Senior Physicians Section (SPS) policymaking

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Members of the Senior Physicians Section (SPS) have a unique opportunity to shape AMA policy and action on issues critical to senior physicians. 

New to the policymaking process? Access our education module, How AMA Policy is Made, to learn how SPS members influence the AMA’s policymaking efforts. 

Submit a resolution idea

Deadline Feb. 1

SPS members are invited to submit resolution ideas for consideration by the SPS Governing Council. Submit a resolution idea by Feb. 1 for consideration at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

The governing council’s initial review of all resolution idea proposals will focus on:

  • Does the resolution pertain to the section?
  • Does the proposal duplicate any existing AMA policy? Visit the AMA PolicyFinder to see if AMA policy already exists on your resolution idea.

Resolution ideas must be submitted via email to [email protected].

If you would like help with your proposed resolution idea, contact our delegate, Douglas M. DeLong, MD, at [email protected] for assistance. 

Please plan to discuss your SPS resolution idea proposal at the virtual SPS assembly. 

Comment on policy proposals

Online member forum open March 30-April 10

SPS members are invited to review and comment on policy proposals in advance of each SPS virtual assembly meeting via the online member forum.

All feedback will help in determining the appropriate actions for the virtual SPS meeting.

Attend the virtual SPS assembly meeting

April 16, 7 p.m. Central

The SPS assembly convenes in a virtual format each April and September to develop consensus opinions on SPS-sponsored resolutions. The next virtual SPS assembly meeting will be held Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. Central, and includes a review and discussion of feedback from the online member forum as well as updates from SPS leadership. Please register to attend.

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