Medical student leadership opportunities

Medical students are uniquely positioned to become leaders—and the AMA can help. With more than 1,000 leadership opportunities, medical students can build their skills and distinguish themselves as resident candidates.

Join the AMA to take advantage of these leadership opportunities and stand out!

Leadership positions for students in AMA organizations

1. AMA Board of Trustees—student member

2. AMA Foundation Board—student member

3. AMA Foundation Leadership Development Institute

4. AMPAC Board—student member

5. LGBTQ+ Section—student member

6. Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) Governing Council—student member

7. Women Physicians Section Governing Council—student member

8. Appointments to AMA councils—student member

9. Federation representation in the MSS

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Student leadership positions in the Medical Student Section (MSS)

1. Medical Student Section (MSS)—Governing Council

2. Medical Student Section (MSS)—medical student regional delegates

3. Medical Student Section (MSS)—standing committees

4. Medical Student Section (MSS)—convention committees

5. Impact, Policy and Action (IMPACT) Committee

Represent the AMA in external organizations

1. Government Relations Advocacy Fellow

2. Liaison Committee on Medical Education—student representative

3. National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee

4. National Board of Medical Examiners Student Roundtable

5. National Resident Matching Program Board of Directors—student representative

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