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AMA - American Medical Association

Internships & Leadership Positions

• GRIP (Government Relations Internship Program) - 6-8 week summer internship in Washington, DC at either the AMA or one of the Medical Speciality Societies for medical students interested in healthcare policy

• GRAF (Government Relations Advocacy Fellowship) - Paid year-long fellowship at the AMA’s Washington, DC office for medical students interested in taking an active role in organized medicine
• Board of Trustees - a paid year-long appointment for a medical student to serve as one of the 21 voting members who guide the AMA
• AMA Councils - Serve as a student member on one of the AMA’s many councils, including the Council on Legislation (COL)
• Other National Leadership Positions - including the opportunity to serve on the Minority Affairs Section, the Women Physician’s Congress, and the GLBT Advisory Council

• Discovery Channel Elective - Spend 4-weeks developing a medical education program that will air on the Discovery Channel. A $3,000 stipend is provided.

• JAMA Elective - 4-week elective in medical editing for 4th-year Medical Students
• Virtual Mentor (Online Ethics Journal) Theme Issue Editor - Another opportunity for those interested in medical editing and medical ethics
• Other AMA Internship & Fellowship opportunities
• International Health Opportunities database

AMA-MSS - American Medical Association’s Medical Student’s Section

Conferences & Networking

• Interim Meeting (Nov. 8-10, 2012 in Honolulu, HI) - The interim meeting includes great networking opportunities, as well as elections for various national leadership positions
• Lobby Day (Feb. 9-11, 2013 in Washington, DC) - Join with 200 medical students to learn about current legislative issues and meet with congressional offices to discuss these issues
• Annual Meeting (June 13-15, 2013 in Chicago, IL) - Held alongside the AMA’s House of Delegates, be a part of healthcare policy making at the AMA’s annual conference

• Regional Meetings - Take place around the nation throughout the year and can be a great way to network and start to get involved

Internships & Leadership Positions

• Governing Council - The Governing Council leads the AMA-MSS, and is a great opportunity to gain experience as a national leader, apply here
• Standing Committees - Apply for membership on any one of the 10 standing committees, such as the Committee of Legislation & Advocacy (COLA) and the Committee on Economics and Quality in Medicine (CEQM)

• Convention Committees - Network and serve on the board that makes the AMA-MSS meetings possible
• Regional Delegates - Serve as a Medical Student Regional Delegate at the AMA’s House of Delegates, and get to vote on important policy and ethical issues, apply here

AMAF - American Medical Association Foundation

Internships & Leadership Positions

• Student Ambassador - Apply to represent the AMA’s philanthropic arm at your medical school. Learn more here and apply here.

• Board Member - Serve on the Board of Directors of the AMA’s philanthropic arm and gain experience in non-profit management. Learn more here and apply here.

Awards, Grants & Scholarships

• Leadership Award - Apply to be one of 15 medical students honored annually with this award for nonclinical leadership in advocacy, community service, public health, and/or education

• AMA Grants & Scholarships - especially for Researchers and Minority students

• Non-AMA Financial Aid Resources database

• Non-AMA Opportunities for Minority Students database

AMPAC - American Medical Political Action Committee

Conferences & Networking

• Campaign School - 4-day workshop in Arlington, VA that will train you to become a top political strategist and potentially work for a political campaign (medical students are invited to apply)

• Candidate Workshop - Take the leap from the exam room to the campaign trail over a weekend in Arlington, VA. This is a great experience (medical students are invited to apply)

Internships & Leadership Positions

• Student Advisory Board - Serve on the student advisory board of the AMPAC, learn more here and apply here.

• Board Member - 2-year appointment as an AMPAC Board Member, learn more here and apply here.

DFA - Doctors for America

• Volunteer for DFA, through letters to the editor, house parties, speaking at a health care forum, becoming a community leader, writing an elected official, or fundraising

National Speciality Medical Societies

State Medical Societies

AMSA - American Medical Student Association

Conferences & Networking

• Empowering Future Physicians Conferences (Oct. 12-14, Fort Lauderdale, FL / Oct. 19-21, San Antonio, FL / Oc. 26-28, Chicago, IL)
• Annual Convention (March 14-17, 2013 in Washington DC) - Featuring 5 programming tracks, including Advocacy, Career Development, International Health, Professionalism, Wellness, and Public Health. Also, AMSA National Leadership Positions will be filled here.
• Chapter Residency Fairs (Throughout the Year) - Run by local chapters, excellent opportunity for networking within a smaller group

Internships & Leadership Positions

• National Leadership Positions - Include the Board of Trustees, Student Office Fellows, Regional Leadership, Term & Committee Leaders, and IFMSA Leaders. A complete list of current positions and officeholders can be found here. These positions are all filled at the Annual Convention.
• National Primary Care Week (October 10-14) Coordinator - Volunteer to organize NPCW events in your area, learn more here.

Awards, Grants & Scholarships

• Various Awards - Including the AMSA/GLMA LGBT Health Achievement Awards

SNMA - Student National Medical Association

IHI - Institute for Improving Healthcare

Conferences & Networking

• Attend one of the IHI’s many Forums on Healthcare or Professional Development Programs

ACPE - American College of Physician Executives

• Read the Physician Executive Journal of Medical Management

ACHE - American College of Healthcare Executives

• Network with your local chapter
• Subscribe to Healthcare Executive Magazine

NRMP - National Resident Matching Program

• Board of Directors - Serve as a student member on the Board of the NRMP, which handles the annual match process we are all looking forward to. Learn more here and apply here.

LCME - Liaison Committee on Medical Education

• Student Representative - Serve as a representative to the LCME, which accredits US allopathic medical schools. Learn more here and apply here

NBME - National Board of Medical Examiners

• Advisory Committee Member - Serve on the Advisory Committee to the NBME, which oversees the USMLEs and other licensing exams. Learn more here and apply here.