2020-2021 Virtual Advocacy Series

Be sure to join us for the first-ever virtual Advocacy Series from November 2020-February 2021. In light of COVID-19, our usual Advocacy Days programming is transitioned to a series of monthly webinars as provided below. Please RSVP for each session as outlined below. Stay tuned for more information on the developing agendas of each event.

Session 2: The Impact of Government Affairs on the Legislative Process

• Session 2 will feature recorded videos released in January for viewing on personal time.

• Session 3 will feature recorded addresses from leading keynote Florida legislators for viewing on personal time..

2020-2021 Advocay Series Archive

Session 1: Being a Effective Surgeon Advocate

November 12, 2020 - 8:00-9:00 PM ET

• 8:00-8:05 PM: Welcome to the Series
  • Rohan Joseph, MD, FACS, Chair, Advocacy Committee, Florida Chapter
  • Danielle Henry, MD, Vice-Chair, Advocacy Committee, Florida Chapter
• 8:05-8:25 PM: Discussion: Being an Effective Surgeon Advocate
  • John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, Past-President, Florida Chapter
  • Christopher Johnson, Manager, State Affairs, ACS
• 8:25-8:35 PM: Summary of Key Surgical Related Issues Anticipated for the 2021 Legislative Session
  • Christopher L. Nuland, Esq., Lobbyist, Florida Chapter
• 8:35-9:00 PM: Discussion/Q&A Panel