Volunteer/Leadership Opportunities

Get Involved! — Volunteers are the lifeblood of the AMI

One of the best ways for members to network and grow professionally is to serve on a committee. Each of us can make a difference, and working together we ensure that our profession is strong, relevant, and full of opportunities. AMI is a volunteer-driven association. Your service helps shape and implement our strategic plan. 
 
AMI welcomes you to volunteer with us. The AMI’s volunteer leadership opportunities are listed below. Applications are generally accepted every spring and fall. Once you select an opportunity and submit your interest form, it will be reviewed by volunteer leadership and you will be notified of the outcome within a few weeks. 

Volunteering with AMI provides many benefits, including: 

• Contributing to the overall mission of AMI  
• Meeting and engaging with other professionals within the field 
• Gaining valuable experience to help advance your career 
• Preparing yourself for potential board service through committee leadership 
• Receive points toward future Fellow recognition for generous volunteer service

You may volunteer for any committee on the interest form, however, the committees listed below are actively recruiting volunteers.

Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities

AMI Annual Conference Photographer

The AMI is seeking two members with photography experience to capture photos during the AMI Annual Conference July 29-August 1, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. The volunteers selected will be expected to have quality equipment and capture photos during each conference function, which will be delivered to AMI for use.

The selected volunteers will receive complimentary registration to the 2026 AMI Annual Conference in return for their efforts and the photo files. View past conference galleries to reference the types of photos needed.

Submit the interest form by March 1 and HQ will be in touch.

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AMI Salon Judge

The AMI Exhibits Committee and Judging Task Force is seeking professional and emeritus members to serve as judges for the 2026 Annual Salon.

There are both online and on-site judging options available for 2026! Judges may participate in online judging only, or both online and on-site judging at the AMI Annual Conference in Madison, Wisconsin.

1. Online Judging: Please plan to allocate several hours during the online judging period (June 24 - July 15) to review artwork and meet with your judging group. Online judging will be done through the Award Force platform to streamline the process.
2. Online and On-site Judging: Judging will be conducted and finalized online for most categories. However, judging will be finalized onsite for the following categories: E. Illustrated Text (Traditionally printed book), G4b. Interactive Gaming (Physical, Tabletop), and H. Simulators, Prosthetics and Sculptural Products. If you are interested in judging any of these categories, please sign up and plan to be onsite Wednesday, July 29 from 2:30-4:30 pm. If you’re unable to arrive a day early or prefer to attend a workshop, you may coordinate an alternate judging time with your group on Thursday, July 30.

Submit Your Interest Here by Monday, June 1

Please note: On-site judging also requires online judging during the pre-judging period (June 24 - July 15). Only Professional and Emeritus members of the AMI may serve as a Salon Judge. The Exhibits Committee hosts a virtual training call with all judges prior to the online judging period to review the scoring process and rubrics.

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Awards Committee

The Awards Committee oversees the various awards that the AMI gives out annually at the AMI Annual Meeting, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, The Brödel Award and Salon Awards. The committee consists of at least two current members who oversee the award selection committee, manage the annual selection timeline, coordinate award ceremony planning, moderate the onsite awards ceremony and assist in distributing the Salon ribbons at the annual meeting.  

The AMI is looking for 1-2 individuals to join the Awards Committee and assist AMI between the months of February – July.

The monthly time commitment is estimated to be:

• February - 4 hours
• March – 4 hours 
• April – 2 hours 
• May – 2 hours 
• June – 8 hours 
• July – 8 hours preparation, 4 hours onsite

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AMI Annual Conference Student Workers

Each year, the AMI recruits student workers to assist with the AMI Salon and other functions at the AMI Annual Meeting. Student members will receive an email with the sign up link in early 2026, and students will be considered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Annual Volunteer Opportunities

ARC-MI

The AMI Accreditation Review Committee for the Medical Illustrator (ARC-MI) is looking for 2-4 new members to join the team. ARC-MI is a standing committee of the AMI which is vested with the responsibility and authority to evaluate graduate programs in medical illustration that have requested accreditation and to make recommendations to the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) Board of Directors. Volunteers for ARC-MI must be Professional members of the AMI. Time commitment varies based on role and the programs that have requested accreditation. Please note: Given the roles and responsibilities of this committee, a volunteer must be a professional member, have been a member for at least ten years, and also currently be CMI.
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Continuing Professional Education Committee

The AMI Continuing Professional Education Committee is looking for 2-4 new members to join the team. The Continuing Professional Education committee supports the Certified Medical Illustrator program. It is charged primarily with evaluating educational offerings for Continuing Education Hours for CMIs according to the ANSI/IACET Standard for Continuing Education and Training, as well as working with planners to help their events meet the standard. The time committee is approximately 2-3 hours per month.
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Diversity Committee

The AMI Diversity Committee welcomes and encourages new members to join the team. The diversity committee works on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the association. Time commitment varies based on role, but is approximately 2-3 hours per month.
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Professional Guidelines Committee

The Professional Guidelines Committee is seeking 2-4 new members to join the team. The Professional Guidelines Committee educates AMI members, clients, and the general public on issues related to business practices and employment of medical illustrators. The committee gathers both statistical and empirical data through surveys, interviews, and peer reviews. The committee conducts a Compensation & Pricing Survey every 4 years. This committee writes and updates the Medical Illustration Business Practices booklet, Metadata Whitepaper, and the Client Guide to Working with a Medical Illustrator. Additionally, committee members serve as liaisons and collaborators with other industry organizations including the International Association of Scientific, Technical, and Medical Publishers (STM), American Society of Illustrators' Partnership (ASIP), American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and others. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per month, with more time potentially required during years in which the Compensation & Pricing survey is conducted.
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Membership Committee

Online Learning Committee

The Online Learning Committee is seeking 2-4 new members to join the team. The AMI Online Learning Committee works to develop, disseminate and archive online educational media for AMI members. Time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours per month.
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