WAYNE TUCKSON, MD, PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE
2017 GLMS ELECTION
HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE
Wayne Tuckson, MD, is a graduate of Howard University Medical School in Washington, D. C. He pursued postgraduate education at St. Louis University Hospital, where he completed an OB / GYN internship, followed by a residency in general surgery at Howard University Hospital.
Dr. Tuckson briefly worked at the Cleveland Clinic before returning to Howard University Hospital where he practiced as Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
In 1994, he moved to Louisville from the District of Columbia and joined the faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville. Dr. Tuckson left the university in 2001 to start Kentuckiana Colon and Rectal Surgery.
Today, Dr. Tuckson is a practicing colorectal surgeon with KentuckyOne Physicians Group. He is also a founder of The African- American Health Initiative, a project to improve the health status of African-Americans in Kentucky through community forums and engagement.
One way Dr. Tuckson promotes health care issues to Kentucky and Louisville residents is via Kentucky Health, the KET television show developed and hosted by the man himself. Kentucky Health has received several national awards for excellence of content during its 15 years of broadcast and continues to be a resource for families across the state every week.
Dr. Tuckson uses multiple avenues to improve the health of the community. He has served on the boards of Air Pollution Control and Metro Louisville Public Health and Wellness, and he regularly volunteers with Surgery on Sunday Louisville, the program directed by Dr. Erica Sutton, where surgical services are provided free of charge to people who aren’ t eligible for health insurance or cannot afford the cost of care.
Dr. Tuckson is married to Brenda Tuckson. They have two sons, Wayne Lee Tuckson and James H. Clay III.
GLMS is conducting this year’ s election entirely online for the offices listed as well as KMA delegates. Please note that all candidates are unopposed except for the 2017 Nominating Committee, where 20 will be selected. It is important for GLMS members to vote and choose Nominating Committee members who they believe will represent the various sectors of the medical society’ s membership, since the committee will develop next year’ s slate of candidates.
Active, life, military and in-training members are eligible to vote. Voting will close on Monday, April 3.
You have received another email in coordination with the GLMS Newsletter which has more voting information including your web log-in required for the ballot page. Please follow the steps in that email to cast your ballot.
If you have difficulty voting, contact GLMS Communications Specialist Aaron Burch at aaron. burch @ glms. org or 502-736-6338.
MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER
Thank you to all GLMS physicians who have paid their 2017 membership dues. Delinquent notices are being sent to members whose dues remain outstanding. Failure to pay dues will result in not being listed in the GLMS Annual Pictorial Roster, as well as the loss of all member benefits.
To ensure no disruption in your membership status and benefits, pay dues immediately at www. kyma. org( click on Membership). If you have questions or did not receive a dues bill, please call GLMS Public Relations and Membership Specialist McKenna Byerley at 502-736-6362.
In addition, don’ t forget to join the GLMS Foundation. Foundation membership is only $ 100 and supports multiple initiatives. Foundation members are recognized in the Annual Pictorial Roster for their tax-deductible donation. To contribute to the Foundation, visit http:// bit. ly / GLMSFdnDues and click Donate. For more information or to donate by check, contact Terry Todd at( 502) 736-6356 or terry. todd @ glms. org.
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