Medical Student Ambassadors Program

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Work alongside SAEM Leaders and Gain Hands-On Experience, Mentorship, and Professional Exposure

Each year, SAEM selects a team of motivated and enthusiastic medical students from across the country to serve as Medical Student Ambassadors (MSAs) at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Working directly with SAEM leadership and the Program Committee, MSAs play an essential role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of the conference. In addition to their ambassador responsibilities, participants enjoy unique opportunities to attend educational sessions, explore cutting-edge research, engage in professional development activities, and connect with leaders and peers in academic emergency medicine.

Benefits

• Free membership in SAEM/RAMS  — our community for residents and medical students, dedicated to fostering leadership, research, and education within academic EM.
• Waiver of your annual meeting registration fee  
• Free registration to the Medical Student Symposium
• Opportunities to attend scholarly sessions, educational programs, and professional development events that offer exposure to cutting-edge research, expert education, and networking opportunities.
• One-on-one meetings with an academic EM mentor (a faculty advisor from the Program Committee)
• Opportunities to form relationships with faculty members, residents, and medical students from EM programs around the country
• A personal letter from the program committee chair, sent to your dean of student affairs, acknowledging your contributions
• Your very own SAEM-branded athletic jacket! (All the cool kids are wearing them!)

Responsibilities

• Be available for one week in May to attend the full SAEM Annual Meeting.
• Participate in research and didactic sessions.
• Share key educational insights (“pearls”) from sessions on social media.
• Encourage attendees to complete online session evaluations.
• Assist with audiovisual (AV) needs as requested.
• Help facilitate smooth transitions between lectures and sessions.
• Remain responsive and adaptable to the needs of the Program Committee.

MSA Scholarship

Medical students may apply for one of four scholarships designed to support attendance at the SAEM Annual Meeting. Each selected recipient will receive a $700 stipend to assist with travel and conference expenses.

To be eligible, applicants must be active members of SAEM and demonstrate financial need, as indicated by an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile, or other official financial aid documentation submitted at the time of medical school application.

To apply, please indicate your interest via the application form and upload or provide the required information. In addition, include a brief paragraph describing how participation in the SAEM Annual Meeting will impact your career path and/or your commitment to the field of emergency medicine.