The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) is a yearly event for medical student AMA members to learn how to be a public health advocate and meet with legislators on Capitol Hill.

The 2023 conference will take place March 2-3, 2023 in Washington D.C.

Advocate for medical students and the medical profession.

Registration is just $45 and includes:

• Advocacy training and action kit to learn how to be a successful public health advocate
• Meetings with legislators and staffers on Capitol Hill
• Networking social reception
• Free headshot in your white coat
• AMA swag bag
• Discounted room rate with a hotel block

Contact us with any questions at [email protected].

Not a member? Join the AMA and advocate for med students and the profession.

Visit the travel and hotel page for information on booking an airline reservation or hotel room.

Note: The room block discounted rate at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center is available through Feb. 13.

Visit the agenda page for times on MAC activities including the visit to Capitol Hill, advocacy training sessions, opportunities for headshots, and more.

If your school requests an excuse letter to approve your attendance, email the following information to the Medical Student Section at [email protected]:

• Name
• Email
• Medical school
• Name of dean

MSS staff will send you a completed letter to submit to your dean.