legal or financial concerns before they become unmanageable.

Discounted Contact Lens Available to all AMSA members

Get contact lenses at Vision Direct and save up to 70% off retail!

AMSA members, plus family and friends, get an additional 10% off and receive FREE shipping on orders of $99 or more. Use coupon code AMSA10 at checkout at www.visiondirect.com/AMSA

Vision Direct is a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com and the second largest online retailer of contact lenses in the United States, delivering over half a million orders each year.

Our partnership with GEICO Auto Insurance gives you the benefit of great rates on high-quality car insurance. In addition to your membership discount - which could shave as much as 8% more off GEICO's already low prices - you'll also receive 24-hour service online or by phone, efficient and fair claim handling, and the peace of mind that comes with being protected by an auto insurance company rated A++ for financial stability. Click here or call 1-800-368-2734 for a free rate quote today, and mention AMSA.

 

 

 

GEICO’s Property Agency can help AMSA members obtain homeowners, renters and condominium insurance. Call GEICO’s Property Agency at 1-866-858-4959 Monday-Friday 7:30am-12:00am, Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am-7:00pm EST for a quote or visit us at geico.com.

AMSA Platinum Plus^® Credit Cards with WorldPoints^® rewards

• Earn 1 point for every $1 in net retail purchases§
• Redemption options include cash, brand-name merchandise, travel with no blackout dates, discounts at hotels, and gift certificates§
• No annual fee
• Access to the MyConcierge^sm service, a unique personal assistance service
• Choice of Visa^® or MasterCard^® credit card

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AMSA American Express^® Card with WorldPoints^® rewards

• Earn 1 point for every $1 in net retail purchases§
• Redemption options include cash, brand-name merchandise, travel with no blackout dates, discounts at hotels, and gift certificates§
• No annual fee, and the flexibility to pay over time
• Identity theft recovery and absolute fraud protection

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• AMSA offers a predictable payment, predictable term, unsecured line of credit account for AMSA members.
• This account can be used for debt consolidation.*
• Offered through Bank of America, accounts are made available to qualified applicants with credit lines up to $35,000.**

For more information, call Bank of America at 1-888-727-7337. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8am to midnight ET, Saturday: 8am to 5pm ET, Sunday: 9am to 5pm ET. Be sure to mention priority code ZPCN. Or apply online.

* We may prohibit use of this account to pay off or pay down any account issued by FIA Card Services, N.A
** Upon approval, we will establish your credit line based on creditworthiness. Your actual credit line could be lower than $35,000
- GoldOption is a registered trademark of FIA Card Services, N.A.
- This account is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A.

AMSA members receive great deals when you rent from Alamo^®, including year-round discounts of up to 20% off. Request ID Number AMSA at the time of reservation. Call Alamo at 1-800-462-5266 or visit the Alamo Website.

AMSA member receive great offers from National^® on your next car rental, including one free day. Request Contract I.D. AMSA at the time of reservation. Call National at 1-800 CAR-RENT or visit nationalcar.com.

AMSA members SAVE at Choice Hotels International^®! Nine Great Brands... Comfort Inn^®, Comfort Suites^®, Quality^®, Sleep Inn^®, Clarion^®, MainStay Suites^®, Suburban Extended Stay^®, Econo Lodge^® and Rodeway Inn^®!

• 15% discount at more than 5,000 participating locations worldwide!
• Convenience of booking via (800) 258-2847 or choicehotels.com!
• AMSA Special Rate ID #00207670 dedicated to our members for use in making discounted reservations!

Don't forget you must book in advance and reference the AMSA Special Rate Identification #00207670. Additionally, members can maximize their savings at Choice Hotels by taking advantage of their Choice Privileges^® rewards programs. These programs will allow members to accumulate FREE room nights, airline miles and more!

Direct access to ATC's online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Go to www.atcmeetings.com/amsa and click on Member Travel. When you register using the online booking tool, please enter AMSA in the Association field.

• ATC is proud to offer association members complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs.
• Exclusive leisure travel specials on vacations, cruises, luxury resort getaways & more.
• Book city tours and events online, including restaurants, theater and concert events.
• Online tools for full internet leisure travel reservations-build your own vacation!

ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets and MORE…

 

 

Exclusive USMLERx Winter Special
Save big with the top-rated USMLERx Q-banks for Step 1 and Step 2 CK. For a limited time, buy a 3 or 6 month Step 1 Q-bank and get USMLERx Step 1 Flash Facts with 14,000 online flash cards FREE! Subscribe now at www.usmlerx.com/amsa. Hurry, offer ends January 31, 2009.

Unbiased Drug Information and Treatment Guidelines From The Medical Letter, Inc.

Most medical students are aware that drug company representatives may exaggerate information related to their product but have neither the time nor the resources to check the accuracy of the manufacturers' claims.

The Medical Letter, Inc. publishes The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics and Treatment Guidelines. These two flagship publications offer critical and comparative appraisals of new drugs and are considered the "Gold Standard," in new drug review. The Medical Letter is a non profit organization and is completely independent. It is supported solely by subscription fees and accepts no advertising, grants or donations. The Medical Letter and AMSA firmly believe that, "Where you hear about new medicines first, matters."

Benefits include:

• For AMSA members entering their first clinical year of medical school; complementary online access to; The Medical Letter’s Group Site License. This Site License includes electronic access to the following:

• The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
• Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter
• Palm OS handheld PDA applications for both publications
• Access to The Medical Letter's Adverse Drug Interactions Program
• Access to The Medical Letter's Antimicrobial Therapy program
• Access to thousands of high-quality CME test questions related to disease entities, new treatments and treatment guidelines.

Please note: You must keep your AMSA contact information up to date to receive the complimentary subscription. The Medical Letter will be sending access instructions automatically by email.


• For all other AMSA members; 26 issues (1 full year) of The Medical Letter print, Palm and online included for only $25… that's more than 70% off the regular, ($98) subscription price. Sign up for a year's subscription and impress your attendings with your unbiased knowledge of the latest therapies!
  
  
• 12 issues (1 full year) of Treatment Guidelines from The Medical Letter print Palm and online included for only $29… a 70% savings off the regular, ($98) subscription price. Subscribe today and find out what the consensus recommendations are for disease entities.

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