Membership Benefits
- Annual Scientific Meeting
- Discount on medical liability insurance
- Representation to: Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee American Academy of Dermatology, Ohio State Medical Association
- Representation to the Ohio State Medical Board and Ohio State Legislature through the paid lobbyist
- Dues and meeting registration payable on website
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DERMATOLOGISTS...Membership Forms
PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS...Beginning January 2010, physician extenders will be cordially welcome to join the ODA.
*Physician Extender Application*
Applications may be completed now and forwarded as indicated.
The ODA Bylaws state: Physician Extender - Any individual meeting the following criteria: (1) hold a license from the Ohio Medical or Nursing Board to practice as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner and (2) is currently employed by a physician who holds Fellow or Associate membership in the ODA. If the individual ceases to be employed by a Fellow or Associate member of the ODA, they shall be automatically dropped from the roll of the Corporation. They shall immediately be eligible for membership if employed by a Member or Fellow of the ODA in the future but must pay a new membership fee. Physician Extender members may not hold office in the Corporation but may serve on committees at the discretion of the President.
Current Members
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MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - RESIDENTS
- Mentorship Questionnaire ...to be completed by Ohio dermatology resident and faxed to Cynthia Bartunek, Executive Director, 330.372.6734. If any questions or concerns, please email Cynthia at ODAExec@neo.rr.com .
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ARCHIVES: Highlights of board meetings...
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Highlights of July 2009 Board Meeting
Ø Internet voting since April board meeting:
o Acknowledged acceptance of the following new members: Drs. Eric Baud, Allison Moosally, Daniel Stewart, Ann Kooken, Kathryn Boyse, Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, and Justin Woodhouse
o Passed motion that Ohio legislators declare May as Melanoma/Skin Cancer Prevention Month
o Passed motion that ODA support OSMA regarding the bill prohibiting unilateral material contract amendments
o Passed a motion that Dr. Gottwald draft a letter in opposition of the sub-certification in procedural dermatology and send to Dr. Sheldon Horowitz, Special advisor to the President, American Board of Medical Specialties
Ø Terminated contract with lobbyist J. Donald Mottley, Esquire and hired Jeff Smith and Tim Maglione of OSMA to be our lobbyists
Ø Selected Dr. Mark Bechtel as the recipient of the second annual ODA Distinguished Service Award to be presented at the annual meeting in October.
Ø A letter was sent to Roy Thomas, MD, President of the OSMA, regarding peer review by the OSMB
Ø Per Dr. Herron, there have been no problems with Cigna to date related ton 25/59 modifiers
Ø A “key contact” list will be created. A survey will be sent to all members asking if he/she is acquainted with one of our Ohio legislators.
Ø Fee schedule for annual meeting: ODA member - $250; Non-member - $750. This has been modified to encourage membership in the ODA.
Ø A job fair is being planned in conjunction with the exhibit area at the annual meeting this year.
Ø Dr. Amy Helms of the UH Case Medical Center was selected as the 2009-10 ODA Resident Trustee.
Ø Motion passed that there be no travel reimbursement for board members, as this is a voluntary service and greatly appreciated.