OMPAC Hosts Political Grassroots Seminar
The Oklahoma Medical Political Action Committee (OMPAC) in conjunction with the American Medical Political Action Committee (AMPAC) hosted a regional political grassroots seminar on January 23rd and 24th in Tulsa.
During the two-day event, over 70 physicians, alliance members and medical students from the four-state region of the Heart of America (Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma) gained insight into political grassroots advocacy and the importance of participating in the political process.
On Friday evening, U.S. Congressman John Sullivan (First District-Tulsa), was the keynote speaker for the opening reception and dinner which was held at the Southern Hills Marriott. On Saturday, Oklahoma Senator Susan Paddack, former AMA Alliance President, was the luncheon speaker during the educational program held at the Tulsa County Medical Society. Other speakers for the educational program included Sheldon Gross, MD, AMPAC Board Chair, Jim Wilson, AMA Political Education Programs Manager and Carlyle Gregory, a political consultant with Carlyle Gregory, LLC. OSMA Lobbyist Jim Dunlap, along with staff from all the Heart of America states, provided updates on key legislative issues for their areas.
All attendees left with a heightened appreciation for the challenges of seeking and holding a political office, as well as the knowledge to make a positive impact for the medical profession.
Additional information on political education programs being sponsored by AMPAC is available at www.ampaconline.org.
 
 
 
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