207.299 Adopting and Amending AMA Policy D-160.921 as MSSNY Policy on Sensitive Locations / Protected Areas The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) adopt the following policy based on amended language from the American Medical Association’s Policy D-160.921 as MSSNY’s own policy on Sensitive Locations / Protected Areas in New York State.
207.930 Consideration in Scheduling MSSNY Virtual Meetings to Accommodate Religious Observance The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) is strengthened by its diverse community that MSSNY will demonstrate sensitivity to religious and ethnic inclusion, the varied and diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds of its members and will update MSSNY Position Statement 207.933
207.931 MSSNY Resolutions Should Include Primary Author MSSNY resolution policy allows that the primary author(s) or drafter(s) of the resolution are listed along with the County or Specialty Society on the resolution if they choose. (HOD 2025-208)
207.932 Supporting Physicians with Children in MSSNY MSSNY supports the concept of proper childcare for families of working parents, in particular of suitable childcare that supports physician parents, and encourages the development of childcare opportunities in or near medical centers and hospitals. MSSNY strengthen the ability for parent members to fully and actively engage in
207.934 Election Reform and the Candidate Interference with Committee Members MSSNY Nominations Committee selection of candidates shall be independent. (HOD 2024 - 217)
207.935 Revision of Nomination and Election Processes for MSSNY Officers to Enhance Democracy MSSNY acknowledges the importance of revising its current nomination and election processes to align with democratic principles. MSSNY will establish a special committee comprised of representatives from various segments of its membership to review and propose amendments to the existing nomination and
207.936 New Policy for MSSNY’s Nominations Committee The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) adopts a policy such that the MSSNY Nominations Committee review the credentials of all nominated candidates for MSSNY office as received from the County Medical Societies and MSSNY members, with the goal of presenting a slate representative of
207.937 MSSNY Committee Seats for Medical Students, Residents and Fellows MSSNY will seek to appoint a minimum of one medical student member, one resident/fellow member, and one young physician on each committee starting at the conclusion of the 2025 House of Delegates.
207.938 Term Limits for Committee Chairs The Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) adopts a policy to limit committee chair appointments to a maximum of three consecutive one-year terms as chair. Going forward, the same individual should not be appointed as chair of more than one committee simultaneously. (HOD 2024 – 211)
207.939 RFP Process for MSSNY Contract Renewals Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) recognizes the discretion of the Board of Trustees in the review and approval of MSSNY’s contracts including appropriate solicitation of request for proposals (RFPs) and encourages the Board to proactively inform MSSNY Council, when appropriate, regarding review and approval
