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Call for Applications for the 2019-2020 Medical Student Component Governing Council 

All ASA medical student members who are interested can apply for the ASA Governing Council Officer positions for the 2020 term (October 2019-October 2020). The deadline for applications is September 1, 2019.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Submit the completed application, a personal statement indicating why you want to be an ASA Governing Council Officer (not more than 500 words), a current curriculum vitae and one letter of reference. A nomination form may be used in place of the letter of reference. Two letters of reference are required for President-Elect applicants. Incomplete materials will not be considered. Email all materials to medicalstudentcomponent@asahq.org.

Available positions include:

  • President-Elect (first and second year students only)
  • Secretary
  • Member at Large
  • Senior Advisor (fourth-year students only)
  • Alternate Medical Student Delegate to AMA
  • Alternate (to ensure full representation at the ASA Annual Meeting should one of the elected officers be unable to perform their duties)

All applicants must be ASA members from accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical schools in the United States. With the exception of senior advisor, we encourage fourth year medical students to be mindful in applying for governing council positions, as the service term considerably overlaps the typical residency matriculation date.

Responsibilities of all Governing Council Officers (except the senior advisor) include:

  • Attendance at the ASA Medical Student Component House of Delegates Meeting (in conjunction with the ASA ANESTHESIOLOGY® annual meeting)
  • Attendance at the ASA Medical Student Component Governing Council Meetings (twice per year) in Rosemont, IL
  • A one-year term beginning at the conclusion of ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2019 annual meeting

Travel costs to the meetings are the responsibility of each officer. We encourage you to seek funding from your state component society or your medical school. Applicants may contact the current officers to discuss the duties and responsibilities and to ask any questions. The duties and responsibilities are listed in the ASA Medical Student Component bylaws. Please note: Select submitted materials will be posted online for medical student delegates prior to elections.

The officers for the next term will be elected by the delegates representing each medical school at the ASA Medical Student House of Delegates meeting, occurring at ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2019 in Orlando, FL. We encourage all applicants to attend the ANESTHESIOLOGY®  2019 annual meeting. Your medical student leadership has put together an incredible agenda for medical students. We hope to see you there!

Justin Yuan
President, ASA Medical Student Component