Young Physicians

Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

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The Young Physicians Section (YPS) provides various opportunities for members to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact on patient health and the medical profession.

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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.

Endorsement Selection Committee

The Endorsement Selection Committee recommends candidates for YPS endorsement who are applying for AMA president-elect, Board of Trustees, young physician seat on the Board of Trustees, speaker, vice speaker and councils, as well as for external representative bodies for which a young physician member is permitted to apply (AMPAC, ACGME, etc.). Committee members are requested to serve a one-year term. Apply now! Deadline to submit applications is Nov. 3.

YPS standing committees

YPS standing committees provide opportunities for leadership development while advancing the goals of the YPS.

Engagement and Opportunity Committee

The Engagement and Opportunity Committee seeks to enhance young physician development through highlighting non-clinical professional activities, creating networking opportunities, and increasing prospects for experiential learning. Committee members will be requested to serve two-year terms and may be eligible to serve more than one term. Apply now! Deadline to submit applications is Oct. 25.

Professional Development Committee

The goal of the Professional Development Committee is to bring awareness to the professional and personal concerns of young physicians and identify opportunities and/or resources to provide support. Committee members will be requested to serve two-year terms and may be eligible to serve more than one term. Apply now! Deadline to submit applications is Oct. 25.

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