NASA also acts as a source of information to assist students in acclimating themselves to the culture of a country different from their own and to the challenges of medical school. For the students at the School of Medicine at UAG, NASA can be a vital component of a successful medical school life. A peer tutoring service not only benefits students who require additional assistance in course work, but it also acts as a valuable review for tutors. In order to evaluate the performance of our students on standardized examinations and the quality of teaching, a statistical report can provide valuable insight. Hosting practicing physicians, recent graduates in residency programs, and visiting professors can offer students insight to current opportunities in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Speakers can also act as motivators and inspire our students to further successes.
Equalize opportunities for IMGs as well as eliminate unfair legislation against IMGs. Lobby to eliminate the CSA exam for US international students, and provide the same opportunities for IMG's in obtaining competitive US residency positions as given to US medical graduates. Form working relationships with national medical organizations to access helpful information for our students and create a network to assist in fighting for equity for IMGs. Work with nationally recognized and respecten medical student organizations such as the American College of International Physicians, the Student American Medical Association, and the American Medical Students Association to increase awareness of academic and student life at UAG, gain information about current opportunities and changes in medical academia, and provide UAG with even further international credibility and recognition. The current system used to provide students with information and documents places a great burden on the secretaries and faculty, making it cumbersome and inefficient.