About the program
About the program
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What is the AMA Medical Student Outreach Program?
- A peer-to-peer recruitment program at medical school campuses that promotes AMA membership to first-year medical students.
- The program works with AMA Outreach Leaders and AMA chapters at medical schools and provides training and resources for recruiting medical students to join the AMA.
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What is an AMA Outreach Leader?
- An AMA Outreach Leader is a leadership position available at all medical schools typically filled by a second-year medical student.
- Outreach Leaders are responsible for leading AMA membership outreach efforts on campus. This includes recruiting first-year medical students to join the AMA and engaging with the AMA chapter to host events and grow membership.
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How does the AMA support Outreach Leaders?
- Delivers a leadership training and growth opportunity to help distinguish yourself on your CV.
- Supplies resources and tools to successfully recruit at your school, plus free AMA swag!
- Offers opportunities to network and attend marquee events.
- Provides funding for your school to support recruitment and engagement efforts.
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What does an Outreach Leader do?
- Organize membership recruitment events targeting the M1 class (typically one to two events) in the fall and spring.
- Promote four-year membership, welcome gifts and member benefits.
- Coordinate membership engagement initiatives with other chapter leaders.
- Participate in training events, virtual chats and timely completion of program surveys and feedback requests.
- Gain leadership experience and have fun!
Program benefits
Program benefits
- Gain leadership experience and training
- Distinguish yourself on your CV
- Grow membership at your school
- Earn funding for your school to support activities and events
- Attend AMA marquee events
- Expand your professional network
Become an AMA Outreach Leader
Become an AMA Outreach Leader
- Now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year!
- Submit an application by June 30 and notify the AMA chapter at your school.
- Don’t have an AMA chapter at your school? Reach out to the AMA Medical Student Section at [email protected] to get started!
Resources to get started
Resources to get started
Find the resources you need to recruit, engage and build community on campus!
