2026 MSS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

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Nov. 5-6 | Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida

Information about the 2026 MSS Interim Meeting will be provided as it becomes available. For information about the House of Delegates meeting visit the Interim Meeting of the HOD page.

2026 MSS Interim highlights
Read highlights from the MSS meeting, including election results and education sessions.

Credentialing

Only credentialed delegates will be permitted to vote on policy matters and in elections. The credentialing form will be distributed to those who register for the meeting as a delegate/alternate delegate. 

Meeting agenda

MSS agenda (PDF)

Meeting documents

Funding for your trip

Letter of Support

Students may request a Letter of Support addressed to your medical school dean, clerkship director or advisor to verify your participation in the meeting. Submit your request by Oct. 22. 

Funding Letter of Support

Students may request a Funding Letter of Support addressed to your medical school administrator or state medical society executive to gain funding for the meeting. Submit your request by Oct. 22. 

Travel grant

AMA offers a limited number of travel grants of up to $500 to increase participation in MSS national meetings by medical students who might not otherwise engage with AMA and to provide leadership and networking opportunities for these students. Learn more and apply by Sept. 28. 

Policymaking dates and deadlines

Dates and deadlines have been established for MSS policymaking leading up to the 2026 MSS Interim Meeting:

  • Sept. 6: Final resolution deadline
  • Sept. 14: Virtual Reference Committee opens
  • Sept. 27: Virtual Reference Committee closes
  • Oct. 23: Reference Committee report released
  • Oct. 30: Virtual extraction deadline

Learn more about the MSS policy-making process by visiting the policymaking page. 

New to the policy-making process? Access our education module, How AMA Policy is Made and learn how MSS members influence the AMA’s policymaking efforts.

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Virtual Reference Committee

Visit the MSS Virtual Reference Committee page to review and comment on policy proposals that will be discussed at the meeting. Items will be posted as they become available. The deadline to submit comments for consideration by the MSS reference committee is Sept. 27. 

Governing council elections 

The MSS Assembly will elect these positions at the 2026 Interim Meeting:

  • Chair-elect
  • Student member to the Board of Trustees

Visit the MSS elections page to learn more about the candidates. 

Meeting leadership opportunities 

MSS is seeking volunteers for various convention committees: 

  • Reference Committee 
  • Rules Committee
  • Logistics and Resources Committee
  • Parliamentary Procedure Committee
  • House Coordination Committee
  • Social Media Committee
  • Hospitality Committee
  • Credentials Committee
  • Mentorship Committee
  • Cultural Guide Committee

Email [email protected] with questions and to apply to serve on one or more convention committees. 

Education sessions

Information on education sessions will be posted once available. Visit the sessions page for more information.

AMA meeting app

Find instructions on downloading and accessing the app for the 2026 Interim Meeting.

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