What's New! AMA Alliance Supports Great American Smoke Out CHICAGO -- Today, November 20, marks the Great American Smoke Out! which the AMA Alliance's Screen Out! program supports and encourages others to follow as well. The national day highlights smoking prevention efforts and encourages Americans, of whom 45.8 million smoke, to quit tobacco smoking. Click here to read the full article. Alliance Blog...Coming Soon...Looking for the Alliance blog? We're working on it, so check the site often. In the meantime, please let us know what topic(s) you would like to see addressed in a blog. Email your ideas to rosetta.gervasi@ama-assn.org. Thank you for your input. Advertise with the AMA Alliance Would you like to advertise with the AMA Alliance?
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Keep Updated on Leadership Skills Dr. Donald J. Palmisano, MD, JD, is a frequent keynote speaker on the subject of leadership and was one of the featured speakers at the Alliance's 2008 Leadership Development Conference. Click here to visit Dr. Palmisano's Web site to read his latest column. Of Special Interest to Medical Students and Residents The article "Medical Students and Residents--Transitioning to Practice," which appeared in the May-June issue of AMA Alliance Today magazine appears in MSS Evoice. Click here to read this article and to see other resources that are of special interest to medical students and residents. Apply for Free Alliance Publications The AMA Alliance Health Promotions Committee is offering mini-grants of 100 copies of our children's activity books I Can Be Safe and I Can Be. All members who know of a project, school or community group that would benefit from the books are encouraged to apply. Click here to read the full article. Alliance selects Paul Amundsen & Associates for Strategic PlanningThe Alliance has selected Paul Amundsen & Associates (PA&A) to facilitate the development of its 2009-2011 strategic plan. The Alliance's chief planning objective is to focus its programs and services to meet the priority needs of today's "medical family." Click here to read the full article. Speakers Bureau Guidelines UpdatedThe Membership Services Speakers Bureau has updated the guidelines for the 2008-09 Speakers Bureau engagements. Click here (must have Leadership Login Member ID) to view the new guidelines and request a speaker for your local events.  Explore Europe in the Fall...At AMA Alliance Member Rates.
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Between Vienna and Prague
December 8-17, 2008 or
December 20-29, 2008 Click here for full details... How Do You Explain Your Alliance Membership?Click here for a short description of the Alliance (an "elevator speech") that you can use with prospective members and other interested parties. | 
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