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Medical Student Section (MSS)—Governing Council

The governing council is comprised of nine members

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The Medical Student Section (MSS) Governing Council (GC) directs the programs and activities of the section on a national level. The MSS activities are overseen by an nine-member governing council that is elected by the Medical Student Section Assembly at each Annual Meeting, except for the chair-elect who is elected at the Interim Meeting.

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  • Appoint the remainder of the MSS leadership
  • Carry out policies and actions items adopted by the assembly
  • Direct the MSS agenda and strategies

One year, commencing in June (except for the chair-elect and immediate past chair).

Submit the governing council application form. Review the speakers' ruling (PDF). 

The deadline for completed applications is end of day on April 28, 2025

Download the position description as a PDF.

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