About the Advisory Committee on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs

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The AMA Advisory Committee on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Affairs provides guidance to the AMA Board of Trustees and AMA management on policy and advocacy initiatives impacting AI/AN medical students, physicians, and patients, while also contributing to broader AMA efforts aimed at improving health outcomes for this population. 

Your Powerful Ally
Through AMA advocacy and policymaking, we are addressing the issues important to you—together—and shaping what’s next for physicians.

Leadership opportunities

Visit the leadership opportunities page for information on open positions and applying to serve on the advisory committee.

Contact us

Advisory committee staff: 
Email: Sarah Langill
Phone: 312-464-4091

 

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