ASU
What is the name of ASU’s Mascot?
Sparky
Who is our chapter president?
Sofia Atencio
What does AMSA stand for?
American Medical Student Association
When should you apply if you want to go from undergrad to medical school right away?
Spring of your Junior year.
What is the MCAT scored out of?
528
What year was ASU founded?
1885
What are our meeting days and times?
Every other Wednesday, 7:30-9:00 PM
Who can join AMSA?
AMSA National is open to Premed students, Medical Students, Residents, and Physicians.
What’s the average GPA of a successful applicant?
The average GPA for a matriculant in the 2017-2018 cycle was 3.71.
Who offers the MCAT?
AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges)
Name a notable ASU alum!
Jimmy Kimmel, David Spade, Steve Allen, Pat Tillman, etc.
Where are our meeting hosted on campus this semester?
Creativity Commons Room 103
When was AMSA founded by the American Medical Association?
1950
What percentage of students take a gap year before medical school?
A 2019 survey from the Association of American Medical Colleges found that 44% of 2019 medical students chose to take a gap year or two.
How much time do you have to complete the MCAT?
7.5 hours!
What are the school colors?
Maroon and Gold
How many volunteer hours do you need each semester to be an active member in AMSA?
10 hours (at least 2 AMSA hours, 8 outside hours)
Name a company, service, or resource AMSA National provides discounts on.
Kaplan Test Prep, FIGS Scrubs, BetterHelp, MedSchoolCoach, Travel Discounts, etc.
How many schools does the average applicant apply to?
In 2018-2019, AAMC reported the average applicant applies to 16 schools.
What’s the average MCAT score of a successful applicant?
511.9 (80th percentile) was the average score of matriculants in the 2022-2023 cycle.
506.5 is the average score of all applicants
What is the president of ASU’s name?
Michael Crow
When is our next meeting date?
Name one of the National AMSA's action committees.
Community and Public Health; Environmental Health; Gender and Sexuality; Global Health; Health Policy; Medical Education Team; Race Ethnicity and Culture in Health (REACH); Wellness and Student Life
What does AAMC stand for?
Association of American Medical Colleges
What are the four sections of the MCAT?
1. Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
2. Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
3.Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
4. CARS