USESOM Opens International Chapter of the American Medical Student Association

Under the leadership of Assoc. Professor of Clinical Medicine, Dr. Lori Trout, the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine (USESOM) opened an international chapter of the American Medical School Association (AMSA). As a kick-off celebration for the official acceptance of USESOM as an official international AMSA chapter (charter #8007 on the AMSA website), the University held its first annual "AMSA Keggs and Eggs Party". The party was a tremendous success with over 50 members and spouses/children attending a barbeque lunch at a USESOM AMSA member's home. There was game-playing and an Easter egg hunt for the children, and a tennis match for the adults.

In addition to being a chartered chapter of the AMSA, USESOM's AMSA group has also been recognized as an official club of the Student Government Association of USESOM. The AMSA club continues with its on-going community service project of assisting the local veterinarians during surgical procedures.