May 9, 2024
The MMA Medical Student Section (MSS) has elected its 2024 leadership. The following medical students were elected to serve as officers of the MSS Executive Committee:
Co-Chair - Saliha Chaudry – UMN Medical School, Twin Cities Campus
Co-Chair - Spencer Breen – UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus
Secretary - Roma Sonik – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
MMA/AMA Delegate – Adrina Kocharian, PhD – UMN Medical School, Twin Cities Campus
Education Coordinator – Harper O'Neill – UMN Medical School, Duluth Campus
Outreach Coordinator - Justin Myrah – Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
The MMA and the MSS would like to thank the 2023 MSS Executive Committee officers for their service over the past year.
Question about involvement in MSS can be directed to Juliana Milhofer, MMA public health & policy engagement manager.
December 4, 2025
On December 4, Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) released its budget forecast for the 2026-27 biennium, showing a short-term budget surplus of $2.5 billion for the current biennium, but warned of a long-term $2.96 billion deficit for the 2028-29 biennium.
December 4, 2025
On December 2, the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) released a study on the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccinations at birth.
December 4, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is now accepting public comments regarding proposed legislation to mandate insurance coverage of certain treatments.