Medical Student Section (MSS)—Medical student regional delegates

MSS regional delegates represent seven U.S. geographic regions

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Elected by the MSS regions at each Interim Meeting, medical student regional delegates and alternate delegates represent the interests of medical students in the AMA House of Delegates (HOD).

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MSS Regions represent seven geographic regions. The individual regions provide support to the MSS and local campus sections to collaborate, strengthen MSS participation and promote activities within the region.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide medical students the opportunity to participate in the policy-making process and impact the issues on which the AMA advocates.
  • Regional delegates are full voting members of the HOD and are seated with their state caucuses.

Term of Service

One year, commencing in January.

How to apply

More information about applications will be available in fall 2026.

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