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Medical Student Section (MSS)—convention committees

Convention committees expedite the conduct of business at meetings of the MSS Assembly

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Convention committees are small, representative groups that expedite the conduct of business at
meetings of the MSS Assembly each June and November. Serving on a convention committee
is a great way to start getting involved in the AMA. 

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  • Exclusive education programs & key study aids like AMBOSS.
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Tasks and responsibilities vary by committee. Review details (PDF) about each convention committee.

One national meeting with responsibilities generally commencing one month prior to the meeting.

The application will be posted in September 2025. 

Download the position description as a PDF.

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