PAMED HOD Overview

2022 PAMED HOUSE OF DELEGATES–OVERVIEW

For the past two years the PAMED House of Delegates (HOD) was conducted via virtual assistance. With the easing of COVID restrictions, the 2022 HOD was a hybrid version. As it has been several years since the delegation met in Hershey, PAMED held an in-person meeting October 2122 in Hershey, with an option for virtual participation.

The PAMED technical and IT teams set out early to arrange for information to be readily available on-line. Beginning in May, PAMED prepared interactive capabilities on HOD 101 Basics, training, resolutions, reports, questions and discussions. The Speaker and Vice Speaker of the House, Drs. John Pagan and Todd Hertzberg, provided video instructions on what to expect at the House, Parliamentary procedures, how reference committees will perform, how to do electronic voting, and even how to participate in the socials by virtual means. The PAMED team was well prepared for the House of Delegates and covered all areas of concern. We applaud PAMED, its staff and leadership for an excellent production.

The week leading up to the House had dedicated virtual specialty section meetings for the Early Career Physicians Section, Women Physicians Section, Medical Students Section, International Medical Graduates Section, and Resident and Fellows Section. The PAMPAC and PAMED Socials were held Friday evening, providing an opportunity for delegates to meet and greet in an easy setting and on-line.

Special thanks to all our ACMS delegates, in-person and virtual, for their time and engagement in the ACMS caucus and the PAMED committees. The goal is better physicians and a better medical community—we are grateful for your efforts.

Chairing the 2022 ACMS Delegation was Deborah Gentile, MD; and Vice Chair, Bruce A. MacLeod, MD; Delegation Secretary, Mark A. Goodman, MD.

ACMS DELEGATION: PHYSICIAN / RESIDENT / STUDENT DELEGATES

Weston F. Bettner, MD Richard B. Hoffmaster, MD Abigail A. Palmer, DO (R)

Donald Bourne, MS

Michael S. Hu, MD (R) Coleen A. Carignan, MD Micah A. Jacobs, MD Brittany Chamberlain, MS Keith T. Kanel, MD

Cynthia Pathmathasan, MD (R) Joseph C. Paviglianiti, MD Amjab Quabbani, MD (R) Douglas F. Clough, MD Jan W. Madison, MD Keerthana Samanthapudi, MS William F. Coppula, MD Michael M. McDowell, MD (R) Nadia A. Sundlass, MD David J. Deitrick, DO Jeni Morrison, MS Adele L. Towers, MD Amber R. Elway, DO Barbara A. Nightingale, MD Rajiv R. Varma, MD

Vint R. Blackburn, MD Patricia L. Dalby, MD Lawrence R. John, MD

MD; (R) Resident; (S) Student

ALTERNATES

Marilyn R. Daroski, MD Richard A. Fortunato, MD Anthony L. Kovatch, MD Alexander Yu, MD

Friday evening was HOD homecoming. Friends and colleagues from across the state gathered for food, fun and endless conversation. PAMPAC held a special gathering for its members; PAMED hosted a social for all. Again, special thanks to the PAMED staff for making these events so warm and welcoming. ACMS had its own gathering while our delegates arrived throughout the evening. Physicians/Residents/Students had a great time at the Fire and Grain grill. ACMS welcomed visitors from Philadelphia County Medical Society, Mark Austerberry, Executive Director, and Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, candidate for vice president.

The House of Delegates was called to order on Saturday at 9:00 am by John Pagan, MD, Speaker of the House. Dr. Pagan gave an overview of the agenda and House procedures. Business of the House began cautiously as PAMED IT tested the in-person/virtual participation and feedback. It all worked nicely. Elections were held during the lunch break; some results are noted below. The afternoon portion went a little longer than anticipated, but most everyone was home in time to watch the Pittsburgh Penguins win over the Columbus Bluejackets (6 – 3)!

Results of the PAMED elections are as follows: Elected for 2023:

F. Wilson Jackson, MD, 173rd PAMED President 2023 Lynn Lucas-Fehm, MD, JD, Vice President (Philadelphia)

ACMS congratulates our physicians:

Todd M. Hertzberg, MD, elected Speaker of the House 2023 David J. Deitrick, DO, elected to Judicial Council Bruce A. MacLeod, MD, AMA Representative, re-elected John P. Williams, MD, AMA Representative, re-elected

ACMS representatives currently serving on the PAMED Board of Trustees:

Amelia A. Paré, MD, At Large Trustee John P. Williams, MD, Hospital Based Trustee G. Alan Yeasted, MD, 13th District Trustee

For additional Information regarding the House of Delegates, elections and all the resolutions that were addressed at the 2022 HOD, please visit the PAMED website for updates www.pamedsoc.org/HOD.

To all our delegates, we cannot express enough our thanks for your time, patience and participation at the House of Delegates. You once again helped the Society set standards and goals for physicians of Pennsylvania and better health care for our communities. Your dedication is greatly appreciated.

Deborah Gentile, MD, Chair Bruce A. MacLeod, MD, Vice Chair Mark A. Goodman, MD, Secretary

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