AMA Sections Nomination/Application Form

  • Thank you for your interest in a leadership position with the AMA Member Sections. At this time, all Governing Council application periods are closed. We encourage you to return to this application when the next period opens. 

     

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

  • AMA Sections Electronic Application for Governing Council Positions

  • 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. Letters of endorsement / support (optional)
    4. Curriculum vitae (A requirement for AMA-WPS and AMA-YPS, but optional for all other Sections. No more than 3 pages in length.)
    5. 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. 

     

  • Applicant information

    Of the information collected in this section of the application, only your name, credentials, and pronouns (if any selected) will be made available online for review by members of your Section and other AMA Members.
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  • Please select the election for which you are applying.

  • *SECTION POSITIONS TO SHOW PER "SECTIONS" DROPDOWN SELECTION*

  • *END SECTION POSITIONS TO SHOW PER "SECTIONS" DROPDOWN SELECTION*

  • Academic Physicians Section (AMA-APS)
  • LGBTQ+ Section
  • International Medical Graduates Section (AMA-IMGS)
  • Medical Student Section (AMA-MSS)
  • Organized Medical Staff Section (AMA-OMSS)
  • Private Practice Physicians Section (AMA-PPPS)
  • Resident and Fellow Section (AMA-RFS)
  • Senior Physicians Section (AMA-SPS)
  • Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (AMA-UMAS)

  • Notice: The Association of American Indian Physicians representative and the National Hispanic Medical Association representative positions are selected by each organization and forwarded to the UMAS for inclusion on the ballot. Please email umas@ama-assn.org with any questions regarding these nominated positions.

  • Women Physicians Section (AMA-WPS)

  • Notice: The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) representative position is selected by AMWA and forwarded to the WPS for inclusion on the ballot. AMA members who are interested in serving the WPS as the AMWA representative must contact AMWA for nomination.

  • Young Physicians Section (AMA-YPS)

  • AMA-APS application

  • AMA-IPPS Application

  • AMA-MSS application

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  • Review the AMA-MSS Internal Operating Procedures. 

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  • If not downloaded before, you can access the Dean's letter of endorsement here. 

  • 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.

  • I have discussed the time commitment for this position and made appropriate arrangements with my Dean*
  • In case of my election, I would like my Dean to receive a congratulatory letter informing them of my new position*

  • AMA-OMSS Application

  • AMA-RFS application

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  • Review the AMA-RFS Internal Operating Procedures. 

  • Review the time commitment requirements for GC positions. 

  • I have discussed the time commitment for this position and made appropriate arrangements with my Program Director*
  • In case of my election, I would like my Program Director to receive a congratulatory letter informing them of my new position*

  • AMA-SPS application

  • There are two requirements to serve as the Delegate or Alternate Delegate for the AMA-SPS. In the space below, please explain how you meet both requirements. 

    • Requirement #1: He or she has demonstrated experience in organized medicine by having held a leadership position(s) at the local, state, specialty society or national level.  
    • Requirement #2: The candidate must also have attended at least two AMA-HOD meetings and had prior experience with HOD Reference Committees leading up to the meeting. 

  • There are two requirements to serve as the Officer at-Large for the AMA-SPS. In the space below, please explain how you meet both requirements. 

    • Requirement #1: He or she has demonstrated experience in organized medicine by having held a leadership position(s) at the local, state, specialty society or national level.  
    • Requirement #2: The candidate must have attended an AMA meeting or had prior experience with the AMA’s House of Delegates. 

  • AMA-WPS application

  • Are you an AMA member?*
  • Are you a member of the AMA House of Delegates?*
  • Do you agree to serve in the position for which you are applying?*
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  • Endorsements, letters of support, and curriculum vitae

    These files will be published online as part of your application for review by AMA Members. Please remove any personal contact information or private details you do not wish to be shared.
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  • AMA-YPS application

  • Are you an AMA member?*
  • Are you a member of the AMA House of Delegates?*
  • Do you agree to serve in the position for which you are applying?*
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  • Endorsements, letters of support, and curriculum vitae

    These files will be published online as part of your application for review by AMA Members. Please remove any personal contact information or private details you do not wish to be shared.
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  • Are you an AMA member?*
  • Are you a member of the AMA House of Delegates?*
  • Do you agree to serve in the position for which you are applying?*
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  • Endorsements, letters of support, and curriculum vitae

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  • What is your self-identified race? (Select all that apply)

  • What is your gender identity? (Select all that apply)

  • What is your sexual orientation?

  • Would you describe yourself as a person who identifies as having a disability?
  • Are you an International Medical Graduate?
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  • AMA Conflict of Interest Policy

  • 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.

     

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  • 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. 

     

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