Scott, MD, introduced the reception and spoke of the connection
that must be made between physicians and their representatives.
“It is crucial that we work together with lawmakers to move our
commonwealth further along. We must continue to improve the
health of Kentucky’s citizens,” Dr. Scott said. “The Policy and Advocacy Team has a goal to befriend and partner with our elected
legislative leaders in the interest of improving the health and
well-being of their constituents in the community. We have a
shared interest in this endeavor because their constituents are
our patients.”
Physicians and legislators who attended the event
were overwhelmingly positive about the benefits
of meeting face to face. Several legislators encouraged continued interaction if physicians wanted
their voices to make a difference. “Never assume
we know what we’re doing. I’m not an expert in
your field,” said Sen. Dan Seum. “We need your
expertise.”
Some of the most pressing issues mentioned include Fair Contracting, Smoke Free Kentucky, Medical Review Panels, the Good Samaritan Law, MOST,
Expert Witness Qualification, Maintenance of Certification and Medical Marijuana. If any physicians
are passionate about these issues, please contact
your representatives and let your voices be heard.
Prior to contacting legislators, please review the GLMS stance on
these issues and learn how to reach out to your local Kentucky
congressmen by clicking here.
(top to bottom) GLMS President Bruce Scott and Representative Larry Clark;
Senator Morgan McGarvey and Frank Burns, MD, spoke about legislative
policy before the meeting; Senator Dan Seum addressed the audience of
legislators and physicians; GLMS President-Elect Robert Couch, MD, Julia
Lee, MD, and Representative Tom Burch spoke as the reception began.
ARMY OFFERS PAID TUITION
TO MED STUDENTS
The U.S. Army is interested in recruiting medical students, residents
and physicians for the Army and Army Reserve. Qualified students
can earn a scholarship through the F. Edward Hébert Armed Forces
Health Professions Scholarship Program which offers to pays their
medical school tuition.
Being a medical resident and enrolled in the Active Army Financial
Assistance Program FAP or Army Reserve STRAP program has many
benefits. The FAP program provides an annual grant of $45,000 and
a monthly stipend of more than $2,175. The Army Reserve STRAP
Program provides a monthly stipend and up to $250,000 Student
Loan Repayment. After completing residency, new physicians will
serve in one of the largest health care systems in the world.
To be eligible, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, between the
ages of 21 and 35, have at least a 3.2 GPA, a score of at least 24 on
the MCAT, and write a letter of acceptance.
GLMS NEWS FEBRUARY 2015
The U.S. Army operates eight medical training facilities across the
United States from the Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,
Maryland.
“The Army allows me to expand my career to an even greater cause
– service to my country and those who serve and have served,” said
2LT Remigio Flor, fourth-year medical student.
This program is open to the following residency programs: Preventive
Medicine, OBGYN, Urology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Family Practice, General Surgery,
Thoracic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Emergency Medicine.
For more information, please contact Sergeant First Class James
Ryherd at 270-304-9496 or e-mail at [email protected].
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