ACCMA Committees

The Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Associations committees are the workshops of the association in which many of the ACCMA’s policies and programs are developed. The following is a list of ACCMA committees, with a brief description of each committee’s activities and the frequency of meetings.

To apply, click here. Committee and Interest Group nominations are accepted year-round. Contact the ACCMA with any questions at (510) 654-5383 or accma@accma.org.

Bylaws Committees

Bylaws

Appointed by the ACCMA Council and is charged with reviewing the ACCMA bylaws at least every five years for the purposes of making recommendations for bylaws changes to the ACCMA membership.

Credentials

Performs credentialing of applicants for membership in the ACCMA. Most duties are performed by the chairperson in coordination with ACCMA staff. The committee meets infrequently.

Finance

This committee is charged with overseeing ACCMA finances and proposing an annual budget for adoption by the ACCMA Council.

Judicial Council

Appointed by the ACCMA Council and is charged with conducting member disciplinary hearings, appeals processes pertaining to members and applicants.

Standing Committees

Community Health

Deliberates on issues related to the availability of and access to medical and behavioral health care in in the East Bay, including issues related to public health, mental/behavioral health services, pediatric medicine, perinatal care, and the intersection of those issue in our local community.

Medical Services, Technology and Quality of Care

Deliberates on issues related to medical services, medical practice, emerging medical practice trends, the application of technology to medical practice, quality improvement, and economic viability of medical practice.

Legislative

Conducts advocacy on behalf of the ACCMA; meets with elected officials to advocate for legislation and policy changes; evaluates candidates for elected office; makes recommendations to political action committees.

Membership and Engagement

Deliberates on issues related to membership recruitment, retention, and engagement; membership events; membership benefits; and marketing and communications strategy.

Health Equity

Guides ACCMA programs, services, and activities related to health equity, the elimination of disparities, improving cultural competency, and educating physicians to reduce bias and racism.

Physician Leadership

Serves as the steering committee for the Physician Leadership Program, identifies needs for leadership training and support among ACCMA members, and develops programs to promote physician leadership.