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.
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.
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.
This committee is charged with overseeing ACCMA finances and proposing an annual budget for adoption by the ACCMA Council.
Appointed by the ACCMA Council and is charged with conducting member disciplinary hearings, appeals processes pertaining to members and applicants.
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.
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.
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.
Deliberates on issues related to membership recruitment, retention, and engagement; membership events; membership benefits; and marketing and communications strategy.
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.
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.