National Leadership Opportunities Archives - AMSA /role/ntl-ldr-opps/ American Medical Student Association Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:42:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Board Of Trustees Member Interest Form /people/board-of-trustees-member-interest-form/ Thu, 08 May 2025 22:03:50 +0000 /?post_type=people&p=20132 Are you ready to help lead the future of ѿappand shape the direction of the nation’s oldest and largest independent organization for medical students? The ѿappBoard of Trustees plays a vital role in providing strategic oversight, fiduciary guidance, and leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the organization. This is a...

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Are you ready to help lead the future of ѿappand shape the direction of the nation’s oldest and largest independent organization for medical students?

The ѿappBoard of Trustees plays a vital role in providing strategic oversight, fiduciary guidance, and leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of the organization. This is a unique opportunity to serve at the highest level of ѿappgovernance, work collaboratively with peers and professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to the medical student community.

We are currently accepting interest form submissions from committed, visionary leaders who are passionate about AMSA’s mission and ready to serve in the 2026-2027 academic year. All candidates must be current ѿappmembers in good standing to be eligible.

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President Elect /people/president-elect-position/ Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:39:43 +0000 /?post_type=people&p=19576 This is a two year term. In applying for this position, you will serve as the President-elect for one year beginning on May 1 of this leadership year and assume the role of President on May 1 of the following year. The National President shall work primarily from the ѿapphome office, currently located in...

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This is a two year term. In applying for this position, you will serve as the President-elect for one year beginning on May 1 of this leadership year and assume the role of President on May 1 of the following year. The National President shall work primarily from the ѿapphome office, currently located in Sterling, Virginia, but will also work within Washington, D.C., and travel domestically and internationally as needed to fulfill the obligations of the position.

The President Elect serves the first of a two-year term. The President Elect is responsible for all of the duties of all national officers and is expected to spend his/her year preparing for a successful year as president. Specific responsibilities include working with the VPM to recruit and engage members, serving on the finance committee, and assisting the national president as necessary.

The President is the senior elected officer of the association. The President is a full-time, salaried officer who serves a one-year term at the national office. As such, the president is responsible for overseeing the Board of Trustees (BOT) and all Association initiatives, working with local chapters and implementing AMSA’s strategic plan. They preside over all meetings of the BOT and is an ex-officio member on all committees (except the Nominations Committee). The President is also responsible for choosing a theme and overseeing AMSA’s Annual Convention.

The President represents ѿappin all external affairs. They advise organized medicine on issues related to medical students, supports legislative and educational initiatives, often gives testimony on AMSA’s behalf and works with the media. The President may also initiate projects of priority to the organization.

The President should have strong written and oral communication skills, organizational and administrative skills and a complete knowledge of AMSA. Other useful qualities are networking abilities, knowledge of health policy and medical education policy, and a willingness to travel. Most importantly, this is a full-time job. The President must be exceptionally dedicated to working to advance the interests of the Association.

 

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