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Resident Seat—Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA)
CEAJA has 2 primary responsibilities. Through its policy development function, it maintains and updates the AMA Code of Medical Ethics. In its judicial function, it promotes adherence to the Code’s professional ethical standards. The resident/fellow term is three years, beginning June 2021.
CEJA Application (DOCX, members only).
Application due Feb. 19, 2021
Resident Seat—Council on Legislation
COL reviews proposed federal legislation and recommends appropriate action in accordance with AMA policy. It also develops model state legislation, recommends changes in existing AMA policy when necessary to accomplish effective legislative goals, and recommends to the Board of Trustees new federal legislation and legislation to modify existing laws of interest to the AMA. The resident/fellow term is one year, beginning June 2021.
COL Application (DOCX, members only).
Application due Feb. 19, 2021
International Medical Graduates (IMGS) Governing Council
Members of the IMG Governing Council are responsible for leading the IMGS Section in ensuring equity in licensure and credentialing. The resident/fellow term is two years, beginning June 2021.
IMGS GC Application (DOCX, members only).
Application due Feb. 19, 2021
Advisory Committee on LGBTQ Issues
The Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Issues (LGBTQ) addresses many important issues of interest to LGBTQ medical students, resident and fellows, LGBTQ physicians, patients and our straight allies. The resident/fellow term is two years, beginning June 2021.
LGBTQ Application (DOCX, members only).
Application due Feb. 19, 2021
Surgical Caucus Executive Committee
The Surgical Caucus provides a forum at each session of the AMA House of Delegates for discussion and recommendations concerning professional and socioeconomic issues of interest to surgeons. The Executive Committee manages the affairs of the Caucus and provides direction to administrative support through the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The resident/fellow term is one year, beginning June 2021.
Surgical Caucus Application (DOCX, members only).
Application due Feb. 19, 2021
