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Young Physicians Section (YPS) leadership opportunities

Representatives for the YPS Assembly represent the interests of young physicians and are voting members. Apply to be a member of the governing council.

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YPS endorsement & nomination criteria

Find out about the endorsement and nomination criteria for candidates for the YPS Governing Council .

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Federation of Medicine opportunities with AMA sections

Find out about opportunities for representation of Federation organizations in the AMA sections' annual and interim meetings.

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YPS elections

View candidates for upcoming elections for the Young Physicians Section Governing Council.

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Anna Yap, MD

Anna Yap, MD

Anna Yap, MD, an emergency physician and assistant professor from Sacramento, California, serves as chair-elect of the Young Physicians Section (YPS) Governing Council for the 2025–2026 term.

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Myphoung Theresa Phan, MD, MPH

Myphoung Theresa Phan, MD, MPH

Myphuong Theresa Phan, MD, MPH, CAQSM is a family physician in Houston, TX, and serves as speaker of the Young Physicians Section (YPS) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term.

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James Docherty, DO, MS

James Docherty, DO

James Docherty, DO, MS is a family medicine physician who serves as a member at-large on the Young Physician Section (YPS) Governing Council for the 2025-2027 term.

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Christopher Libby, MD, MPH

Christopher Libby, MD, MPH

Christopher Libby, MD, MPH, serves as alternate delegate on the Young Physicians Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.

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Samuel Mathis, MD

Samuel Mathis, MD, MBA

Samuel Mathis, MD, MBA, serves as immediate past chair on the Young Physicians Section Governing Council at the American Medical Association.

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