Take Part in Career Development Opportunities
National Leadership Positions
AMSA relies on committed student leaders who dedicate their extracurricular time and energy to their roles as national leaders. Each leadership position differs in responsibility, time commitment, and the level of prior experience required. However, all roles demand a strong understanding of our organization, as well as dedication and enthusiasm for AMSA’s mission.
Candidates should be familiar with AMSA’s structure and are encouraged to reach out to the current position holder for additional details. AMSA is your organization, and we welcome your involvement at the level that best suits you! Learn more
Fellowship Program
The AMSA Fellowship Program is an intensive one-year long educational immersion experience. Through experiential education, mentorship, professional development opportunities, and individual scholarly pursuits, fellows support AMSA’s vision while gaining knowledge about organizational development and leadership. Learn more
Get Involved with AMSA’s Action Committees, Campaigns & Initiatives
Action Committees
For years, AMSA’s action committee leaders have described their groups as the heart and soul of the organization. In many ways, they are. AMSA’s committees focus on areas the Association believes are essential for all medical students to understand as they develop into socially responsible physicians and healers. These committees promote key issues and related initiatives to AMSA members at the national, regional, and local levels, playing a crucial role in maintaining AMSA’s progressive and evolving perspective on medicine. Getting involved with AMSA Action Committees is one of the best ways to gain knowledge, build connections, and actively contribute to AMSA’s mission. Learn more
Campaigns & Initiatives
AMSA has a robust history of activism and mobilizing around social justice movements relevant to our mission. Often social change occurs from the ground up by bringing supporters to causes through grassroots organizing around specific issues. AMSA’s major campaigns include: Just Medicine, Med Out the Vote, Health Care for All, AIDS Advocacy Network, and Med Students for Gun Safety. Learn more
Participate in a Week of Action
National Primary Care Week
National Primary Care Week (NPCW) is an annual event to highlight the importance of primary care and bring health care professionals together to discuss and learn about the impacts climate change can and will have on human health and health care.
A Week of Addiction and Recovery Education
A Week of Addiction and Recovery Education (AWARE)’s mission is to raise awareness about substance misuse and abuse as a public health priority; instill a compassionate, total health approach to care that is free of stigma and based in evidence; explore current themes and models of prevention, treatment, and recovery; and cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for community engagement and improvement.
Health Equity Week of Action
Health Equity Week of Action (HEWA) is an annual week-long event that focuses on raising awareness about the health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups. HEWA utilizes a variety of interactive and innovative events to inform and inspire the actions needed to eradicate such health inequities.
See How AMSA Advocates for Evidence-Based Medicine
For the past decade, there has been a growing chorus of voices comprised of citizens, politicians and healthcare leaders calling for attention to the conflicts of interest in medicine. These conflicts of interests have led to an erosion of trust that is the foundation of the doctor-patient relationship. Medical schools and academic medical centers have played a powerful leadership role in setting new standards for the profession.
In 2007, The American Medical Student Association AMSA released the first Scorecard. The Scorecard has been updated over time, and we are proud of the rigorous and transparent methodology used to assess medical school policies. All policies will be blinded and rated by multiple reviewers for the core policy domains. Please visit the methodology section of the AMSA Scorecard for full details on these policy domains and rating system.