Over 400 medical students registered to participate in the Medical Student Section (MSS) Assembly. Read on to find out what the MSS Assembly addressed related to resolutions, educational programs and the outcome of elections.
MSS resolutions
The MSS discussed 22 items of business at the 2025 MSS Interim Meeting. Resolutions and reports spanned a myriad of topics including environmental justice, trainee selection based on ERAS updates and governance. Please visit the 2025 MSS Interim Meeting page to view the final MSS Assembly actions in the annotated MSS Reference Committee report.
MSS programs
The MSS hosted four educational programs. Educational programs included:
- How Federal Agencies Shape Medical Practice and Education
- Op-Ed as an Advocacy Tool for Student Doctors
- Unseen and Underserved—Centering Disability in Medical Training and Care
- Putting “ME” in OEM—The Physician’s Role in Safeguarding Occupational Health
MSS elections
The MSS Governing Council chair-elect for the 2026-2027 term, Harsha Duddila Sripadrao, was elected. Additionally, Kylie Ruprecht was elected to serve as the student representative to the Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 term. Congratulations to both as they begin their leadership in these very important roles!
Congratulations are also in order for Anand Singh, MD, who has completed his tenure as immediate past chair of the MSS. Thank you for your service, Anand!
For additional information on the 2025 MSS Interim meeting, visit the section's agenda and resources page.
