#BeHeard

You Have a Voice In These Unprecedented Times…

PAMED membership amplifies the physician's voice. Our members can articulate their opinions and thoughts through a number of different outlets.

Ask the Chair

balaban_hod_heard Dr. Edward Balaban chairs the Board of Trustees and is happy to hear from you. Have a question specific to a board action or how the board operates? Please connect with Dr. Balaban. Any member may submit an official request to the Board of Trustees for an issue to be taken up. That request can be made by sending detailed background and your ask to Dr. Balaban.

Ask the Chair

House of Delegates

The HOD meets annually, and is PAMED's policymaking body. There are several ways for members' voices to Be Heard:

Visit House of Delegates Site

House of Delegate Resolution Feedback

At the 2022 Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates several resolutions were referred back to the PAMED's Board of Trustees for decision or study. PAMED Members can provide feedback, which will be considered official testimony, on each item. This Information will be shared directly with the Board members when they address this topic. Click here for more information on the resolution and provide your feedback:

February 2023 Board Meeting Discussion:
Deadline to provide feedback to the Board: January 1, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Resolution 22-302: Requirement for Pharmacies Giving Childhood Vaccines to Reconcile Patient in PA-SIIS
Resolution 22-405: Against Direct Contracting Entities
Resolution 22-409: Associate Physician Legislation
Resolution 22-512: Timeline for Introduction of Resolutions
*testimony submitted to the Committee on Rules and Credentials

May 2023 Board Meeting Discussion:
Deadline to provide feedback to the Board: April 3, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Resolution 22-213: Supporting The National Board Of Physicians and Surgeons as an Alternative to Board Recertification
Resolution 22-503: Removing Barriers in the OR for Donning a Hijab
Resolution 22-511: Financial Components of Graduate Medical Education Compensation in Pennsylvania
BOT 8 (21-402): PAMED advocate and legislate the pro-competition clause for MOC (Maintenance of Certification) and introduce it at AMA (2021)
BOT 10: House of Delegates Composition
*Board Report 10 will not be open for testimony as it was adopted and filed at the 2022 House of Delegates (HOD). A resolution will be submitted for this at the 2023 HOD, and members can engage in testimony at that time.

August 2023 Board Meeting Discussion:
Deadline to provide feedback to the Board: July 2, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Resolution 22-508: Addressing Health Literacy within Healthcare Delivery Settings

Give Feedback

Task Force on Cultural Diversity

Sheeth Pennsylvania Medical Society's (PAMED) Health Diversity Task Force's focus is to create a culture of diversity and inclusion within PAMED and the Commonwealth of
PA by providing educational opportunities and resources that improve understanding and awareness of the effects
of racism and discrimination in healthcare and create change through policy to carry out the mission of The Society. They welcome your input, thoughts, and questions.

Connect with the Chair of the Health Diversity Task Force

Connect with Your Trustee

The Board of Trustees meets several times each year to address current challenges and upcoming issues facing medicine. You can see who is representing you, make an official request of the board of trustees, ask about board actions or initiatives, or simply connect with your trustee.

Connect with Your Trustee

Special Sections

PAMED has several sections made up of physicians or students like yourself. Wish to connect with the leadership of a section?

PAMED Sections

General Questions or Inquiries

Don't know who to ask for? We are here to help! PAMED's Knowledge Center can take your call between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm most business days. They can be reached at 800-228-7823 or KnowledgeCenter@pamedsoc.org.

COVID-19 Questions, Ideas, and Thoughts

We know COVID-19 has upended the way you practice medicine and we're working on keeping you abreast of the changing issues. Have a question or thought regarding COVID-19? Tell us about it.

COVID-19 Questions

PAMED Membership Questions

Our Member Liaisons are also happy to talk with you about your membership benefits and help find needed resources. Contact the Knowledge Center.

The physician leadership and staff of PAMED continues to be here for our members during this crisis. Don't hesitate to reach out through any of our channels for support, resources, or needs.