Underrepresented in Medicine

Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) meetings & events

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The Underrepresented in Advocacy Section (UMAS) Assembly convenes biannually to consider business of the section, including policymaking and ratifying elected governing council members and to host educational programming. UMAS business meetings are held in advance of each Annual and Interim Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.  

  • 2026 UMAS Annual Meeting: June 5, Hyatt Regency Chicago 

Any AMA member may attend an UMAS assembly meeting.  

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