Membership
Because nothing is more powerful than Advocacy United.
Every day, Ohio legislators strive to make the best decisions they can for health care in our state. Those decisions affect you, your practice, and your patients.
The ODA is a voice of advocacy, both for the health of your patients and the health of our profession.
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Dermatologists
Because the ODA is a non-profit organization (501-c-6), the ODA annual dues of $250 must be divided as follows: $200 = general operating expenses and $50 = government relations (lobbyist).
The latter amount is not tax deductible as it is used for political action, and monies in the general fund cannot be used for such a reason. Therefore, that amount is transferred to another account, which is authorized to pay for a lobbyist.
Physician Extenders
The ODA Bylaws state: Physician Extender – Any individual meeting the following criteria:
(1) hold a license from the Ohio Medical or Nursing Board to practice as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner and (2) is currently employed by a physician who holds Fellow or Associate membership in the ODA.
If the individual ceases to be employed by a Fellow or Associate member of the ODA, they shall be automatically dropped from the roll of the Corporation. They shall immediately be eligible for membership if employed by a Member or Fellow of the ODA in the future but must pay a new membership fee. Physician Extender members may not hold office in the Corporation but may serve on committees at the discretion of the President.
Because the ODA is a non-profit organization (501-c-6), the ODA annual dues of $187.50 must be divided as follows: $150 = general operating expenses and $37.50 = government relations (lobbyist).
The latter amount is not tax deductible as it is used for political action, and monies in the general fund cannot b used for such a reason. Therefore, that amount is transferred to another account, which is authorized to pay for a lobbyist.
Residents and Fellows Membership
Automatically renewed through your years in residency.
Mentorship Program
If you have any questions about our Mentorship Program, please email Jill at odaexec@ohderm.org
…or renew your fees
Renew on-line with PayPal
Renew by mail
To renew by check:
Mail a check made payable to the “Ohio Dermatological Association” to:
Ohio Dermatological Association
Attention: Jill Hostetler
698 Dalton Fox Lake Road
Dalton, OH 44618
Membership Benefits
In addition to having your voice heard and having an impact on the quality of health-care delivery in the state of Ohio, ODA members receive the following benefits:
- ODA Annual Scientific Meeting – membership fee instead of non-member fee (difference of $500)
- Representation to: Medicare Carrier Advisory Committee, American Academy of Dermatology, Ohio State Medical Association
- Representation to the Ohio State Medical Board and Ohio State Legislature through the paid lobbyist
- Receiving the “ODA Alert” by email – a way of disseminating information to our members quickly
- Opportunities to serve the dermatological community in the state by becoming a trustee, officer, or committee chair/member…to be in a leadership role and affect positive changes and activity for all Ohio derms
- Receive ODA newsletters and blogs throughout the year
- Camaraderie/interaction/networking with most dermatologists throughout Ohio
- Mentoring dermatology residents through the ODA Mentoring Program
- Input/planning of future ODA annual meetings
- We are a great resource for our members in supplying answers to practice/clinical questions
12. Support the advocacy missions of the specialty through lobbyists
13. Access to e-mail addresses of ODA representatives and selected shared contact information from members
14. MOC modules (general derm & surgical derm) offered at the annual meeting…25 questions…approved by the ABD
15. Each member has a vote at the annual business meeting. Make a difference in YOUR ODA!
16. ODA membership certificate, which can be framed for display in your office
17. The opportunity to be a speaker at the annual meeting
18. ODA members are eligible to be nominated by another member to receive the annual ODA Distinguished Service Award
19. Participate in our “Sunscreen Event”, a service to the community annually in each of our three districts
20. Participate in advocacy related events, such as our ODA Advocacy Day in May at the Ohio Statehouse and meetings with State Legislators