HOD-BeHeard

County Info/Deadlines

The certification process is required for any PAMED member who would like to serve as a delegate or alternate at the 2024 House of Delegates. If you are interested in serving as a delegate reach out to your County Medical Society.  Not sure how to get involved or where you might fit in? Fill out this form and PAMED will help direct you to the right avenue.


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Delegate Certification Timeline

Below is the timeline provided by the Speakers of the House of Delegates for certifying Delegates/Alternates.

As written in the bylaws:
"The component medical societies, the specialty societies, and the special sections shall certify to the executive vice president of this Society the names of their respective delegates and alternates not later than 60 days prior to the commencement of a meeting of the House of Delegates."

πŸ“… Tuesday, March 5
County leadership can start certifying delegates by entering delegation members through the Delegate Certification Portal.

πŸ“… Tuesday, June 6
Your Speakers have requested that delegation members be entered into the Delegate Certification Portal by June 6.

πŸ“… Thursday, July 18
The Delegate Certification Portal closes.

πŸ“… Saturday, September 21

The PAMED House of Delegates is now officially opened. This business session will be held virtually and β€œkicks off” our HOD 2024. This event is a business session of the House, and quorum is required. All Delegations should plan to attend. The Speakers encourage Delegate swapping as needed using shared logins for business sessions. Delegates may choose to swap with their alternate by sharing their login information directly with their substitute.

πŸ“… Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
The PAMED House of Delegates will continue as a hybrid. The business session on Saturday will be held in Hershey, PA and utilizing the Meeting Pulse platform. This event is a business session of the House, and quorum is required. All Delegations should plan to attend. The Speakers encourage Delegate swapping as needed using shared logins for business sessions. Delegates may choose to swap with their alternate by sharing their login information directly with their substitute.