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For years, AMSA's action committee leaders have referred to their groups as the heart and soul of AMSA. And in many ways they are. While the Board of Trustees governs the organization, the action committees produce ideas and projects. AMSA's ten committees represent areas the Association feels all medical students should value as vital in becoming a socially responsible physician/healer. They promote these areas of interest and associated projects to AMSA members on national, regional and local levels and are integral in helping AMSA maintain its dynamic view of medicine amidst tremendous and rapid change. They are also a frontline for the association's dedication to redefining the culture and activities of medicine.
Interest Groups (IGs) are collections of AMSA members who share a similar interest. Each group has their own web page and listserve to facilitate dialogue on their common interest. Additionally, IGs cultivate interest and working relationships through programming at National Convention and Regional Conferences. IGs are created by student nomination in the House of Delegates, during National Convention, and exist for two years.
New leaders are chosen each year and are open only to AMSA members. If interested in any of these positions, contact the current leader for more info.
Laura Erickson-Schroth
Works full time in the AMSA office. Support project ideas from individual members, oversees Interest Groups and Interest Response Groups, distributes project information and communicates with local chapters. Works closely with the Action Committees.
Russell Buhr
Attends to Action Committees and serves as their representation to the AMSA Board of Trustees and AMSA Foundation.
AC Chairs handle the administration end of their specified action committee and provide assistance to their project coordinators. Coordinators organize regional support networks and support projects.
