Welcome to the electronic application for AMA Section Governing Council positions. This form replaces the traditional paper application. Note that except where otherwise stated, information that you provide via this application will be made available online to members of your Section and other AMA Members exactly as you submitted it - AMA Staff cannot alter your application to correct spelling or other errors. 

Before you begin, consider preparing / locating the following application pieces: 

1. A statement of interest (no more than 250 words) 
2. A professional, high resolution headshot (optional)
3. A diversity statement (no more than 250 words) 
4. Letters of endorsement / support (optional)
5. Curriculum vitae (A requirement for AMA-WPS and AMA-YPS, but optional for all other Sections. No more than 3 pages in length.)
6. For AMA-MSS applicants only: Signed Deans letter of endorsement (download from here before obtaining signature)

If you need to save your application and return to it at a later time, click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page. You will then receive an email with a  link to return to your application via the email address you provided. 

If you have any questions, please email AMASections@ama-assn.org. 

Review the AMA-MSS Internal Operating Procedures. 

Time commitment

The elected members will be expected to fully attend the following meetings / events:

• Section Leadership Retreat – Chicago, IL, August/September 2024

• Interim 2024 – Orlando, FL, All Governing Council members must attend November 7-8, 2024.  The Chair, Section Delegate, and Section Alt. Delegate must attend Nov 7-12, 2024.

• Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) March, 2025 – Washington, DC. 

• Annual 2025 – Chicago, IL, All Governing Council members must attend June 5-6, 2025.  The Chair, Section Delegate, Section Alt. Delegate must attend June 5-11, 2025.

Review the AMA-RFS Internal Operating Procedures. 

Review the time commitment requirements for GC positions. 

Use of self-reported demographic information provided in this application

For leadership positions elected by Section membership (e.g., Section Governing Council), your individually identifiable information will not be shared beyond Section leadership, which will use candidate demographic information in aggregate form to assess the diversity of the Section’s applicant pool.

For leadership positions appointed by the Section Governing Council (e.g., temporarily filling a vacancy on a Governing Council), your individually identifiable information will be used for internal deliberations about candidates and will also be used in aggregate form to assess the diversity of the Section’s applicant pool.

Please review carefully the AMA's Conflict of Interest Policy.

All nominees/applicants for Section leadership positions must complete a conflict of interest disclosure. Upon the AMA’s receipt of your nomination/application, an email with details on how to access the disclosure form will be sent. Your nomination materials will not be considered complete until your disclosure form has been completed and returned. 

If you have questions about the AMA’s Conflict of Interest Policy, the AMA's Office of General Counsel (ogc@ama-assn.org) is available to provide guidance.

Please confirm, by signing below, that you have reviewed the AMA's Conflict of Interest Policy and Conflict of Interest Principles and understand the guidance provided above.

Click "submit" below to finalize and transmit your application. You will receive an email confirmation with a copy of your application and all submitted documents or files. 

Please direct any questions to AMASections@ama-assn.org.