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Medical Student Section (MSS)—convention committees

Convention committees expedite the conduct of business at meetings of the MSS Assembly

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Convention committees are small, representative groups that expedite the conduct of business at
meetings of the MSS Assembly each June and November. Serving on a convention committee
is a great way to start getting involved in the AMA. 

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Tasks and responsibilities vary by committee. Review details (PDF) about each convention committee.

One national meeting with responsibilities generally commencing one month prior to the meeting.

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