Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) elections

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Contents
  1. Medical Student Section (MSS) representative
  2. Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) representative
  3. Young Physicians Section (YPS) representative
  4. Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) representative
  5. National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) representative

Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) elections closed April 15, 2026. 

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This page lists the newest members of the UMAS Governing Council. 

For questions about the election, email [email protected].  

Medical Student Section (MSS) representative

Maya Lanice Dunson, MPH*

Resident and Fellow Section (RFS) representative

Ida Sophia Vaziri, MD*

Young Physicians Section (YPS) representative

David Ortiz, MD*

Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) representative 

LeeAnna I. Muzquiz, MD

National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) representative

Judith Flores, MD

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