Activities
Atlanta Medical
Association General Body Meetings
Annual Inaugural/Scholarship Ball
Annual Legislative Dinner
Heritage Fund of the Atlanta Medical
Association, Inc.
Atlanta Medical Association Newsletter
Atlanta Medical Association Web Page
Health Fairs
Speakers Bureau
AMA’s Healthcare Forum
Atlanta
Medical Association General Body Meetings
The Atlanta Medical Association's general body meetings are held on the
third Thursday of each month with the exception of January, June, July
and August. See the calendar of events for tentative dates. These Scientific
Meetings are held at the new Paschal's at Castlebury Hills located at
180 B Northside Drive (three blocks south of the Georgia Dome). Reception:
6:30 PM and Dinner Meeting: 7:00 PM unless otherwise specified. Meetings
are open to all physicians including perspective members. CME credit is
provided for scientific presentations and dinner is served. For special
presentations an admission fee may be charged to the public and nonmembers.
For additional information contact the AMA office (404-607-8362) or e-mail
us ()
The Atlanta
Medical Association (AMA) Inaugural/Scholarship Ball (http://www.AMAheritagefund.org)
Description
This annual black-tie gala is the AMA's largest fundraiser event.
The highlight of this event is the presentation of scholarship awards
to minority medical students. The event also includes the installation
of new officers and special recognition of AMA members who demonstrate
outstanding service in the field of medicine, to the organization
and in the community. The Atlanta Medical Association Scholarships
Awards are presented to medical students matriculating at three
historically African American medical schools (Howard University
Medical School, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine).
In addition, the Erich Randolph Scholarship is presented to African
American medical students at Emory University who have demonstrated
academic achievements and community involvement. To obtain additional
information or inquiries into sponsorship criteria for this event
you may contact the AMA office at 404-607-8362 or via e-mail at
2004 AMA Inuagural/Scholarship Ball (click to view photo gallery)
2003 AMA Scholarship Recipients
Meharry Medical College
Ms. Nailah M. Abdulbaaquee
Ms. Leslie F. Johnson
Morehouse School of Medicine
Mr. Reginald Demetrius Peek
Ms. Angela P. Highbaugh-Battle
Ms. Carnetta T. Colton
Howard University College of Medicine
Ms. Karyn D. Cowley
Ms. Reneka L. Dobbs
Erich G. Randolph, MD Award
Ms. Shalene Magee
Ms. Demetrius Leon Woods
Ms. Naenna Nkechinyera Aguocha
Edward William Nelson, MD, Award
Ms. Alicia N. Perry
Sponsorship Opportunities
Triple Diamond Level ($25,000)
Diamond Level ($15,000)
Platinum Level ($10,000)
Gold Level ($7,500)
Silver Level ($5,000)
Bronze Level ($3,000)
Patron Level ($2,000)
For More Information:
Atlanta Medical Association Office
Telephone: (404) 607-8362
Fax: (404) 607- 8172
E-mail:
The Annual Legislative
Dinner
Description
The Legislative Dinner is an Annual event held in February of each year during the Georgia Legislative Session. In keeping with the AMA's mission, the purpose of the Legislative Dinner is to afford physicians an opportunity to discuss pertinent healthcare issues and legislation with distinguished members of the Georgia General Assembly.
Highlights
The Atlanta Medical Association hosted its Ninth Annual Legislative Dinner on Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at The Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center (Reception @ 6:00PM ; Dinner @ 7:00PM ). As in the past, the Dinner was co-sponsored by Georgia State Medical Association, Medical Association of Atlanta, and the Georgia Physicians Association.
Attendees included Secretary of State Cathy Cox, Asst. Secretary of State Terrell Slayton, Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine and distinguished members of the Georgia General Assembly. The keynote speaker was the Senator Preston W. Smith (District 52, State of Georgia ). Additional speakers included Honorable Terrell Slayton, Honorable Stan Watson (Chair, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus) and Honorable Willie Adams, M.D. (Mayor, City of Albany - Dougherty County, Georgia).
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Level: ($7,500)
Three tables
Gold Level: ($5, 000- $7,499)
Two Tables
Silver Level: ($2,500- $4,999)
One Table
Bronze Level: ($1,500 - $2,499)
One Table
Patron Level: ($100 Per Person)
For More Information:
Atlanta Medical Association Office
Telephone: (404) 607-8362
Fax: (404) 607- 8172
E-mail:
Heritage
Fund of the Atlanta Medical Association, Inc. (http://www.AMAheritagefund.org)
Through the Heritage Fund of the Atlanta Medical Association, the
501(c) 3 branch of the organization, deserving medical students
at Morehouse School of Medicine, Howard Medical School, and Meharry
Medical College have been awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships
at the Annual Inaugural/Scholarship Ball held in January each year.
For “planned giving” the Heritage
Trust Fund accepts contributions from estates, as well as, individuals,
corporations, churches, and members of the Atlanta Medical Association
and the Auxiliary to the Atlanta Medical Association. For additional
information you may call the Atlanta Medical Office (404-607-8362)
or email us at ().
The
Atlanta Medical Newsletter
Our AMA newsletter is a quarterly publication to keep members informed
about AMA activities and upcoming events. If you have something newsworthy
or of interest to others, please submit a brief synopsis of the item by
email and a follow-up contact will be made. Advertisement opportunities
are also available for corporations and individuals:
1/4 page: $250.00
1/2 page: $500.00
Full page:$1000.00
Please by contact the Atlanta Medical Association
office (404-607-8362) or email at ()
for advertising deadlines.
The
Atlanta Medical Association Web Page
We are continuously striving to make our web page useful, valuable, and
interesting. If you have suggestions please email the AMA office at ().
Promotional opportunities for corporations and individuals are also available.
Call the AMA office (404-607-8362) or email us at ()
Health
Fairs
Are you having a Health Fair? Let us know so we can promote this event
among our membership.
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For a current listing of health fairs, please view our 'calendar
of events' page.
The
Atlanta Medical Association Speakers Bureau
Need a physician to speak on a particular “health related”
topic for a special event? Inquire about our AMA Speakers Bureau at the
AMA office (404-607-8362) or email us at ().
The Atlanta Medical
Association Healthcare Forum
The AMA has been actively addressing manage care related issues since
its first public forum in 1996 entitled, “Managed Care and its Effects
on African American Physicians and Minority Businesses.” In the
fall of 2001, the Atlanta Medical Association hosted a forum on HIPAA
(the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and a Medical
Coding Workshop in 2002. The 2003 Forum will be held in November 2003.
Contact us if you would like to recommend a Manage Care/Insurance Company
or other type of Corporation with innovative and creative practices regarding
providing Health Care coverage or benefits.
Telephone: (404) 607-8362 E-mail:
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