Myra Moghal
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This medical student found her voice at AMA advocacy conference

AMA member Myra Moghal is training become a physician. At the AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference, she learned that means speaking up for patients.

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Medical Students
Succeeding in Medical School

Your powerful ally

The AMA helps physicians build a better future for medicine, advocating in the courts and on the Hill to remove obstacles to patient care and confront today’s greatest health crises.

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Medical Student Section (MSS) meetings & events 

Learn more about the meetings and events held by the Medical Student Section (MSS) for MSS members.

Medical Students
2025 MAC medical students on steps of U.S. Capitol
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AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC)

The 2026 American Medical Association Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) will be held March 5-6, 2026. Registration is now open.

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To boost your medical student advocacy credentials, start local

Much of health care policy is shaped in statehouses. A physician-turned-politician offers expert tips on how to get a lawmaker’s ear.

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Medical School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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MSS Members and News Highlights-February 2025

Recent events, registration deadline for MAC and the MSS Open Forum closes on Feb. 16, the Committee on Disability Affairs (CDA), and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
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MSS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

Registration is open for the Physicians of the Future Summit and Medical School Advocacy Conference, standing committee spotlight on MIC, and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
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4 reasons why this D.C. conference is a must for medical students

The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference in March will help train future physicians to advocate in person with Congress on today’s big issues.

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MSS Members and News Highlights-December 2024

Awards presented at 2024 Interim, the 2025 Physicians of the Future Summit is announced, standing committee spotlight on CAIA, and advocacy updates. 

Medical Students
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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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