![2024 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC)](/sites/ama-assn.org/files/styles/hub_card_3_2/public/2024-01/2024-mac.jpg?itok=Lg5aHAr6)
Register for AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference
- Learn how to be a successful public health advocate and develop your leadership skills.
- Meet with the nation’s top decision-makers on Capitol Hill to advocate for issues important to you.
- Reserve your spot for just $45.
- Bonus! All attendees receive a free professional headshot.
![Med students outside Capirol during the 2019 Medical Student Advocacy & Region Conference (MARC).](/sites/ama-assn.org/files/styles/hub_card_3_2/public/2020-01/marc-2019-students-capitol.jpg?itok=ka8Lrc-V)
Fund your way to MAC
- Learn about AMA section travel grants and see if you're eligible.
- Save on your airline reservation and hotel room at the Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. Get discounted rates when reserving a flight or hotel.
- Access information to help you get funding from your school or state society.
- Request an excuse letter from us to submit to your dean to get approval from your school to attend.
![U.S. Capitol building with blue and red lines coming out at the top of the building](/sites/ama-assn.org/files/styles/hub_card_3_2/public/2023-01/2022-12-15-PREMAC23-Index_1170x780.jpg?itok=LASjcarM)
Meeting agenda
Review the MAC agenda for information on times, topics and speakers. All speakers and times are subject to change. All times are in Eastern.
![MARC - Students with umbrellas on the Capitol steps](/sites/ama-assn.org/files/styles/hub_card_3_2/public/2020-05/marc-umbrella-capitol-steps.jpg?itok=e9Yl_ecZ)
Spread the word
- Encourage your peers to attend this professional development event.
- Share our sample graphics and posts on your social media channels and newsletters.
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Join the AMA for the opportunity to advocate on Capitol Hill.