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The AMA Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) held its annual meeting on Friday, June 9 in Chicago with more than 85 residents and fellows representing 15 states and 18 specialty societies.
Robust discussion on resolutions
The RFS Assembly considered one report and 16 resolutions prompting robust discussion on important issues affecting trainees such as scope of practice, confidentiality of sexual orientation and gender identity data, non-compete clauses in employment contracts, and gun violence.
The section immediately transmitted five resolutions to the House of Delegates for consideration at its June 2023 Meeting. Learn more about these and other policies considered by the AMA House of Delegates.
Elections
The RFS elected six members to the 2023-2024 governing council:
- Dayna Isaacs, MD, MPH, vice chair
- Anna Heffron, MD, PhD, delegate
- Joey Whelihan, MD, alternate delegate
- David Savage, MD, PhD, speaker
- Moudi Hubeishy, MD, vice speaker
- Brandon Francis, MD, member-at-large
Upcoming leadership opportunities
Stay tuned for upcoming leadership opportunities on the RFS Standing Committees, including: Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), Medical Education, Public Health, Business and Economics, and more. In addition, we are continuing the Internal Operating Procedure Revisions ad-hoc committee. Applications are due July 17.
$10,000 grand prize research event
Attention medical students, residents and fellows, and IMGs! Submit an abstract to the AMA Research Challenge—the largest research event of its kind—for the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize from sponsor Laurel Road. Submission is free for AMA members. Deadline is July 11. Learn more or submit an abstract.
Thank you for your ongoing engagement and dedication to our section!
