Don’t miss out on the AMA’s largest advocacy event for students, the Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC), March 5-6, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Register now to reserve your spot.
With the 2026 conference quickly approaching, here are a few ways to take advantage of AMA discounts for associated conference travel costs.
Your school and/or state society may be able to help.
- Medical state society and schools provide financial assistance for student opportunities and will often cover expenses in full.
- Request a funding letter and/ or letter of support/ excuse from our Medical Student Section staff.
Explore nearby hotels.
The conference room block at Hilton Washington DC National Mall—The Wharf is sold out. A limited number of rooms may still be available by directly booking through Hilton.
We encourage you to also explore these nearby hotels:
- CitizenM Washington Capitol, 550 School St SW, Washington, DC 20024. Rates: $120-$180 per night (0.2 miles from conference venue).
- Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall, 550 C Street, Washington, DC 20024. Rates: $250 per night (0.3 miles from conference venue).
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall, 400 E St SW, Washington, DC 20024. Rates: $170-$210 per night (0.4 miles from conference venue).
Save money: Consider cutting down on this cost by finding a roommate or two for your stay. Need help finding a roommate? Contact [email protected].
Traveling by air? Take advantage of our airfare discount with United.
- Go to united.com/meetingtravel
- Enter Offer Code ZRCQ907771 in the "Offer Code" box
- Enter origin, destination and travel dates
- Available flights will be displayed. When an available flight is selected the discounted fare will automatically be calculated and applied at time of ticketing.
- You may also call the United Meeting Reservation Desk at 1-800-426-1122 and provide the agent with offer code ZRCQ907771. Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations. The discount is valid for travel three days prior to and three days after the official conference date(s).
Take to the road with AMA member-exclusive discounts from Hertz.
- Save up to 25% on car rental base rates at participating Hertz locations. Plus, get your young renter fee waived for members 20-24 and peace of mind with a loss/damage cap of $5,000.
- AMA members also enjoy complimentary Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® benefits when you sign up with your AMA discount code. This means you can skip the line for a faster checkout, earn premium status the more you rent and redeem points for free rental days and more.
- Getting started is easy. Visit Hertz to take advantage of these evergreen benefits. (Terms apply.)
Contact us
Have questions or need additional help to make your trip to MAC happen? Reach out to us directly at [email protected].
