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2016-2017 SCCMA COMMITTEE RESPONSE FORM
Listed below are the current SCCMA committees—all meet at the Medical Association building. Omitted are those where membership is by election (e.g., Council and Executive Committee), bylaw consideration, and/or existing protocol (e.g., Awards, Membership, Physicians’ Well-Being, and Professional Standards/Conduct). SCCMA committees help recommend policies for the Association, standards for practice in Santa Clara County, and aid in the development of important relationships with governmental and public service organizations. Committee service commences on July 1, 2016. The majority of the committees will not meet during July and August, however. In accordance with SCCMA bylaws, committee appointments are made each year by the President and state that, “The terms of office of the chairs and members of all committees shall be at the discretion of the President, and, in any event, shall end with the term of office of the President by whom they were appointed…” Therefore, the terms of fiscal 15-16 committee members and chairs, having been appointed by Eleanor Martinez, MD, will officially end with her term of office — June 30, 2016. Name:
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Members interested in serving on any of the following Committees are asked to return this form.
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Bioethics (Bi-monthly, dinner) To educate its
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members regarding bioethical decision making, discuss bioethical issues and develop guidelines, and advise government and industry leaders regarding the ethical aspects of health care policy.
Leon P. Fox Medical History (Bi-monthly, first Monday, lunch) To identify, collect, and preserve archival material, memorabilia, and artifacts representing the medical history of Santa Clara County.
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Environmental Health (Bi-monthly, dinner) To study and address environmental and occupational health concerns.
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High School Outreach Program (Yearly) To speak about your specialty before local high school students at the annual program, which is designed to pique the students’ interest in becoming a physician in our community.
Medical Student Mentor Program (Yearly) To volunteer as a mentor to a Stanford medical student. Students can “shadow” practicing physicians to learn about their specialties and modes of practice.
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