The AAMC created RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science with the goal of helping students build leadership skills and knowledge that are vital to their journeys as medical students, residents, and their futures as physician leaders. The AAMC now offers two distinct programs for medical students at different stages in their journey:
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RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for Rising Second Year Medical Students
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RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for Fourth Year Medical Students
Who Should Attend?Student leaders who demonstrate a willingness and ability to positively impact the culture and/or learning environment at their institution. Example nominees could include, but are not limited to:
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Class officers
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Student interest group officers
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Peer mentors
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Student advocates
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Students involved in community service
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AAMC Organization of Student Representatives (OSR)
Upcoming Seminars
RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for Fourth Year Medical Students (MS4):
March 27-29, 2026
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nominations for the 2026 RISE MS4 program have closed. Sign up to receive updates about the 2027 program and nomination deadlines.
RISE: Developing Future Leaders in Academic Medicine & Science for Second Year Medical Students (MS2):
June 27-29, 2026
Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine at the University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Nominations for the 2026 RISE M2 Program are open through March 27, 2026.
Questions? Email Amy Ginder. | 
