SGA & AMSA Team of Avalon University School of Medicine

What is SGA and how SGA helps students at Avalon

The Student Government Association (SGA) is a student-run organization that represents the medical student body and provides assistance with school-related matters. The SGA also provides a means of communication between the students and faculty and assists in academic-related initiatives. A few of the other responsibilities governed by the SGA are organizing tutoring for students, Health Fairs, Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) lectures, and volunteer work at the local hospital.

Though the priority at Avalon University is the education, the SGA provides entertaining activities throughout the semester. A few of the events the SGA organizes are culture shows, volleyball and tennis tournaments, talent shows, trips to the beach as well as various fun filled activities and dinners.

The SGA is a product of the hard work and dedication exhibited by the medical students of Avalon University. We appreciate feedback and are constantly looking to improve our school in many ways. Elections for executive positions for SGA are held towards the end of every semester.

SGA Team of May – Aug 2025

Hi, I’m Matt, a MD2 student and your Treasurer for the May – August 2025 Semester. Through my role, I aim to enhance student engagement and bring new and exciting ideas to the team!

Justine Almeida, a driven third-year medical student with a passion for Pediatric Oncology, brings a proven track record of leadership, academic excellence, and advocacy to the role of Clinical Student Representative.

I am an aspiring OB/GYN with a strong passion for women’s health and leadership. After previously serving as Treasurer, I’m excited to return to SGA as Vice President, where I enjoy planning events that bring our students together. When I’m not organizing events, you’ll likely find me in the campus library with an iced coffee in hand!

I’m Halimah Olajide, an MD5 student from Nigeria with a strong interest in Pediatrics . In my free time, I enjoy watching K-dramas, singing, practicing martial arts, and going on adventures. I’m known for being resilient, tenacious, and hardworking. My guiding principle in life is: “Love for all, hatred for none.”

My name is Sheila Owusu and I’m really excited to be your SGA Secretary this year. I’ll be helping with organizing activities, keeping track of important information, and making sure communication between us and the staff stays clear and smooth. I’m here for the team, and I look forward to making this a great semester with all of you!

AMSA team of Sep-Dec 2023 Semester

AMSA Sep-Dec 2023

From Left: Hazim Musa, Dishitha Reddy, Sherin Shaji, Anushka Halagatti, Pranti Saha, Megha Riya RaviKumar

AMSA at Avalon University

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is a dynamic and influential organization that plays a pivotal role in representing the interests and aspirations of medical students in the United States. Established in 1950, AMSA has grown to become one of the country’s largest and most respected student-led medical organizations. And we also have our very own Avalon University AMSA Chapter.

AMSA’s mission revolves around advocating for the welfare of medical students and advances in the field of medicine. Here is a comprehensive description of AMSA: