1950-1959

1950

Membership is more than 50,000; 48 states, District of Columbia, and Hawaii are organized. Hygeia becomes Today's Health and continues to be promoted; auxiliary asked to support American Medical Education Foundation (AMEF) which provides funds for medical schools and student loans; legislative and civil defense activities promoted.

1951

"Assist in entertainment at all AMA conventions" is eliminated from purposes; auxiliary contributes $10,000 to AMEF; one staff member added to assist with Bulletin; 57,000 members; AMA sets first dues for members, auxiliary Bylaws include provision that regular members be wives of AMA members.

1952

Hazel J. Lewis joins headquarters staff; president reports to AMA House of Delegates and addresses seven state medical societies; membership reaches 60,187.

1954

Ten percent of budget given to AMEF; president travels to Europe to inspect facilities of Radio Free Europe; Good Emergency Mother Substitutes (GEMS) course started.

1957

Health careers added as a committee; Student American Medical Association votes to organize auxiliary; approval given for signing of Articles of Incorporation; membership files go on IBM system.

1958

Public Relations Committee becomes community service; American Medical Research Foundation established; president asks for tally of members' volunteer hours: total is 3,108,314 hours given in one year.