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IMS Medical Student Section

This student resource page will serve as a helpful hub for our medical student members to locate upcoming events and educational opportunities designed especially for future physicians, as well as discover more about the unique benefits that are available to IMS student members.

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Who we are

Welcome to our Medical Student Section! Our Medical Student Section (MSS) is comprised of medical student members of the Iowa Medical Society. We advocate for the health and well-being of patients across Iowa. We are committed to working in solidarity and growing together as future physician advocates.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please reach out to the IMS-MSS Governing Council at imsmedicalstudentsection@gmail.com.

What we do

We engage in state-level advocacy to improve the health of communities across Iowa and strengthen the physician voice.

We represent the medical student voice at IMS Physician Day on the Hill and advocate for policy change via the biannual IMS policy forums. We also host socials, workshops, and research-related events to help us connect, learn, and sharpen our skills in advocacy, leadership, research, and service.

Bylaws
Interest Form

Follow us on Instagram!

Committees available to join

  • Policymaking Committee
  • Committee on Legislation and Advocacy (COLA)
  • Committee for Advancement of Research Opportunities (CARO)
  • Coming in 2026 - Events Committee

Governing Council Positions

*Elections occur annually in February. Position descriptions can be found in the bylaws linked above.

  • Chair (1 from DMU, 1 from University of Iowa)
  • Chair-elect (1 from DMU, 1 from University of Iowa)
  • At Large Officer (1 from DMU, 1 from University of Iowa)

Interested in joining?

Our Governing Council

National Advocacy Conference,

Abby Davison, M3
Chair
University of Iowa

Katherine Yu, Chair Elect, University of Iowa, M2

Katherine Yu, M2
Chair-Elect
University of Iowa

White coat portrait on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024.

Katie Greiner, M2
At-Large Officer
University of Iowa

Jordan Samuel, Chair, Des Moines University, OMSIII

Jordan Samuel, OMSIII
Chair
Des Moines University

Mallory Britz, Chair Elect, Des Moines University, OMSIII

Mallory Britz. OMSIII
Chair-Elect
Des Moines University

Jessica Duffy, At Large Officer, Des Moines University, OMSIII

Jessica Duffy, OMSIII
At-Large Officer
Des Moines University

Meet our Student Directors:

IMS Student Member Liaison

Daniel Moe

Daniel Moe, M4

University of Iowa

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Josi Barscz, OMS-IV

Des Moines University

Petra Stout

Petra Stout

pstout@iowamedical.org

Upcoming Events for Students

See our Student Members in Action:

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