Through the MSBR Initiative, AMSA's national leadership is working to encourage all medical schools to adopt this document into their institutional policies. A copy of the Medical Student Bill of Rights has been sent to the Dean's Office at every American osteopathic and allopathic medical school. This committee offers support and guidance to empower medical students who are faced with discrimination or who feel that they are receiving any other form of unfair treatment or abuse at their home institutions. The eight-member Advocacy Board is comprised of the AMSA Advocacy Chair, the National President, the Member Initiatives Director, an additional member of the Board of Trustees, and the senior National Coordinator from each Advocacy Subcommittee. Generally, questions should be directed to the Member Initiatives Director or to the Advocacy Chair, but individual students are welcome to contact any member of the Advocacy Board.
All correspondence is kept strictly confidential.
Students are encouraged to look at the Advocacy Guide , which offers practical advice and case histories. Unfortunately, AMSA does not have the financial resources to provide legal counsel for students at this time.