Underrepresented in Medicine

Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) elections

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The Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) special election closed on Sept. 11, 2025.

The newest members of the UMAS Governing Council have been selected. Their terms begin immediately. 

Your Powerful Ally

The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most—patients. We will meet this challenge together.

RFS representative 

Ida Vaziri, MD

YPS representative 

David Ortiz, MD

The next election will take place in the spring of 2026. Information about open positions and election timelines will be posted as available on the UMAS leadership opportunities page.

For additional information, please email [email protected].

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