GSA - Message from the GSA-MAS National Chair

Welcome to the Group on Student Affairs-Minority Affairs Section (GSA-MAS) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The MAS was established in recognition of the essential role minority issues play within academic medical centers. The purpose of the GSA-MAS is to serve in an advisory and resource capacity, to all facets of the AAMC, on issues of minority concern at national and regional levels. The GSA-MAS accomplishes its purpose by:

• providing a means by which minority constituent views on matters of interest to the AAMC may find expression;
• assisting and facilitating in the development and implementation of methodologies that will enhance the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and postgraduate education of minority medical students;
• providing a means of interchange of ideas and perceptions between minority educators and administrators and others concerned with medical education;
• identifying and advising the AAMC on matters of importance relating to minority affairs for consideration by the AAMC governance;
• creating and distributing guidelines, position statements, and documents on a variety of relevant and important topics for use by Minority Affairs administrators in their positions at their individual medical schools;
• planning and implementing professional development conferences; and
• collecting data and disseminating information on issues of importance to GSA-MAS representatives and their institutions.

The objectives and goals of the GSA-MAS are rooted in the AAMC's commitment to increase diversity in medical education and improve health care equity in the United States. I would like to take this opportunity to call each and every one of you to action to get involved with the GSA-MAS, now! What a great and exciting time it is for each of you to share your ideas, your expertise and join (or re-join) the great work of the GSA-MAS. Whether you prefer to work at the regional level, the national level or both, the GSA-MAS needs your energy and talent. I strongly encourage you to contact your regional or national leadership with questions, comments, suggestions or complaints. The GSA-MAS and AAMC provide an excellent opportunity for you to network, mentor, serve, learn, and lead. You can make a difference as we move ahead to face new challenges and new hopes for the future.

Cynthia E. Boyd, M.D., MBA, FACP
Associate Vice-President, Chief Compliance Officer
Director, Medical Staff Operations, Rush University Medical Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Rush Medical College
GSA-MAS National Chair 2007-2009

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