SEL Member Requirements

  • Attendance 1x a month at one SEL meeting or event (after 2 months of absence we check in, and after 3 months you are removed from Slack).

  • Engage with a local lawmaker 1 time per semester.

  • Write an article (650+ words) on a topic that you’re passionate about related to the SEL’s mission for the Society Stories platform.

  • Conduct at least 5 power analyses which can be federal, state (senator + assembly member), or local (county, city).

  • Recruit at least 1 person/semester.

  • Raise at least $100 for Lights of Hope (to cover the costs of how much it takes to support annual SEL membership).

Benefits of Joining

  • Mentorship: as an SEL member you have a chance to participate in our new mentorship program. Learn how to become a more effective public health advocate under the guidance of current medical school students, healthcare professionals, ACS CAN staff partners, and more experts.

  • Make a real, tangible impact in your community & state: As an SEL member, you have the opportunity to work on writing and advocating for real policies on the state level. In addition, you have the resources to meet with local legislators and make a difference in your community.

  • Learn more about public health, healthcare, and policy: great learning experience if you are considering pre-med or pre-law!

  • Resume-building & volunteer hours.

  • Meet like-minded peers & make new friends!

⭐ SEL Superstars ⭐

  1. Publish a Letter to the Editor in a newspaper.

  2. Lead an event in your area or campus (LOH display, fundraiser, tabling)

  3. Start your own passion project.

  4. Recruit 3+ members.

  5. Lead a presentation/meeting.

  6. Connect us with a partner organization.

  7. Secure a sponsor for LOH.

Society of Emerging Leaders Application

Please fill out this form to apply to the Society of Emerging Leaders. Time estimate: 5 minutes.