The AMA Government Relations Advocacy Fellow (GRAF) offers medical students a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the intersection between organized medicine and the federal government as it relates to advocacy and policy-making. One fellow is selected each spring to live and work in Washington, D.C., as a full-time, paid member of the AMA’s federal advocacy team for one year.
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Responsibilities
- Research and analyze current issues in health and medical education policy
- Travel to medical schools around the U.S. to engage membership and develop leaders
- Plan and organize the annual AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. as well as the annual virtual Advocacy in Action Workshop
- Meet and work with leaders in healthcare policy and advocacy to implement the AMA's action plan on key issues
- Help the MSS develop and communicate its policy agenda, primarily by implementing approved MSS Action Items (AIs)
- Provide regular legislative updates to MSS leadership and the MSS assembly
Term of service
One year, commencing in June.
How to apply
More information about the application will be provided in early 2027.
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