Medical Student Outreach Program: Commission 101

Sections can earn commissions based on the number of 4-year student memberships achieved throughout the recruitment program year. The higher the percentage of the first-year class size recruited for a 4-year membership, the more commission dollars your section receives.

Memberships from satellite campuses roll up into main campuses. Outreach Leaders at satellite campuses can connect with the main campus Outreach Leaders to discuss commissions. In cases where commissions are sent to a partner, the Outreach Leader should connect directly with that partner.

Fall campaign

All applications and dues received by Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, will be applied toward this first round of recruitment. The fall payout is determined by the percent of first-year class size recruited. Commission checks will be processed and mailed in February.

Spring campaign

All applications and dues received by Wednesday, April 30, 2025, will be applied toward the second round of recruitment. The spring payout is determined by the percent of first-year class size recruited, minus the amount previously paid to the section for the fall campaign. Commission checks will be processed and mailed in June. 

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Use these funds to continue to grow AMA membership on your campus, travel to AMA meetings and other professional events. Email the MSOP team at studentops@ama-assn.org if you are unsure how to use these funds. 

Tier: 1

• Recruitment performance (first-years only): >75% of class size
• Commission: 30%

Tier: 2

• Recruitment performance (first-years only): 51%–75% of class size
• Commission: 25%

Tier: 3

• Recruitment performance (first-years only): 26%–50% of class size
• Commission: 20%

Tier: 4

• Recruitment performance (first-years only): 10%–25% of class size
• Commission: 10%.