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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Responsibilities 

Tasks and responsibilities vary by committee.

Term of service

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

How to apply

Submit the application.

The deadline to submit this application is Sept. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

Download position description

Download the position description as a PDF.

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