ACP Leadership Day
April 28-29, 2025
Washington, D.C.
Our Missouri delegation takes part in Leadership Day every year. It's a chance for us to meet with elected officials and health aides, all in the name of advocating for patients. All ACP members are welcome to join!
Missouri ACP will sponsor the following number and membership levels to attend the event at the amounts listed below.
If you're interested in being considered for one of these sponsored positions, please complete this online form by 11:59 PM on February 14, 2025.
For more details about the ACP Leadership Day, click here.
Missouri ACP will sponsor the following number and membership levels to attend the event at the amounts listed below.
- 3 Regular members (with focus on selecting at least one early career physician) - $1,000 reimbursement
- 4 resident/fellow or student members - $1,250 reimbursement
If you're interested in being considered for one of these sponsored positions, please complete this online form by 11:59 PM on February 14, 2025.
For more details about the ACP Leadership Day, click here.
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I learned so much from my participation in Leadership Day. As a younger student, I had no prior experience with this type of advocacy. The preparation sessions before our Capitol Hill visits were really informative about the current state of medicine-related legislation and about what health advocacy looks like for different professionals. I was able to establish unique mentorship connections with physicians with very different experiences from what I find at my institution.
Our state delegation had members from all career stages, from myself being a first-year student to a retired internist. The other participants provided a lot of guidance in terms of expectations and how to best prepare for our meetings. They really helped me feel less intimidated, and I felt like I gained confidence throughout the day on Capitol Hill. Overall, this was a great experience, from which I took away great mentorship and a whole new advocacy skillset. I hope to continue developing the connections I made in future ACP events. I would recommend Leadership Day to any medical student interested in advocacy or health policy. Paula Valiño, BS MD-PhD Student | Entering Class of 2022 Washington University School of Medicine |
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Advocacy day was a great way to get involved with advocacy on a national level and I felt like I was contributing to positive change! I learned many valuable skills and got a better understanding of the intersection of politics and healthcare. I feel inspired to continue seeking out political advocacy opportunities and make it a significant aspect as my career as a future physician! Wes Weske UMKC M.D. Class of 2025 2023 Sponsored Attendee |