Perfusionists in training are vital to the success of our Society and the future of perfusion. Become a member of AmSECT to discover our valuable member benefits, including access to our Employment Board; discounted conference registration fees, and so much more! Questions? Contact AmSECT National Headquarters about your AmSECT student membership!
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Are you looking to get more involved in AmSECT as a student? Want to connect and collaborate with perfusion students and perfusionists across the nation? The AmSECT Student Council is always looking for driven and passionate students to collaborate and lead! Read our FAQ to learn more about us and put in an application using the button below if you'd like to join!
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2023 Student Heart Walk
The AmSECT Student Council second annual Heart Walk was a huge success! A very special thank you to all who participated and donated to our fundraiser!
See What Our Students Have Been Up To!
July Student Spotlight: Anna Cromer, UNMC
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Get to Know Anna
I grew up in Brighton, MI and graduated from Brighton High School. I then went on to college at Grand Valley State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a psychology minor. After college I worked as an EMT in the greater Grand Rapids area and from there I was admitted into the UNMC Clinical Perfusion program. I have a big family that I am very close to and enjoy spending my time with them, going to cycle classes, hiking, cooking and reading.
AmSECT: Why did you choose to pursue a career in perfusion?
ANNA: I chose a career in perfusion after talking with my brother in law, who is also a perfusionist. I shadowed many different allied health careers prior to shadowing a perfusionist and once I did, I knew perfusion was for me. I love the independence of my role in the OR combined with the teamwork that is imperative for excellent patient care pre-, intra- and post-operatively.
AmSECT: What is a perfusion-related topic that you think is indispensable to know for your perfusion career and why?
ANNA: Between the University of Minnesota ECMO bus and ECLS studies, to the use of automated reperfusion devices like the CARL and in the field cannulation for ECMO, I see ECMO and ECLS being the "next big thing" in perfusion. This topic is close to my heart as a first responder, having seen many individuals whose lives could have been saved with the advances we see coming down the pipeline in the ECMO world.
AmSECT: In reference to the question above, what question do you have about that topic that you’d like others' to input on?
ANNA: Is your hospital starting an ECLS program? I would love to hear your experience!
AmSECT: Share your experience/favorite thing about being a Student Member of AmSECT. How has it impacted your journey in perfusion?
ANNA: My favorite part of being an AmSECT student council member has been the international conference in New Orleans. I went with two of my classmates and we all learned so much and I met so many wonderful people at the conference. I was able to see the first perfusionist that I shadowed and make connections with other Michigan perfusionists. It was rewarding to go to this conference with complex and innovative ideas being presented and I was able to understand the presentations being a first year student. The conference was an incredible experience.
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AmSECTomorrow Fall 2023 Student Newsletter
Catch up on the newest edition of AmSECTomorrow!
Student Contests and Scholarships
AmSECT provides several student contests and scholarships each year, including:
AmSECT Mary Hartley Student Scholarship
The AmSECT Mary Hartley Scholarship Fund is a scholarship that will provide two second-year students enrolled in a perfusion training program with a $10,000 scholarship. This scholarship fund is made possible by a generous donation from Mary Hartley.
We take great pride in showcasing and extending heartfelt congratulations to the distinguished recipients of the 2023 Mary Hartley Scholarship: Jennifer Stubblebine and McKenzie Ayala.
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AmSECT Safety Committee Student Essay Contest
In 2021, the Safety Committee created the student essay contest which awards $1,000 in prize money to the top two writers of a safety essay about patient safety and their passion for patient safety and perfusion.
Previous Winners
2022 - Jennifer Gavin-Veyna (University of Nebraska Medical Center) and Zach Gorman (University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine)
2021 - Jeremy Bolick (Medical University of South Carolina) and Sophia Kero (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Job Opportunities
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Resources
Upcoming Conference
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Future Perfusionists
Interested in becoming a perfusionist? Learn more with this intro video from Nationwide Children’s.