Our crowdfunding campaign has ended, but you can still support AAMS by clicking here.
We Did It — Thank You for Helping Us Reach Our Goal!
We’re thrilled to share that — thanks to you — we’ve officially surpassed 115% of our $7,500 fundraising goal by raising $8,670 for the American Academy of Medicine and Surgery Undergraduate Chapter at UCLA!
Your support will directly fund essential surgical training tools like scalpels, hemostats, suturing pads, and anatomical models, giving our members the hands-on experience they need to prepare for careers in surgery and medicine.
This campaign wasn’t just about hitting a number — it was about investing in the future of healthcare. Because of your generosity, dozens of aspiring physicians now have the resources to develop real skills, grow in confidence, and move one step closer to the operating room.
On behalf of our entire team at AAMS-UC at UCLA, thank you for believing in us.
We can’t wait to share our progress as we put these tools to use. Be sure to follow @AAMSUC_UCLA on Instagram to follow the wonderful journey of AAMS and see the amazing things our students accomplish this academic year and beyond.
With gratitude,
American Academy of Medicine and Surgery – UCLA Undergraduate Chapter
Initial Goal Reached – New $7,500 Stretch Goal!
Thanks to your incredible generosity, we’ve officially surpassed our initial $5,000 goal—raising $5,400 from 16 donors in just the first week of our campaign! We are so grateful for every donor who has contributed to making this possible.
With several weeks left, we’re setting our sights higher with a new stretch goal of $7,500. Every additional dollar will help us expand our impact, reach more students, and provide even greater opportunities for hands-on surgical education.
Help us make this final push a success—please continue to share our campaign and spread the word!
https://crowdfunding.ucla.edu/aams-uc
Thank you for believing in our mission,
American Academy of Medicine & Surgery – Undergraduate Chapter
$10
Scalpel & Sandwich
Your $10 gift keeps our student surgeons fueled with lunch during intensive skills labs—because steady hands start with full stomachs. (Fully tax-deductible)
$20
Suture Starter
Your $20 gift helps us purchase essential tools like needle holders and surgical blades for student training. Thank you for supporting our future physicians! (Fully tax-deductible)
$50
Sterile Field Supporter
Your $50 donation equips one student with sterile pads, gloves, and suture materials for our cardiac surgical workshops. You will receive a social media shout-out and your name on our digital donor wall. (Fully tax-deductible)
$100
Instrumental Impact
Your gift helps us purchase precision surgical tools like Debakey forceps or Mayo scissors for student use in our labs. We will thank you with a social media shout-out and list your name on our online donor recognition page. (Fully tax-deductible)
$250
Surgical Station Sponsor
Your $250 contribution builds a full surgical training station for a student surgeon and assistant. In recognition, we will give you a social media shout-out and dedicate a station in your name. (Fully tax-deductible)
$500
Cardiothoracic Champion
Support a porcine open-heart simulation for a group of students, including tools, sutures, and setup. You will receive all previous rewards plus a personalized thank-you card from participants. (Fully tax-deductible)
$1,000
Mentor in Medicine
Fund an entire surgical skills lab for 10+ students. Your name will be listed as a featured supporter on our donor board and social media, and we will invite you to observe a future skills lab (Fully tax-deductible).
$2,500
Founders Circle
Your generosity allows us to launch new workshops in advanced procedures (e.g., Aortic Valve Replacement, ASD/VSD repair). You will receive all prior rewards and have a lab day named in your honor, as well as a custom thank-you video from our leadership team. (Fully Tax-deductible).