About
The AMA Medical Student Advocacy Conference (MAC) is the American Medical Association’s largest advocacy event and conference for medical students. It provides students with advocacy training, access to legislators, opportunities to network with your peers and a platform to raise your voice and advocate for changes in public health policy.
Registration
Medical students, don’t miss the must-attend advocacy event of the year! Register by Feb. 16 to join your peers on Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and advocate for meaningful changes in public health policy.
The conference is an AMA member exclusive opportunity. Registration fee is $45.
Preliminary agenda
Thursday, March 5
All times are Eastern
1-3 p.m.—Conference check-in and casual networking
3-4 p.m.—Government Relations Advocacy Fellow welcome, opening remarks and keynote speakers
4-7 p.m.—Advocacy training and education sessions
- Congressional perspectives
- AMA Advocacy 101 training
- Advocacy priorities education sessions
- Graduate medical education
- Pharmacy benefit manager reform
- NIH funding
- Hill visit strategic planning
7-9 p.m.—Welcome reception
Friday, March 6
7-8 a.m.—Networking breakfast
8-9:30 a.m.—Hill visit preparation
- Review bills, key talking points and legislative asks
9:30 a.m.—Board buses for Capitol Hill
10-10:30 a.m.—Group photo on Capitol Hill steps
10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.—Capitol Hill visits
Visit the FAQs page for more information, including traveling to and from the hotel, places to eat, things to do in Washington, D.C., and tips for a successful conference.
Advocacy topics
Various issues will be discussed during the conference including:
Graduate medical education | REDI Act (H.R.2028/S.942)
Discussion of evolving medical student loan caps, repayment, and forgiveness changes, supplemented by student experiences, to emphasize why legislative solutions like the REDI Act are urgently needed.
Pharmacy benefit manager reform | Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform Act of 2025 (H.R.4317)
Showcasing how student-led priorities brought forward in the AMA House of Delegates translate into formal advocacy and direct engagement with Congress on Capitol Hill.
NIH funding
In the absence of active authorizing legislation, this discussion will focus on appropriations advocacy to support stable, sustained NIH funding throughout the federal budget process.
Advocacy Action Kit
The Advocacy Action Plan Checklist, issue briefs and additional resources will be posted once available.
Funding your way to MAC
Find discounts, funding and savings for your MAC trip—plus, request a letter of support/excuse.
Social media toolkit
Showcase your advocacy efforts on social media using the templates and graphics provided.
Training on demand
Complete advocacy training anytime, anywhere with the AMA virtual advocacy training program.
