The elected Governing Council (GC) acts as the "board" for the MSS in that they direct the programs and activities of the Section on a national level. The GC consists of eight members from medical schools nationwide who serve a one-year term, including: Chair, Vice Chair, Delegate, Alternate Delegate, At-Large Officer, Speaker, Vice Speaker, and Chair-Elect/Immediate Past-Chair (each serving 6 months).
- Reports and Tracking Grid
- Contact Information and Responsibilities
- Applying for a Position
- GC Meetings: Agenda and Minutes
- GC Action Form - Share an idea or concern with us using this form
The Chair of the GC writes a monthly Chair's Column, summarizing the GC's activities—read the latest issue or browse through previous issues. For more detailed information about the GC's actions related to a specific resolution or report, you can review the GC Tracking Grid (Word, 179KB).
Meet your 2007-2008 MSS Governing Council:
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Rana Yehia Chair: Oversees the council, provides direction for the section's initiatives, and represents the section. University of Florida College of Medicine (352) 682-5710 ryehia@gmail.com |
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Reid Orth |
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Justin Mistovich Delegate: Presents and coordinates testimony and advocates at the AMA House of Delegates for AMA policy that benefits students. Analyzes the topics the AMA has under discussion, identifies those issues of importance to students, and summarizes the actions taken on those issues by the House of Delegates. Wright State University School of Medicine (330) 770-2887 jmistovich@yahoo.com |
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Peter Ragusa Alternate Delegate: Works in coordination with the MSS Delegate. University of Minnesota Medical School (Twin Cities) (651) 373-2235 peter@peterragusa.com |
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Meltem Zeytinoglu At-Large Officer: Coordinates special projects (such as National Service Project) for the MSS and acts as the primary liaison to student leaders of each region, state, and chapter. Indiana University School of Medicine (219) 805-2767 mzeytino@iupui.edu |
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Kristie Appelgren Speaker: Assists in the programming and presides over two national meetings of the MSS Assembly, oversees and enforces campaign rules, and organizes and leads orientation for new delegates and alternate delegates at Assembly Meeting. Medical University of South Carolina (843) 209-0829 north@musc.edu |
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Laura Faye Gephart Vice Speaker: Works in coordination with the MSS Speaker. Loma Linda University School of Medicine (707) 327-6511 lgephart@llu.edu |
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Michael Chapman |
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Chris DeRienzo AMA Trustee Duke University School of Medicine (919) 923-3524 chris.derienzo@ama-assn.org |
More detailed information on each of these positions can be found in the GC Position Guide (PDF, 78KB). If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please contact the undersigned or another member of the current MSS Governing Council to discuss your interest in the position, or contact the Department of Medical Student Services at mss@ama-assn.org
Serving on the MSS Governing Council is a great opportunity to influence AMA policy and help implement initiatives for students. In addition to working on issues of concern to medical students, serving on the Governing Council offers the opportunity for professional growth and leadership development...and it can be fun to do!
Governing Council Meetings: Agenda and Minutes
The MSS Governing Council meets four times annually, in addition to the Annual and Interim Meetings, to discuss business of the Section.
Below are the minutes from the 2007-08 GC meetings. If you have questions or suggestions, please contact a current member of the Governing Council.
Governing Council Action Form
Do you have a concern or idea that you would like addressed by the AMA-MSS? Complete this form to let us know.Content provided by: Medical Student Section