AMSA Past President Receives Prestigious APHA Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award

Main Category: Medical Students / Training
Article Date: 16 Oct 2007 - 7:00 PDT

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The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), the nation's largest, independent medical student organization, is proud to announce that Immediate Past President Jay Bhatt has received the 2007 Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award from the American Public Health Association (APHA).

Bhatt is a fourth year medical student at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served as AMSA's national president during 2006-2007. He serves on the Governing Council of the APHA and on the Bureau of Communications at the American Osteopathic Association. He also serves on the boards of the American College of Preventive Medicine, Physicians for a National Health Program and Justice Speaks. Bhatt is a National Health Service Corps scholar, honoring his commitment to the underserved. Bhatt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The Jay S. Drotman Memorial Award was established to recognize the career of a promising young public health professional or student. The award was officially established in March 1979 by Peter Drotman, M.D., M.P.H. in memory of his late brother and is presented annually by the APHA. The APHA is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. This year's award will be presented at the APHA Annual Meeting on November 6 at 6:30 p.m.

"I feel truly honored to have received this award. I thank AMSA National President Dr. Ehlert for nominating me and my mentors who have contributed to my development in public health and medicine, including Paul Wright, Dr. Gopal Sankaran, Dr. Patch Adams and Dr. Paul Farmer," says Bhatt. "My experiences with AMSA and APHA, among other organizations, were and continue to be instrumental in shaping my growth, values and commitment to the very best in public health and patient advocacy."

About the American Medical Student Association

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA), with more than a half-century history of medical student activism, is the oldest and largest independent association of physicians-in-training in the United States. Founded in 1950, AMSA is a student-governed, non-profit organization committed to representing the concerns of physicians-in-training. With more than 68,000 members, including medical and premedical students, residents and practicing physicians, AMSA is committed to improving medical training as well as advancing the profession of medicine. AMSA focuses on four strategic priorities, including universal healthcare, disparities in medicine, diversity in medicine and transforming the culture of medical education.

To learn more about AMSA, our strategic priorities, or joining the organization, please visit us online at http://www.amsa.org/.

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