ACMS Launches Women in Healthcare Committee:

Kickoff Event Scheduled for August 9, 2023

At the May 9th ACMS Board of Directors meeting, the ACMS Board unanimously approved the creation of the ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee. The ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee has been created to provide a space dedicated to inspiring all ACMS members to support and mentor women physicians; to encourage their interest and active participation in organized medicine; to advance their role in political and legislative advocacy; and to promote women physicians as leaders.

The objectives of this committee will be:

To increase the number of ACMS women members.
To increase the number of women in top medical leadership positions, including governance roles at ACMS and the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
To promote women in medicine.
To increase opportunities for mentorship for young physicians.
To become the leading primary resource for women physicians.

If you are interested in serving on this committee or learning more, contact Nadine Popovich at npopovich@acms.org.

ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee Kickoff Event | August 9, 2023 - 6:00 PM | Longue Vue Club

Join us as we kickoff our new Women in Healthcare Committee on National Women’s Day (August 9th) - a pairing almost as perfect as wine and cheese! ACMS members and non-members are invited to gather at the Longue Vue Club for a night of networking on the patio. You’ll hear from some of our physician leaders about the goals of this new committee and spend time connecting with colleagues and peers. Committee participation is not required to attend this event.

The evening includes: heavy appetizers, delicious desserts, and open bar. The cost is $15 for ACMS members and $30 for ACMS non-members.

Registration is Require d by August 2, 2023

ACMS Member Spotlight:

John Williams, MD

Congratulations to John Williams, MD, as he accepts an award for his eight years of outstanding service on the AMA Council on Medical Education in his final year as Chair. John is a past President and Chair of the Allegheny County Medical Society and a past ACMS Foundation Trustee!

Thank you Dr. Williams for your wisdom in advancing medical education!

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ACMS Board of Directors & Delegation Nominations

Nominations for the 2024 Board of Directors and 2024 Delegation are now open. Nominations will be accepted through August 15, 2023. The ACMS Election will take place during the first week of November and the new board members and delegates will be announced following certification at the December 5, 2023, Board of Directors meeting. The terms of the new Board members will begin on January 1, 2024.

Nominate yourself or a colleague by August 15, 2023.

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