Individuals will be responsible for advising and developing personal, professional, and academic activities for LMSA pre-medical, medical students, alumni, and FPAC (e.g. faculty and physicians) members interested in their specialty.
Chair(s) will be able to advise and develop activities on the chapter, regional and national levels.
In the past, specialty-based activities have focused on:
- Introduction to (Specialty);
- Preparing for the Match;
- Research, Elective, and Scholarship Opportunities in (Specialty);
- Update on Clinical Practices;
- Honorary Plenary by Specialty Leader.
Positions available:
- Specialty Section Chair: This title is given to individuals who are at the Associate Professor or higher and have served as a Department Chair/Section Chief or Program Director
- Specialty Section Jr. Chair: This title is granted to individuals who are well-established in their career as an attending physician or faculty member of the rank Assistant professor or higher.
- Specialty Section Advisor: This title may be granted to a resident, fellow, instructor or an early-career attending physician who has a strong interest in pursuing higher leadership in their specialty.
LMSA Specialty Sections Faculty Involvement Expectations
Faculty supporting the LMSA Specialty Sections are expected to dedicate approximately 1–10 hours per month to support student programming, mentorship, and leadership development. This time commitment typically includes:
- 1 hour: Attendance at the monthly Faculty & Physician Advisory Council (FPAC) meeting, held the third Tuesday of each month — this is the only fixed, recurring time commitment.
- 1–2 hours: Administrative support, such as responding to student emails or reviewing documents.
- 1–2 hours: Meetings with student leaders for mentorship, planning, or section-specific guidance.
- 1–2 hours: Participation in events, such as webinars, mentorship panels, or specialty programming.
- 1–3 hours: Residency and fellowship programming — it is the faculty member’s responsibility to plan, coordinate, and implement programming for residents and fellows within their specialty section. This may include mentorship opportunities, virtual events, and professional development sessions.
All time commitments beyond the FPAC meeting will vary month to month depending on current initiatives, events, and student needs.
Attendance at the LMSA National Conference and other in-person events is highly encouraged, as these offer meaningful opportunities for connection, mentorship, and visibility