Get Involved: The POMA House of Delegates Explained – Ep. 99

In this episode of POMA DOes…, POMA President George J. Wolters, DO, speaks with POMA Speaker of the House Jeffery J. Dunkelberger, DO, about the important role of the House of Delegates (HOD) within the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association. They discuss how the HOD serves as POMA's legislative body—debating policy, electing leadership, approving the organization's budget, and helping guide the future of osteopathic medicine in Pennsylvania. The conversation also highlights why volunteer delegates are essential to the process and how members can step forward to represent their district and have their voice heard.

Key Takeaways:

• The House of Delegates is POMA's legislative body. It debates policy, elects leadership, approves the annual budget, and helps shape the direction of osteopathic medicine in Pennsylvania.

• Delegates represent physicians across the state. Each district selects delegates based on membership, bringing diverse perspectives together to debate issues and move the profession forward.

• Getting involved starts locally. Members interested in serving as delegates should contact their district chair—or the POMA office—to learn how to participate and represent their district at the House of Delegates.

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