SMLMA Events

SMLMA Physicians and Residents attended CMA Legislative Advocacy Day on April 9th in Sacramento

Pictured: Julia M Shaver, MD, Alice Renaud, MD, Harjot Bhandal, MD, Warren Chin, MD, Avinish Ramchandani, MD, Wendy Davies, Executive Director & Catherine Gutfreund, MD

Let us know you are interested in participating by emailing SMLMA at exec@scma.org or call (707) 525-4375

About the event

The California Medical Association (CMA) hosted its 51st annual Legislative Advocacy Day on April 9, 2025, in Sacramento. 

CMA's Legislative Advocacy Day consistently brings together more than 400 of physician and medical student leaders from all specialties and modes of practice. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with legislators on priority health care issues.

Attendees received hands-on experience while learning the nuts and bolts of advocating for their patients and profession.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet and lobby legislators on priority health care issues and learned how to become an advocate for their patients and the business of medicine.

Physician Wellness | Where resilience, optimism and tranformative change convene

Wellness Roundtable | Healthcare Expo & Dinner

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Guest Speakers:

Dustin Corcoran, CEO, California Medical Association

Mickey Trockel, MD and Linda Hawes Clever, MD, MACP 

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Immersive conference designed for physicians and practice leadership. Participants will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies from a distinguished panel of speakers and subject matter experts.

• Attendees gained valuable insights and practical strategies from a distinguished panel of speakers and subject matter experts.

• Attendees received real-time business solutions by meeting professional consultants who reviewed current business practices and contracts.

• Meet professionals to review banking, legal, real estate, financial, and insurance portfolios for compliance verification and potential cost-saving opportunities.

2024 EVENT PHOTOS & PROGRAM: 

2024 Healthcare Wellness Awards: Click here to view all the photos from the awards festivities. 

Click here for the expo program that lists the nominees and sponsors.

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