Thank you for spending a weekend in our nation's capital to advocate for the future of medicine. During the 2020 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy & Region Conference (MARC), attendees:

• Participated in interactive sessions about current legislation affecting students and learned how to be a successful advocate.
• Spent a full afternoon on Capitol Hill and met with U.S. senators and representatives.
• Networked and socialized with students from across the country to discuss region business, advocacy and leadership opportunities.
• Received a professional headshot for free.

Meeting documents

• MARC 2020 agenda (PDF)
• MARC 2020 Issue Brief: GME (PDF)
• MARC 2020 Issue Brief: Medical marijuana (PDF)
• MARC 2020 Issue Brief: Telemedicine (PDF)
• MARC 2020: Hill visit leave behind (PDF)

Staying healthy

We know that many are concerned by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Prevention is the best approach. For that reason, AMA MARC was a handshake-free meeting.

General preventative measures include:

• Hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoiding contact with people who are sick
• Staying at home when you are sick
• Covering your face when coughing or sneezing
• Throwing any used facial tissues in the trash
• Frequently disinfecting surfaces you may touch

For more information please visit the AMA COVID-19 resource center.

Photos

Medical students standing in front of the Capitol building.

Medical students gather in front of Capitol Hill for the all MARC attendee photo before the advocacy day begins.

Medical students climb the steps of Capitol Hill headed to a visit with their state representative.