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 2025 will be held March 6-7, 2025, in Washington D.C.
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.
2025 registration
The 2025 AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference registration is now open! The conference is an AMA member exclusive opportunity and the registration fee is $45.
If you have questions about the Medical Student Advocacy Conference, contact us at [email protected].
The deadline to register is Feb. 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Space is limited.
- Preliminary agenda
All times are Eastern and subject to change. Download the preliminary agenda (PDF).
Thursday, March 6
1–3 p.m. Conference check-in and casual networking (Foyer and Archives Ballroom)
3–4 p.m. GRAF welcome and opening remarks (L-Enfant Ballroom)
4–7 p.m. General sessions (L-Enfant Ballroom)
7–9 p.m. Welcome reception (Solarium)
Friday, March 7
7–8 a.m. Breakfast (Solarium)
8–9:30 a.m. General sessions (L-Enfant Ballroom)
9:30 a.m. Board buses for Capitol Hill (Hilton lobby)
10–10:30 a.m. Group photo on Capitol Hill steps (United States Capitol Building)
10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Capitol Hill visits (United States Capitol Building)
- MAC resources
Fund your way to MAC
- Save on your airline reservation and hotel room at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall—The Wharf. Get discounted rates when reserving a flight or hotel.
- Access information to help you get funding from your school or state society.
- Request an excuse letter from us to submit to your dean to get approval from your school to attend.
Find out how to get funding and savings.
Spread the word
- Encourage your peers to attend this professional development event.
- Share our sample graphics and posts on your social media channels and newsletters.
