The Medical Student Section will host the Physicians of the Future Summit on Feb. 15, 2026.
This event is open to all medical students, including non-AMA members. The summit brings students together to learn essential skills to become leaders in organized medicine.
Summit sessions will cover leadership in medicine, balancing advocacy and medicine, and more.
Registration
Summits plenary session
All regions will convene for a joint session on Feb. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. Central.
Plenary session access
Sunday Feb. 15 joint session
Register for the event to be emailed instructions to join the session.
Plenary session agenda
(All times are Central)
Please log in by 3:50 p.m.
4-4:05 p.m.
Welcome remarks
Kylie Ruprecht, MSS at-large officer
- Introduction to the Physicians of the Future Summit
- Overview of leadership and advocacy themes
4:05-4:15 p.m.
Remarks from AMA leadership
Bobby Mukkamala, MD, president, AMA
- The role of organized medicine in shaping the future of health care
4:15-4:50 p.m.
Leadership in Medicine–Advocacy, Service and Impact
Ilse Levin, DO, MPH & TM, member, AMA Board of Trustees
- Navigating leadership roles as a physician
- Lessons from organized medicine and public service
4:50-5:20 p.m.
Leading with Purpose–Lessons from Medicine and Community Advocacy
Mary LaPlante, MD, obstetrician gynecologist
- Personal journey into leadership and advocacy
- How community engagement and advocacy shape clinical practice
- Audience Q&A
5:20-5:30 p.m.
Closing remarks
Kylie Ruprecht, MSS at-large officer
- Opportunities for continued engagement
- Transition to regional sessions
