This is a major opportunity for the members of the Association to meet other medical and health science students from throughout the United States. All AMSA members are encouraged to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting. In addition, the House of Delegates meets during the Annual Meeting to formulate the policy of the Association and elect the national officers. After reviewing possible sites for the Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees selects a date and location three years in advance. The need for such advance selection is due to the number of participants and the actual physical needs for holding such a large meeting.
Every attempt is made to offer the membership geographic parity in site selection.
Any member may submit suggestions to the Board of Trustees as to possible sites for the Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is usually held in March and, whenever possible, is scheduled so as to avoid religious holidays. The Annual Meeting will be held at fully accessible locations, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Association does make every effort to obtain reasonable housing rates and provide some meals. To avoid undue burdens on local chapters, the Association does incur the costs for Trustees and National Officers.