LMSA Liaison Positions (2026-2027)

LMSA is excited to offer a unique opportunity to serve as a national liaison to leading organizations in medicine, including the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), and Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA).

This is your chance to build your network, represent LMSA on a national level, and be part of the conversations shaping medical education—all while gaining valuable leadership experience along the way.

Term: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027

Time Commitment: ~3–5 hours/month

Eligibility: Open to LMSA members not currently serving on the LMSA National Board

Deadline: May 11th 11:59 p.m. PST

Core Responsibilities (All Liaison Positions)

- Serve as the primary liaison between LMSA and the partner organization

- Maintain consistent communication with partner organization representatives

- Attend required meetings (virtual and/or in-person, as applicable)

- Disseminate opportunities, events, and resources to LMSA membership

- Identify and support collaborative initiatives

- Submit monthly updates to the VP of Partnerships

Organization-Specific Responsibilities

NBME Liaison

- Represent LMSA in the Medical Student Leader Roundtable

- Communicate LMSA student perspectives, concerns, and feedback on NBME and USMLE assessments

- Share updates from NBME discussions, including new tools and resources, with LMSA members

- Participate in feedback initiatives (e.g., student advisory groups, pilot tools, or roundtables)

- Help ensure bidirectional communication between LMSA and NBME

NBOME Liaison

- Serve as LMSA representative on the NBOME Liaison Committee

- Attend annual NBOME Liaison Committee meetings

- Share student perspectives on osteopathic medical education and COMLEX assessments

- Communicate NBOME updates, initiatives, and opportunities to LMSA membership

- Collaborate with other national student organizations to improve NBOME programs

- Contribute to ongoing dialogue shaping osteopathic medical education

NAMS Liaison (Note: Selected candidates will be invited to apply through the NAMS selection process)

- Serve as the NAMS–LMSA Student Coalition Liaison

- Attend monthly NAMS meetings

- Share key opportunities with LMSA members, including:

- Abstract deadlines

- Research and poster/research symposia

- Mentorship opportunities

- Facilitate collaboration between LMSA and NAMS on academic and professional initiatives

- Must be an active member of both LMSA and NAMS

AOA Liaison

- Maintain communication with AOA leadership through quarterly meetings or calls

- Identify and support collaborative opportunities between LMSA and AOA

- Represent LMSA at the AOA Annual Business Meeting

- Present LMSA initiatives, goals, and collaborative efforts at the national level

- Assist in ensuring continuity by transitioning knowledge to the next liaison

- Must be a member in good standing of both LMSA and AOA

SOMA Liaison

- Serve as the communication bridge between LMSA and SOMA

- Participate in the SOMA DEI/DEHI Committee

- Share SOMA opportunities, events, and resources with LMSA membership

- Attend one SOMA conference (registration waived for the liaison)

- Promote collaboration between LMSA and SOMA initiatives

Name (First Name, Last Name)*

Email*

Phone Number*

Medical School*

What year of medical school will you be enrolled in for the 2026–2027 academic year?*

Which LMSA Region is your school in? (if unsure, refer to: https://national.lmsa.net/about/regions-chapters/)*

Please describe your prior involvement with LMSA and/or other professional organizations. (200 words or less)*

Why are you interested in serving as an LMSA liaison for this organization? (200 words or less)*

What skills or experiences make you a strong candidate for this liaison role (e.g., communication, leadership, advocacy, event planning)? (200 words or less)*

How would you effectively communicate opportunities and updates from the partner organization to LMSA members? (200 words or less)*

What ideas do you have to strengthen collaboration between LMSA and this organization during your term? (200 words or less, bullet points are okay)*

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Upload a Resume/CV with relevant experiences*