You’ve got my vote, Bill! Good luck!
Dear ACOEM colleagues on the MCOH list,
I am appealing to you to take an active role and exercise your right to vote since the on-line polls open today. Historically only 15% to 20% of eligible members vote, which I believe is unfortunate; we can change that. Having been a
past chair of the MCOH section and a current member of the section executive committee, I am inclined seek the support of other MCOH members. I have not requested a formal endorsement from current MCOH leadership.
I do not enter the election lightly, having chosen not to run for a second elected term on the Board of Directors in 2013 to allow some fresh perspectives on the Board but also to allow myself time to evaluate whether I was up to the challenge
of ACOEM leadership. I looked back on my ACOEM experience to date and spoke with recent ACOEM presidents. I realized I missed the interaction, so I am asking for your support.
So far, I have three particular issues that I hope to pursue:
- Creative ways to maintain an influx of qualified occupational physicians
- Diversity in ACOEM membership and leadership
- The ramifications for corporate medicine when the ACA’s dreaded “Cadillac Tax” goes into effect in 2018, which is the year I would start my presidency, if you all so decide.
I look forward to input from any of you and would be looking for colleagues to serve on appropriate task forces and committees.
I know all of the candidates for Director and Secretary, at least 2 of whom are MCOH section members, and it is as strong a slate as we have had in a long time; please support the candidates of your choice.
Best regards,
Bill
William G. Buchta,
MD, MS, MPH
Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
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