The Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council (GC) directs the programs and activities of the section on a national level. The MSS activities are overseen by an nine-member governing council that is elected by the Medical Student Section Assembly at each Annual Meeting, except for the chair-elect who is elected at the Interim Meeting.
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Responsibilities
- Appoint the remainder of the MSS leadership
- Carry out policies and actions items adopted by the assembly
- Direct the MSS agenda and strategies
Term of service
One year, commencing in June (except for the chair-elect and immediate past chair).
How to apply
Governing council
Governing Council applications for the 2026-27 term are now open.
The deadline for governing council applications is May 11, 2026, at 1:59 a.m. Central.
Please note this application is separate from the DEI officer special appointment.
DEI officer special appointment
DEI officer special appointment (for the remainder of the 2025-26 term): Submit the application form (DOC). Review the speakers' ruling (PDF).
The deadline for DEI officer special appointment applications is Jan. 29, 2026, at 1:59 a.m. Central.
Download position description
Download the governing council position description as a PDF.
