The Pennsylvania Medical Political Action Committee (PAMPAC) is the non-partisan political arm of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) whose resources are focused largely on helping to elect candidates seeking state legislative office. Established in 1964, PAMPAC is governed by a board of directors appointed by the PAMED Board of Trustees and self-appoints board members “at-large”. However, state law requires PAMPAC to function independent of PAMED.

PAMPAC membership is open to any physician, especially those who recognize the important role “political advocacy” plays in helping to shape public policy. One of the largest non-partisan political action committees in the state, PAMPAC supports pro-medicine candidates that are dedicated to making positive changes that will improve the ability of physicians to appropriately care for their patients. Occasionally, when appropriate, PAMPAC may support individuals seeking statewide office or appellate judicial positions.

PAMPAC makes candidate support decisions based, in part, on the following:

• Is a candidate receptive to the concerns of their local physicians?
• Do they welcome the opportunity to meet with physician constituents?
• Is their campaign platform reflective of feedback from the physician community?

In addition to providing direct candidate support, PAMPAC helps to guide physicians through the intricacies of campaign finance by offering advice on organizing local fundraising events, engaging with legislative candidates, and helping to steer physicians in becoming effective “political” players.

Note: PAMPAC is prohibited from contributing to federal candidates. Pennsylvania state law does not limit personal contributions to political action committees, nor does it place limits on candidate support. Every dollar contributed to PAMPAC is used for direct candidate support.

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District Directors

Dale Mandel, MD
1^st District
(Philadelphia)

Marion Mass, MD
2^nd District
(Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton)

Riddhi Shah, MD
3^rd District
(Carbon, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Wayne)

Heath Mackley, MD
4^th District
(Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, Snyder)

Jaan Sidorov, MD
5^th District
(Adams, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, York)

Lorraine Rosamilia, MD
6^th District
(Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin)

Currently Vacant
7^th District
(Clinton, Elk/Cameron, Lycoming, Potter, Lycoming, Union)

Laura Faye Gephart, MD
8^th District
(Crawford, Erie, Forest, Mercer, McKean, Warren)

Currently Vacant
9^th District
(Armstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, Venango)

Currently Vacant
10^th District
(Beaver, Lawrence, Westmoreland)

Currently Vacant
11^th District
(Bedford, Cambria, Greene, Fayette, Somerset, Washington)

Currently Vacant
12^th District
(Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wyoming)

Michael Aziz, MD
13^th District
(Allegheny)

At-Large Directors

Erick Bergquist, MD, PhD
Mark Lopatin, MD
Timothy Pelkowski, MD
Burdett Porter, MD
Ashley Wilkerson, MD

Resident Physician and Medical Student

Eric Balaban, MD
Stacie Kerbel

Community Members

Matthew Balazik
Donna Rovito

PAMPAC Membership Levels

Physicians interested in joining PAMPAC have a choice of the following membership levels:

• Commonwealth Club—$1,000
• Capitol Club—$500
• Keystone Club—$300
• Sustainer Level—$200
  
  

• Physician Resident or Fellow—$20
• Medical Student—$20
• Student/Resident/Fellow Commonwealth Club—$100
• Student/Resident/Fellow Capitol Club—$50
• Student/Resident/Fellow Keystone Club—$30
• Student/Resident/Fellow Sustainer Level—$20