The American Medical Student Association

•Welcome•Announcements•AMSA Award Ceremony & Semester Celebration

Happy Birthday! Faran Khan

Ahad BagasraSteven Marineal

Casey SutcliffRachel Roesner

Melissa ArquinegoBurhan Adhami Nina Matthew

Mick HandtmannAnne BolampertiAngeline BabujiAshley Andrade

Gabrielle ClaytonErin AdamsKavita Patel

MCAT QUESTION OF THE DAY!

Answer the question and win a prize!

You readdddyyy?

BiologyAnemia is characterized by a reduced oxygen carrying

capacity of the blood, most commonly due to a decrease in hemoglobin production or a reduction in red blood cell count.

Would an individual who was mildly anemic due to iron deficiency experience an increase in resting ventilation rate?

•A. No, anemia does not directly affect blood gas concentrations or blood pH.

•B. No, in the absence of hemoglobin more oxygen would dissolve in the plasma.

•C. Yes, the lack of oxygen would cause blood pH to increase.

•D. Yes, the lack of oxygen would lead to an excess of carbon dioxide and a decrease in blood pH.

Gen Chem

2-Chloro-2-methylbutane more readily undergoes SN1 type reactions than SN2 reactions when in the presence of sodium alkoxide. If the concentration of the nucleophile is increased, then the:•A. Rate of reaction increases.•B. Rate of reaction decreases.•C. Rate of reaction does not change.•D. SN2 reaction predominates.

Physics• A force of 1 dyne will cause an object of mass 1

gram to accelerate at 1 cm/s2; therefore, 1 dyne is equal to x newtons. What is x?

• A. 10-5 (57%)• B. 10-1 (22%)• C. 101 (15%)• D. 105 (6%)

Orgo

How many carbons are in butane?

A.A. 1

B.B. 2

C.C. 3

D.D. 4

CAN Announcement • Loyola Gives

Thank you so much for your donations!

Drop off is tomorrow afternoon

CAN Announcement • Petition for to help student

organizations across campus because they are really struggling with promoting and publicizing events. Goal: 1,000 signatures

• https://www.change.org/petitions/loyola-university-chicago-revise-policies-to-help-promote-our-organizations-and-programs

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November 2012

•TODAY: FINAL AMSA MEETING OF THE YEAR! We will be having a party here in LSB 142 at 6-7pm with food, music, and decent conversations! We will also be hosting an Award Ceremony to recognize our most active members! All are welcome (:

•MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

• http://www.amsaloyola.org/your-voice.html

What should you do over break!? Think about joining a Committee!

Advocacy: Aravind Jagadeesan Healthcare Ethics: Annie BolampertiCommunity Outreach: Anisa PashajFellowship: Ankit PatelCampus Activities: Burhan AdhamiResearch: Rizwan Khan

Get your T-Shirt!

• T-shirts have arrived—pick yours up today if you haven’t already received one!

• Never too late to be a member!

• $20 & 20 points!

Office Hours(Office located in LSB Atrium; 3rd floor)

*Now by appointment only*

If you want to meet with any one of the E-Board members to pay your dues, socialize, or make your voice heard, please schedule an appointment by

emailing us at amsaloyola@gmail.com with your reason and availability (:

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:

WWW.AMSALOYOLA.ORG

Email: amsaloyola@gmail.com

Facebook Group: AMSA-Loyola

Twitter: @AMSALUC#amsaluc

Inspire Hour: AMSA Quote of the Week!

"Our own happiness lies in the happiness of others; our advancement lies in the advancement of others; our

good lies in the good of others."

~Maharaj

PharmFree Campaign

• PharmFree Leadership Institute• What is PharmFree?• Scorecard• Disclosure• PharmFree Week

– Feb. 4-8– Vote: week vs one day conference

Olivia Chan: ochan@luc.edu

AMSA Awards

• Most Active Members (most points)

Burhan Adhami 134

Majed Shaheen 130

Marc Rosenbaum 110

Damian Valencia 110• Most Diverse Member

(attended most variety of events)

Burhan Adhami

Platinum Members!

Burhan Adhami 134 ptsMajed Shaheen 130 pts

Damian Valencia 110 ptsMarc Rosenbaum 110 pts

Larissa Latorre 105 ptsMick Handtmann 100 pts

Ankit Patel 100 pts18

THANK YOU!

Vice President: Seema PatelSecretary: Matthew Hill

Term: Fall 2012

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013

Vice President- Roles/Responsibilities • a. Be an aide to the president.• b. attend majority of events AMSA-sponsored

events.• c. In case of the absence or disability of the

president, assume the duties of the president.• d. Oversee the coordination of all projects.• e. Maintain AMSA Locker.• f. Make any room reservation as needed.• g. Work closely with former VP in transitioning

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013

Secretary- Roles/Responsibilities • a. Keep a written record of all meetings (general membership

meetings, executive, etc.) In order to provide the chapter with a record of issues discussed, problems posed, ideas raised and of the people who participated in the group discussion for benefit of the chapter and its members.

• b. Recite or summarize the record of minutes for approval by the membership via email and at the beginning of meetings.

• c. Sign in members at general meetings• d. Keep a current list of all active members, both nationally and

locally, listing all events attended.• e. Record minutes to be open to all members.• f. In case of absence, have a substitute appointed that day by any

member of the executive committee.• g. Maintain email account.

Open E-Board Positions Spring 2013

Eligibility: -Active member ($20 and 20 pts)

-Sophomore, Junior, Senior standing*

-No previous experience is necessary

*Freshmen or transfer students can apply for an E-Board position in May for Fall 2013

Have a wonderful break (:See you in 2013!