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Minority Affairs Section Governing Council—student member

One medical student is elected annually to the MAS Governing Council

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The Minority Affairs Section (MAS) addresses the issues and concerns of underrepresented minority physicians and improving the health of minority populations.

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  • Participate in monthly teleconferences
  • Attend three in-person meetings per year (including Annual and Interim Meetings)
  • Review resolutions and determine policy priorities
  • Support section activities (e.g., Doctors Back to School™ program)
  • Serve on the Minority Scholars Award selection committee

One year, commencing in June. 

Application will be available in fall 2024.

Download the position description as a PDF.

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