Medical Student Section (MSS) meetings & events 

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Contents
  1. MSS business meetings
  2. MSS Physicians of the Future Summits
  3. Advocacy in Action Workshop
  4. Medical Student Advocacy Conference
  5. MSS GC summaries

MSS business meetings

The Medical Student Section (MSS) Assembly convenes biannually to consider business such as policymaking and election of governing council members and to host educational programming. MSS business meetings are held in advance of each Annual and Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. 

  • 2026 MSS Interim Meeting: Nov. 5-6, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida
  • 2026 MSS Annual Meeting: June 4-5, Hyatt Regency Chicago

While any AMA member may attend an MSS business meeting, only MSS representatives are permitted to vote and otherwise participate fully. Learn more about how to become an MSS representative.

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MSS Physicians of the Future Summits

The Physicians of the Future Summits are held during February and provide an opportunity for members from each MSS region to come together for shared learning, policy development activities, region business and networking.

Advocacy in Action Workshop

The virtual Advocacy in Action Workshop, taking place in the fall, is an opportunity for medical students to receive grassroots advocacy skills training that will equip them to become effective advocates and leaders in medicine. 

Medical Student Advocacy Conference

The Medical Student Advocacy Conference, held during March, provides members training on how to be an advocate, education on critical health policy issues and an opportunity to put these skills and knowledge to work with Capitol Hill visits with members of Congress and their staff. 

MSS GC summaries

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