Thanksgiving Newsletter 2007
NPA Leadership Opportunities
Member Profile: Lydia Vaias, MD, MPH
Great Idea! Build the NPA with Holiday Gifts
Denver-Area NPA Gaining Momentum
Health Advocacy Opportunities
NPA Leadership Opportunities
In January 2008, the National Physicians Alliance will select new leaders to join the Board of Directors and Committees. All members of NPA are encouraged to apply. Two elected and four appointed positions are available on the Board of Directors this year. All Committees have appointed positions available as well. Applicants must be NPA members and we encourage participation from physicians at all career stages, including residents. Click here for more information.
Member Profile: NPA Board President Lydia Vaias, MD, MPH
Read more about our founding president and brave leader!
Build the NPA with Holiday Gifts
Did you know that you can make tax-deductible donations in honor of individuals? It's an easy and meaningful holiday gift. The honoree will receive a personal letter of thanks for inspiring your gift. He or she will also learn about our mission. Please add the NPA Foundation to your holiday plans. We are grateful for your support.
Denver-Area NPA Gaining Momentum
Over 30 Colorado physicians participated in the NPA's Inaugural Regional Meeting last month: Leadership Institute: Serving Vulnerable Populations. The one-day event, held at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, drew a diverse physician crowd including family doctors, infectious disease specialists, surgeons, and obstetricians. Also present were representatives from the Service Employees International Union and the Colorado Progressive Coalition.
The participants enjoyed presentations on public health and local legislative issues as well as skills workshops on working with homeless and ethnically diverse patient populations. The event provided a great opportunity for networking among like-minded physicians and the foundation for developing a local NPA chapter in the Denver area. We will have our first Denver NPA Action Group meeting this month! Click here for more information.
Health Advocacy Opportunities
We'd like to keep you notified of fellowships and job opportunities compatible with the NPA mission. See the following three examples:
Capitol Hill legislative assistant position available: Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) seeks an experienced and energetic Legislative Assistant to handle health care, disabilities, education and other domestic policy issues. Responsibilities will include developing legislation, securing appropriations, monitoring activity on assigned issues, and building relationships with constituent groups and advocacy organizations. This is not an entry-level legislative position. Excellent writing skills, Hill experience, and knowledge of health policy are critical. Rhode Island ties a plus. Please fax resume and cover letter to (202) 225-5976 or email kristin.nicholson@mail.house.gov . No phone calls or drop-bys.
For clinical opportunities and more, visit our job board.
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