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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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

More information about applications will be available in spring 2027. 

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Download the governing council position description as a PDF.

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