For Minority Physicians
AMA Minority Affairs Section election begins soon
The AMA Minority Affairs Section (MAS) Governing Council urges all of its members to vote in its upcoming election.
An encrypted ballot will be emailed April 9 to AMA-MAS members with viable email addresses. If the AMA-MAS office does not have your current email address, please email a message including your full name by April 2.
If you are not an AMA-MAS member, call (800) 262-3211 to join or renew your AMA membership. Then sign up for a complimentary AMA-MAS membership. Only AMA-MAS members will receive the encrypted ballot and a reminder email during the election period.
The election will close at midnight Central time April 23. If you have questions about the election, email Cynthia Norwood of the AMA-MAS or call her at (312) 464-4743.
AMA members receive complimentary registration for NMQF conference
Attend this year's Health Disparities Leadership Summit, which will take place April 23–24 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Washington, D.C. The National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is hosting the summit meeting, now in its ninth year.
Conference registration is free for AMA members, and the AMA Minority Affairs Section (MAS) encourages all AMA members to attend. Not yet a member? Join the AMA today, either online or by calling (800) 262-3211.
Once an AMA member, complete your NMQF registration form and submit the discount code MDCME-2K12 to receive your complimentary Health Disparities Leadership Summit registration.
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