Joining a committee is only one way for Academy members to become involved and continue to shape organized medicine. To become a member or for more information on one or more of the following committees, contact the staff person listed.

Committees:

• Constitution & Bylaws
• Emergency & Disaster Services (EDS)
• Joint Academy of Medicine/Cincinnati Bar Association
• Judicial
• Legislative
• Medical Liability Support
• Program
• Project Access 
• Travel and Special Events

Constitution & Bylaws
Periodically reviews the Academy’s Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Emergency & Disaster Services (EDS)
Southwestern Ohio Prehospital Care Operations Committee (PHCOC)
Concerned with emergency medical services in the community and develops and monitors protocols for the delivery of pre-hospital care.

Staff: Nancy Coomer
ncoomer@academyofmedicine.org

Joint Academy of Medicine/Cincinnati Bar Association
Works on issues of mutual interest or conflict between the two professions.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Judicial
Reviews complaints filed by patients against physicians and by physician members of the Academy.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Legislative
Monitors legislation which could effect the medical profession.

Staff: Nancy Coomer
ncoomer@academyofmedicine.org

Medical Liability Support Committee
Helps physicians and their families cope with the emotional trauma of the medical malpractice experience.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Program
Plans programs for members.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Project Access
Project Access is a new program being implemented by the Academy of Medicine which will coordinate are physicians' delivery of charity care, giving the uninsured, working poor coordinated access to charitable health care services.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org

Travel and Special Events
Plans and coordinates travel activities and special events for Academy members.

Staff: Donna Gilliam
dgilliam@academyofmedicine.org 

The Academy of Medicine is involved in several community projects. Not only did the Academy help establish many of these initiatives, but it also holds board positions within several of the health organizations. Here is a partial list:

Board Appointments
Academy members are appointed to sit on these and other significant health care related entities serving the Greater Cincinnati area:

• Greater Cincinnati Foundation
• Greater Cincinnati HealthBridge
• Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati
• Health Improvement Collaborative
• Outcomes Management Task Force

Chamber of Commerce
The Academy of Medicine is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and has joined many other business and community interests in supporting the regional development effort, Partnership for Greater Cincinnati.

EDS/Southwestern Ohio Prehospital Care Operations Committees (PHCOC)
Concerned with emergency medical services in the community and the development and monitoring of protocols for the delivery of pre-hospital care.

Special Olympics
Academy members volunteer to assist during the Track & Field events of the Special Olympics.