Affiliated Groups & Committees

The Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA) is a statewide association representing Ohio physicians, residents, medical students and practice managers. The OSMA is affiliated with the American Medical Association (AMA) on the national level and county medical societies on the local level.

AMA

The mission of the American Medical Association is to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

 

Ohio Delegation to the AMA

The Ohio Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) provides Ohio physicians a voice in the governance of the AMA.

County Medical Societies

Find points of contact for your county society here.

 

Alliance

The Ohio State Medical Association Alliance is a group of physician spouses dedicated to promoting the goals of both the OSMA and the AMA.

 

Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine

The Ohio State Medical Association Joint Advisory Committee on Sports Medicine serves to promote the health and safety of thousands of Ohio’s interscholastic athletes through close cooperation with the Ohio High School Athletic Association, Ohio Athletic Trainers Association and other sports medicine organizations.

Organized Medical Staff Section

The Organized Medical Staff Section is the advocate, voice and resource for physicians who are members of the medical staffs and other organizations.

 

Foundation

A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization created in 1977 to fund research and health education projects that promote excellence in health care for Ohio residents.

 

OSMA Focused Task Force on Accreditation

Accredits hospitals, organizations and institutions as intrastate (state or locally promoted) providers of continuing medical education activities.

 

Auditing and Appropriations Committee

Reviews the method of accounting for all accounts of the Ohio State Medical Association. Recommends the Association’s investment policy to Council and supervises the staff preparation of an annual budget for Council’s approval.

 

OSMA Focused Task Force on Education

Provides educational experiences by developing, implementing and evaluating high-quality professional activities based upon the needs and interests of Ohio physicians.

 

Connect to Justice

Formerly the OSMA Frivolous Lawsuit Committee

 

Committee on Judicial and Professional Relations

This committee may be involved in evaluation of physician/organization relationships and ethical matters affecting those relationships.

 

State Legislation Focused Task Force

Reviews and recommends policy positions to the OSMA Council on legislation introduced in the Ohio General Assembly which have some impact on the practice of medicine and delivering safe, high-quality patient care in Ohio.