How to find medical student leadership opportunities

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With today’s physicians expected to lead care teams, medical students are uniquely positioned to take advantage of professional development in leadership. The question is where does a medical student start if they want to become a medical leader? 

There are many sources of professional development in leadership for medical students today.

• In-class experience: With the growth of team-based care, more medical schools are bringing interprofessional training into their curricula, allowing future physicians to work with future nurses and allied health professionals. 
• Find a campus group: Student affinity groups and governance bodies, like a student council, are a great place to get leadership experience. 
• Tap into alumni networks: Your undergraduate alumni association may have opportunities to play a leadership role in your local chapter. 
• Look outside campus: Discover leadership opportunities with outside groups focused on local or national health care issues. 

The American Medical Association offers leadership openings and training to help you grow as a leader. With an AMA membership, medical students can take advantage of these opportunities:

Leadership openings

• Leadership roles in AMA organizations
  • Find local and national opportunities to grow your leadership skills through the AMA.

Professional development

• Poster Showcase
  • Provides medical students the opportunity to showcase their leadership projects and engage with the AMA beyond traditional policy and advocacy activities.
• Leadership education modules
  • Build your skills through AMA-hosted online training modules.