June

Whether you know nothing about advocacy, or you have some experience and want to learn more; consider applying for a Doctors For America’s Copello Advocacy Fellowship. Twelve extraordinary leaders will meet monthly to learn from experts and each other about advocacy, action planning, media relations and communication strategy, engaging your legislators and more! Plus, you will have the opportunity to participate in a FDA Task Force Fly-In to Washington, DC. 

 

The program is open to medical students, residents, practicing physicians and retirees - your willingness to learn and make a difference is all that is needed. You must be able to attend monthly advocacy leadership meetings (2nd Thursday of each month at 8 pm ET), participate in Impact Area monthly subcommittee meetings, and create a Capstone project and video showcasing the work and results of what you’ve done and accomplished within an assigned Impact Area. 

 

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:59 pm. For more information, please contact Angie Bakke or apply below.

 

Click here to see some of the work of DFA’s Copello Fellows! 

The EMTALA case brings significant implications that create many questions. Additionally, a new HIPAA rule underscores the importance of emergency reproductive medical care access and patient rights, echoing the foundational principles of HIPAA in safeguarding patient information. Meanwhile, updates from the Supreme Court could also offer pertinent insights, in the evolving landscape of healthcare regulations and patient care standards. Join us on Thursday, July 25th for this important presentation. DFA members can receive 1 CME credit for participating.

Thank you to everyone who attended our National Leadership Conference this year. It was a spectacular event filled with some very informative sessions. If you attended and have any photos from the conference, please feel free to share to our album through the link below!

June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Every day, more than 300 people are directly impacted by gun violence in the United States. Gun Violence Awareness Month was created to draw attention to this tragic reality and demand life-saving change. Check out some DFA branded orange shirts and more at our merch shop.