Get involved in this important process with your academy colleagues. You'll gain insight into pressing legislative issues, take in helpful advocacy tips, learn how to convey your personal medical expertise, and become an active voice in Maryland Legislature.
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The day will start by gathering together at the Historic Inns of Annapolis Governor Calvert House before going to the Maryland State House. Preparation time will include an orientation in the basics of lobbying, with guidance on how to focus talking points on current issues, the use of personal anecdotes, and how to convey personal medical expertise.
MDAFP members will then depart for State House visits - all meetings will be scheduled for you and you will be assigned to groups so you won't do this alone. There will also be a debriefing following legislative appointments.
Watch out for the 2027 Advocacy Day Date! More information coming soon.
If you would like more information about the event, please email us at info@mdafp.org.
What an incredible turnout at this year's MDAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Day!
We brought together 65 Maryland family physicians, family medicine residents, and medical students who participated in over 40 legislative appointments in Annapolis. Attendees heard from our guest speaker Delegate Heather Bagnell the new Health Committee Chair (bottom right).
Your voices were heard loud and clear on the issues that matter most to your patients and practices. The energy and engagement from our members made this our most impactful advocacy day yet.
Thank you to everyone who took time from their busy schedules to advocate for family medicine in Maryland. Keep an eye out for the save-the-date for our 2027 Advocacy Day, we're already looking forward to building on this momentum.
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