Academic Physicians Section (APS) policymaking

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Members of the Academic Physicians Section (APS) have a unique opportunity to shape AMA policy and advocate for medical education and related topics of interest.

Your Powerful Ally

Through AMA advocacy and policymaking, we are addressing the issues important to you—together—and shaping what’s next for physicians.

New to the policymaking process? Access the education module, How AMA Policy is Made, to learn how APS members influence the AMA’s policymaking efforts.

Resolutions development

APS members may submit resolutions for consideration at biannual meetings of the APS (June and November). Resolutions for consideration at the 2026 APS Annual Meeting were due by April 6, 2026, at 8 a.m. 

The APS Resolution Guide (DOCX) includes a worksheet and checklist to assist with resolution development. If you are not ready to draft a resolution, you can send a completed worksheet to [email protected]. Resolution ideas for consideration during the 2026 APS Annual Meeting were due by Feb. 15, 2026. 

If you have questions or need assistance, please email [email protected].

Policy resources

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