By Elizabeth Wiley, JD, MPH
AMSA Vice President of Internal Affairs
My name is Liz Wiley, and I am a fourth-year medical student at The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. As your Vice President for Internal Affairs, I can’t wait for AMSA’s Annual Convention in Houston!
At Convention this year, I am honored to chair AMSA’s House of Delegates (HOD). As the official policy-making body of the Association, the HOD provides the opportunity for representatives from each local medical chapter to meet and vote on AMSA's policies and elect our national officers. All members of AMSA are invited to speak and participate in the HOD. You, AMSA’s members, debate issues, make amendments and cast votes to shape AMSA's policies. Want to learn more about the HOD? Check out this overview:
HOD Resolutions
When AMSA members want to change AMSA's policies, they can submit a resolution. Any member can write and submit resolutions to the HOD. Resolutions are a fundamental way members shape the Association. In the HOD, every member's voice is heard and anyone can change AMSA.
Submit resolutions by January 8, 2012.
Delegate Registration
In order to vote in the HOD, each local chapter selects its delegates. These delegates are responsible for representing the local chapter. This year’s online delegate registration deadline is February 26, 2012.
Delegate registration is free and available here. All registered HOD delegates will receive free AMSA flash drives. Be sure your chapter is represented!
National Leadership Opportunities
As an independent, student-led organization, AMSA depends on dedicated national student leaders. National leaders work with other medical students across the country to develop projects, work on medical student issues and support local chapters.
Check out all of the available leadership opportunities.
See you in Houston – yee ha!