The Young Physicians Section (YPS) seeks to strengthen the value of AMA membership for young physicians by:
- Enhancing young physician practice of medicine, including the transition into practice
- Facilitating the participation of young physicians in policymaking and other activities of the AMA and the Federation of Medicine
- Promoting young physician leadership throughout organized medicine
Membership
Membership
AMA physician members under 40 years of age or within the first 8 years of professional practice after residency and fellowship training are automatically members of YPS. YPS currently has more than 26,000 members.
Strategic plan
Strategic plan
The YPS Strategic Plan (PDF) describes YPS focus areas and outlines YPS efforts around communication, leadership development, and membership and involvement opportunities.
Contact information
Contact information
YPS general email
yps@ama-assn.org
Harley Grant
Director, Young Physician Section
(312) 464-4750
harley.grant@ama-assn.org
Chloe Hartmann
Policy analyst
(312) 464-2507
chloe.hartmann@ama-assn.org
