Is There a Doctor in the House (or Senate)?
The AAO-HNS, in collaboration with state medical societies, encourages Academy members to participate in the Physician in the Capitol program for their respective state legislatures. In this role, a physician volunteers to be at the capital during the day’s legislative session to provide basic medical services, if needed, to the members of the legislature. The position is primarily ceremonial, though you may be asked basic health-related questions or serve an important role in case of an emergency. A key benefit of this program is AAO-HNS members are provided an opportunity to learn more about the internal workings of their state government and the chance to educate local representatives on behalf of the specialty and patients. Please consider making a difference in your state and experience first-hand the legislative process. If you are interested in participating, email govtaffairs@entnet.org.
The AAO-HNS, in collaboration with state medical societies, encourages Academy members to participate in the Physician in the Capitol program for their respective state legislatures. In this role, a physician volunteers to be at the capital during the day’s legislative session to provide basic medical services, if needed, to the members of the legislature. The position is primarily ceremonial, though you may be asked basic health-related questions or serve an important role in case of an emergency.
A key benefit of this program is AAO-HNS members are provided an opportunity to learn more about the internal workings of their state government and the chance to educate local representatives on behalf of the specialty and patients. Please consider making a difference in your state and experience first-hand the legislative process. If you are interested in participating, email govtaffairs@entnet.org.