Physician = Health Policy Official

Your path to running for office lies ahead

Ever wonder what it takes to become a candidate for elected office and run a successful campaign?  AMPAC, the political education and advocacy program of the American Medical Association, is a go-to resource for guidance and expertise.  AMPIC annually hosts a Campaign School to help physicians have a greater understanding of the process and their potential and they have announced their next session scheduled for September 11-14, 2025.  The program will be held at the AMA offices in Washington, DC, just off Capitol Hill.

Registration for 2025 Campaign School is now OPEN!

In pursuing elected office, running an effective campaign can be the difference between winning and losing a race. The AMA’s Campaign School is designed to provide the skills and strategic approach that are vital on the campaign trail. A solid team of political experts will share everything you need to know to position yourself for success.

 

“Come join me at this year’s AMPAC Candidate Workshop.  I know it will be a good experience for physician legislators like me and colleagues who are dedicated to making a difference for our

profession and our patients.”

Dr. Tim Reeder, Member, NC House of Representative

Emergency Medicine Physician / ECU Emergency Medicine

 

Participants in the Campaign School will learn about overall strategy, voter targeting, social media as a tool, campaign ad development and more.  From the expertise shared, participants will go through a team exercise of running a simulated campaign to demonstrate how the guidance shared can be put into action.

 

“AMPAC’s Candidate Workshop provided a wealth of information that showed me how to get more involved in the political process at any level. After completing the workshop alongside like-minded physicians, I felt more prepared, more confident in my personal decision to pursue political office, and would recommend the workshop.”

Bradley Christoph, DO, MPH, MS

Family Medicine / UNC Health Caldwell Lenoir, NC

 

Program participants include physicians, spouses of physicians, residents and medical students, as well as state medical society staff.  A typical class consists of colleagues with a span of interests, from those attracted to grassroots advocacy efforts to those looking to run for public office. As a graduate of the AMPAC program, you will not only be better positioned to pursuing your on political ambitions, but you will also be more capable of supporting candidates and their campaigns with advice on strategy, messaging and engagement.

 

Some key details about the program:

  • Space is limited.
  • The registration fee is $350 for AMA Members and $1000 for non-AMA members. The fee is waived for AMA resident and student members.
  • The registration fee covers the expense of faculty, materials and all meals.
  • Participants are responsible for their registration fee, travel to/from Washington, DC and hotel accommodations (the AMA will provide a list of nearby hotels within walking distance of the AMA office).
  • Participants will be required to bring a laptop or Wi-Fi enabled tablet with them.

 

Registration for the 2025 Campaign School is now OPEN. Space is limited and the deadline to register is August 8, 2025 (or sooner if maximum capacity is reached).

 

For more information contact the AMA at: [email protected]