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Find leadership opportunities with the AMA sections

AMA sections (groups) provide ample opportunities for physicians and medical students to be leaders and make a positive impact on the profession and patients' lives.

Leadership
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Willie Underwood III, MD, wins office of AMA president-elect

A urological surgeon from Buffalo, New York, Dr. Underwood will become AMA president in June 2026. Catch up on the other AMA election results.

AMA Elections
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National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee

Find information about the responsibilities and terms of service for the MSS position on the National Board of Medical Examiners Advisory Committee. 

Med School Life
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Tips to act like an intern and ace your subinternship rotations

Subinternships test medical students’ readiness for residency. Learn how to build skills and impress attending physicians with these expert insights.

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Clinical Rotations
Succeeding in Medical School
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How AMPAC helps medical students turn policy ideas into reality

Learn how Brianna Ma is shaping the future of medicine as the medical student member of AMPAC, the AMA’s bipartisan political action committee.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
People in an audience with their hands raised
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Top questions to help master life as a second-year medical student

This AMA FAQ helps medical students navigate the second year of training by offering insight on some common questions. 

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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This medical student took her advocacy from campus to the statehouse

M3 Anusha Singh has driven change in her community. She says building a team and harnessing the power of stories are vital ingredients.

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Med Student Advocacy
The Road to Residency
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4 reasons medical students should get involved in local advocacy

AMA member Andrew Norton says medical students are “boots on the ground” for organized medicine to help patients. Learn about his firsthand tips.

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Med Student Advocacy
Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Update for Sept. 30, 2024: Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy
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Leadership opportunities in organized medicine and the importance of medical student advocacy

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the importance of medical student advocacy.

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Med Student Advocacy
AMA Update