Young physicians from across the country addressed priority issues and worked on shaping American Medical Association policy during the 2026 AMA Young Physicians Section (YPS) Annual Assembly Meeting.
Education session
The YPS hosted an education program titled “Political Power: It is Not Just for Politicians—Building Influence as a Physician Leader,” presented by Shannon Udovic Constant, MD, pediatrician, immediate past president, California Medical Association, and governing councilor, PacWest Conference, American Medical Association.
This session challenged the idea that power in medicine belongs only to those with formal titles, showing that true power lies in the ability of physicians to influence outcomes through strategic use of resources. Attendees learned a practical framework for understanding, using and distinguishing power from leadership to help people work together toward shared goals.
YPS elections
The YPS elected Daniel Udrea, MD, as chair-elect, Christopher Libby, MD, MPH, as delegate, and Sophia Spadafore, MD, as alternate delegate.
For additional information on the 2026 YPS Annual Meeting, visit the section's agenda and resources page.
