2023 MSS Interim Meeting agenda & resources

Nov. 9-10 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland

Information about the 2023 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.

Registration is now open for the 2023 Interim Meeting. Registration is free for AMA Members.

Only credentialed delegates will be permitted to vote on policy matters and in elections. Please register for the MSS meeting and indicate that you are a voting member. You will receive another credentialing form via email after submitting your registration. You must complete the credentialing form by Nov. 1, 2023, at 1:59 a.m. Central.

The MSS will host a virtual opening session on Nov. 6, 2023 from 8-10 p.m. Central. Register now to hear section updates from the governing council and liaisons and receive an introduction to parliamentary procedure. The floor will be open for nominations. This session is mandatory for those attending the 2023 MSS Interim Meeting. 

• MSS agenda (PDF)

Pertinent documents will be posted once available.

Visit the travel and hotel page to reserve a room, book a flight, arrange child care and more.

Students may request an excuse letter for their medical school verifying attendance at the meeting.

Students may request a letter of support for funding from their state medical society or school.

Funds are available to help marginalized and under-represented medical students attend the meeting in person. Deadline is Sept. 20, 2023.

• Submit an application (DOCX)

Dates and deadlines have been established for MSS policymaking leading up to the 2023 MSS Interim Meeting:

• Aug. 27: (11:59 p.m. Central) Draft resolutions due
• Sept. 17: (11:59 p.m. Central) Final resolutions due
• Sept. 25: (Noon Central) Virtual Reference Committee opens
• Oct. 1: Virtual Reference Committee closes
• Oct. 27: Reference Committee report released
• Nov. 3: Virtual extractions due

Read more about the MSS policy-making process.

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.

Visit the MSS Virtual Reference Committee 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 reference committee is Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central.

The MSS Assembly will hold elections for one open position on the governing council:

• Chair-elect

Board of Trustee student liaison elections will also occur at this meeting. Region delegate/alternate delegate elections will also occur during MSS Region meetings.

Applications are due Oct. 8, 2023, at 1:59 a.m. Central. Visit the MSS elections page to review the list of candidates. Visit the medical student leadership opportunities page to learn more about leadership positions and download applications.

The Speaker's Ruling and Speakers' Ruling update provide important information about campaign rules and processes. 

• 2023 MSS Interim Meeting Speakers' Ruling update (PDF)
• 2023 MSS Speakers' Ruling (PDF)

MSS is seeking volunteers to serve on various convention committees:

• Reference Committee
• Rules Committee
• Logistics Committee
• Parliamentary Procedure Committee
• House Coordination Committee
• Social Media Committee
• Hospitality Committee
• Credentials Committee
• Membership committee

Email [email protected] with questions.

Information on educations sessions and CME opportunities will be posted once available.

Instructions on downloading and accessing the app for the 2023 Interim Meeting will be posted when available.