PAMED Talks
What Is a PAMED Resolution? How PA Physicians Can Shape Health Policy Through the House of Delegates
Apr 30, 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Pennsylvania physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students have the power to shape health policy through PAMED resolutions, and this episode walks you through exactly how to do it. In this resident wrap-up episode of PAMED Talks, PAMED Outreach Specialist Dana Lombardo sits down with PAMED Policy Administrator Minahil Abbas to explain the resolution writing process ahead of the 2026 House of Delegates.
Whether you are a medical student, resident, or early career physician in Pennsylvania, the resolution process is one of the most direct ways to turn your ideas into real organizational policy and advocacy.
Topics covered:
- What a PAMED resolution is and how it becomes policy
- How Pennsylvania physicians and residents can write and submit a resolution
- What happens after you submit
- Common mistakes to avoid when writing your first resolution
- How to get involved through testimony
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