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News and Updates from the Columbus Medical Association and our Affiliate Organizations
March 20, 2026
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Vaccines & Scope of Work: State Legislative Watch List
- Made for Medicine White Coat Ceremony
- Charitable Giving Strategies for Physicians
- COTS 2025 Impact Report: Advancing the Health & Safety of Our Community
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As the busy legislative and election year continues, a lot is happening on the advocacy front. From state legislation on vaccination and scope of practice to strengthening our advocacy team, CMA continues to work on behalf of physicians. Find important updates and action steps below.
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Our public policy consultants are offering an exclusive CMA members-only discount on legal counsel. Find out more information here.
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Made for Medicine Celebrates Phase 1 Graduates
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More than two dozen students are on their way to a future in medicine. The group of 7th grade students received their white coats at a special ceremony at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Stecker Auditorium on Thursday, March 19 as part of the Made for Medicine program.
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Independent Practice Forum a Lively & Thoughtful Discussion
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More than a dozen physicians came together earlier this month for a lively and thoughtful exchange at our first Independent Practice Forum earlier this month.
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🎉 Thank You to Our Members 🎉
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We are grateful to the following physicians for being a part of the Columbus Medical Association family and taking advantage of the opportunities to learn, grow, make connections, and get support.
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Want to connect and collaborate with other Central Ohio physicians? Whether you would like to meet with those who share your clinical interests, practice model, and professional passions, or explore referral options, the CMA Member Directory can help!
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Need to update your profile? Click here for instructions.
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CMA Foundation Welcomes Dr. Miriam El-Rif to the Board of Trustees
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Dr. Miriam El-Rif is an internal medicine physician at COPC Internal Medicine Group, a CMA Member, and a 2025 graduate of the Physicians Leadership Academy.
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Advancing the Health & Safety of Our Community
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COTS recently released their 2025 impact report, highlighting the important work they accomplished to close gaps, elevate standards, and ensure communities are prepared for both everyday emergencies and large-scale events.
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A Special Invitation from the CMA Foundation
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The CMA Foundation is pleased to invite central Ohio physicians to its first informational speaker session focused on planned giving and charitable strategies for physicians.
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Building the Skills to Thrive
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The Physicians Leadership Academy helps physicians build the skills to thrive in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Designed by physicians and led by globally-recognized faculty and coaching--our alumni say this program helped them rediscover their purpose and reason for becoming a physician.
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COTS Joins OSU’s Disaster Preparedness Day
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COTS joined The Ohio State University medical students and residents to emphasize the importance of coordination during disasters.
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Save on Everyday Practice Expenses with Savvik Buying Group
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We are excited to announce a new member benefit through Savvik Buying Group, giving physicians access to national purchasing power and preferred pricing on products and services your practice uses every day.
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CARR Healthcare Real Estate
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We are proud to partner with organizations that align with our vision to support our physician members and the community. This month, we’re highlighting our Bronze Sponsor, CARR, the nation’s leading provider of commercial real estate services for healthcare tenants and buyers.
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