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Medical Student Section (MSS)—Governing Council

The governing council is comprised of nine members

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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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  • Appoint the remainder of the MSS leadership
  • Carry out policies and actions items adopted by the assembly
  • Direct the MSS agenda and strategies

One year, commencing in June (except for the chair-elect and immediate past chair).

Submit the governing council application form. You must be an AMA member to apply. Make sure to complete and include the Dean Approval Letter (DOC) with your application. Review the speakers' ruling (PDF). 

The deadline for completed applications is end of day on Oct. 14, 2025

Download the position description as a PDF.

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