The Young Physicians Section (YPS) provides various opportunities for members to take on leadership roles and make a positive impact on patient health and the medical profession.
Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section GC-Young Physician seat
The Underrepresented in Medicine Advocacy Section (UMAS) has an opening on their governing council for the Young Physician Representative seat.
The primary objectives of UMAS is to influence and contribute to AMA policy and program development on issues of importance to minority physicians and the AMA. It will work to:
- Eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care and improve the health status of minority patients
- Promote diversity in the profession and increase the number of historically underrepresented minorities in medicine
- Assist physicians in delivering culturally effective health care
- Increase the membership, participation and leadership of minority physicians in the AMA
GC responsibilities: All members of the GC are expected to attend all GC meetings and UMAS functions, unless excused in advance by the chair. All members shall participate regularly in email communications, when solicited and on scheduled teleconferences. If any GC member is not fulfilling their duties to satisfy adequate participation on the GC, the chair may, with the approval of the other GC members, ask a GC member to vacate their position.
About UMAS' Governing Council commitment for interested candidates: The UMAS shall provide a physician and medical student forum dedicated to addressing minority health and minority physician professional issues; increasing the participation of underrepresented minority physicians and students in the AMA; and advising the AMA House of Delegates (HOD) on minority policies and programs.
The Young Physician Representative shall represent the interests of the YPS; be an active liaison between the UMAS and the YPS; and prepare a report for GC meetings and RFS meetings.
Applications are now being accepted for the Young Physician Representative. Deadline to submit applications is Aug. 3.
Contact YPS
If you have any questions about these leadership opportunities, please contact [email protected].
