The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) is the American Medical Association’s largest advocacy event and conference for medical students. It provides students with advocacy training, access to legislators, opportunities to network with their peers and a platform to raise their voice and enact changes in public health policy.
MAC 2026 will be held March 5-6, 2026, in Washington D.C. Deadline to register is Feb. 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Central. Space is limited. The conference is an AMA member exclusive opportunity. Registration fee is $45.
2026 MAC registration
3 key takeaways
- Advocacy training: Learn how to be a successful public health advocate and advocate for change on health policy issues that impact medical students and physicians by attending in-person meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill.
- Leadership development: Gain leadership, communication and advocacy skills to distinguish yourself for residency.
- Networking: Connect with hundreds of students from across the country and build valuable professional connections while you develop your advocacy and leadership skills.
- 2026 preliminary agenda
Thursday, March 5
1-3 p.m.—Conference check-in and casual networking
3-4 p.m.—GRAF welcome and opening remarks
4-7 p.m.—General session
7-9 p.m. —Welcome reception
Friday, March 6
7-8 a.m.—Breakfast
8-9:30 a.m.—General session
9:30 a.m.—Board buses for Capitol Hill
10-10:30 a.m.—Group photo on Capitol Hill steps
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.—Capitol Hill visits
- 2026 Advocacy Action Kit
The Advocacy Action Plan Checklist, issue briefs and additional resources will be posted once available.
Training on demand
Complete advocacy training anytime, anywhere with the AMA virtual advocacy training program.
