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.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.