New podcast on COVID-19 vaccines and considerations for approval
What guidelines do the FDA and CDC follow when authorizing critical vaccinations such as the COVID-19 vaccine? Hear from the AMA’s Chief Health and Science Officer, Mira Irons, MD and Assistant Director of Federal Affairs, Shannon Curtis as they discuss authorization processes and recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines. Listen here.
Nominations for AMPAC Award for Political Participation now open
Awarded every two years by the AMPAC Board of Directors, the AMPAC Award for Political Participation recognizes an AMA or AMA Alliance member who has made significant personal contributions of time and talent in assisting friends of medicine in their quest for elective office at the federal and state level. These can include: volunteer activities in a political campaign or a significant health care-related election issue such as a ballot initiative or referendum.
Nominees must be a current member of the AMA or AMA Alliance and AMPAC with preference given to members with a demonstrated history of AMPAC involvement. The deadline to submit nominations is Jan. 31. The full criteria for the 2019 AMPAC Award for Political Participation including how to submit a nomination can be found here.
The winning nominee will receive special recognition during the AMPAC Board Chair's speech before the House of Delegates or during the AMPAC luncheon at the AMA Annual Meeting in Chicago. The winning nominee will also receive free admittance (including airfare and hotel expenses) to a future AMPAC political education program (campaign school or candidate workshop) in Washington, D.C.
