Divisions

The Division of Meeting Planning and Management is responsible for all logistical arrangements for meetings of the Annual House of Delegates, MSSNY Council and the New York Delegation to the American Medical Association. While many meetings take place virtually, not all do, and facility arrangements are handled by this division.

The Annual House of Delegates of MSSNY establishes the policy and organizational direction for the Medical Society. The 330 voting members of the House of Delegates (HOD) deliberate on the business presented utilizing parliamentary procedure and the resolution and reference committee process. Issues considered at the MSSNY HOD are germane to the well-being of patients, but can also include issues with physicians’ practices, reimbursement, the delivery of health care, and the very structure of the Medical Society. Resolutions to address these issues are submitted by our constituent organizations, committees and by credentialed delegates. Information about the HOD schedule, deadlines, and the process by which business is conducted can be found on the MSSNY HOD webpages. Every effort is made to keep our membership informed about developments.

Extensive continuing medical education credit courses are also offered during the weekend of the House of Delegates. Information about the courses offered with registration links are posted on the HOD webpages as the meeting dates approach.

The New York Delegation serves as the link between New York physicians and the national professional association for physicians — the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA House of Delegates meets twice each year to discuss and collaborate on issues important to the health care of America and sets national policy – often at the highest levels of US government. New York physicians are elected each year to serve as representative delegates to the AMA, speaking to the unique issues affecting health care in our State. The Annual meeting of the AMA takes place in June in Chicago where the headquarters of the AMA is located. The Interim meeting is held in November and focuses primarily on advocacy and legislative issues and initiatives. The Interim meeting rotates around the United States. The Division oversees the work of the New York Delegation, coordinating the review of handbook materials and on site meeting arrangements.

The Division also provides the staff support for the Medical Student Section (MSS) of MSSNY. New York has the largest number of medical and osteopathic schools within in one State (16). The MSSNY MSS is comprised of over 2,500 members statewide and has chapters at each medical and osteopathic school. The MSSNY MSS meets four times annually. More information on the MSS is available in “About MSSNY” on our website.

For further information please contact:
Michael Reyes
[email protected] – ext. 368