Professional associations are important. Their collective strength and the services they provide benefit both individual members, the populations they serve, and the broader community.

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and most influential association of physicians in the country. Its mission is to promote the art and science of medicine while improving public health. The main policy making body of the AMA is the House of Delegates (HOD), which meets twice annually. All major medical specialties, including the Aerospace Medical Association, are represented, as are all State Medical Associations. To maintain representation, it is important for physicians to