Vision and Mission
The University of Guam Premedical Chapter of the American Medical Student Association is dedicated to assisting its members to be successful as they prepare to matriculate at medical schools by involving them in the advancement of health care delivery to all people; assisting in the betterment and understanding of world health problems; building a system of support and guidance as members develop academically and professionally during their premedical years.
PURPOSES
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To provide an environment that supports the creative ideas of premedical students.
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To promote, encourage and maintain a cohesive relationship with the students and non-student organizations of the University of Guam.
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To serve as a forum for discussion of health issues and develop a policy agenda for premedical students.
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To affect change in the premedical education of UOG students and to respond to the needs of students and society.
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To maintain its status as an independent organization.
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To maintain its primary identity as an organization for premedical students.
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To establish a scheduled system to work under the guidance and mentorship of the island's health professionals and scientific researchers.
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To promote, maintain and support programs that enhance the quality of health care in the community.
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To be financially independent and maintain a stable financial base.
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To continue develop health care leadership .
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To seek, develop and provide membership services to the premedical student community.
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To increase knowledge of health information among members and the public.
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To periodically re-evaluate the above purposes and ensure that they are carried out in a proper fashion.
HISTORY
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The University of Guam Premedical Chapter of the American Medical Student Association was recently established back in October 2016.
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The national AMSA's 2017 House of Delegates voted to pass the UOG Premedical Chapter's charter resolution at AMSA's National Convention on February 25, 2017.
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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS