About
The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) is the American Medical Association’s largest advocacy event and conference for medical students. It provides students with advocacy training, access to legislators, opportunities to network with your peers and a platform to raise your voice and advocate for changes in public health policy.
2027 MAC registration
Medical students, don’t miss the must-attend advocacy event of the year!
MAC 2027 will be held March 4-5, 2027, in Washington D.C. The deadline to register is Feb. 16, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central. Space is limited. The conference is an AMA member exclusive opportunity. Registration fee is $45.
Reservations within the AMA room block at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall at the Wharf will be available through Feb. 16, or until the block reaches capacity.
2027 keynote speaker
Will Flanary, MD, (@DocGlauc), is an ophthalmologist and part-time comedian. He moonlights in his free time as “Dr. Glaucomflecken,” a social media personality who creates medical-themed comedy shorts for an audience of over 5 million across social media. He co-hosts the medically themed podcast Knock Knock, Hi! alongside his wife, Kristin Flanary, also known as "Lady Glaucomflecken." Dr. Flanary's humor has been shaped by the tribulations of med school and residency and his experiences as a patient. He is a two-time testicular cancer survivor and cardiac arrest survivor, saved by his intrepid wife and her timely CPR. Initially used as a creative outlet to cope with these health challenges, Dr. Flanary's comedy has evolved over time to incorporate biting satire of the U.S. healthcare system, academic publishing, and interpersonal conflicts pervasive in the medical system.
3 key takeaways
- Advocacy training: Learn how to be a successful public health advocate and advocate for change on health policy issues that impact medical students and physicians by attending in-person meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
- Leadership development: Gain leadership, communication and advocacy skills to distinguish yourself for residency.
- Networking: Connect with hundreds of students from across the country and build valuable professional connections while you develop your advocacy and leadership skills.
2027 preliminary agenda
Thursday, March 4
All times are Eastern
1-2:45 p.m.—Conference check-in and casual networking
2:45 p.m. — Ballroom door opens
3-7 p.m.—Advocacy training and education sessions
- Congressional perspectives
- AMA Advocacy 101 training
- Advocacy priorities education sessions
7-9 p.m.—Welcome reception
Friday, March 5
7-8 a.m.—Networking breakfast
8-9:30 a.m.—Hill visit preparation
- Review bills, key talking points and legislative asks
9:30 a.m.—Board buses for Capitol Hill
10-10:30 a.m.—Group photo on Capitol Hill steps
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.—Capitol Hill visits
Advocacy Action Kit
The Advocacy Action checklist, issue briefs and additional resources will be posted once available.
Funding your way to MAC
Find discounts, funding and savings for your MAC trip—plus, request a letter of support/excuse.
Training on demand
Complete advocacy training anytime, anywhere with the AMA virtual advocacy training program.
