Committees & Task Forces

Purpose:  To champion, oversee and deliver high-quality accredited education for Minnesota physicians.

Charge:

• Ensure MMA accredited education is designed to be relevant, practice-based, and effective for Minnesota physicians.
• Advocate the importance of accredited education in high quality health care delivery.
• Serve as the MMA's agent to accredit intrastate CME providers.
• Oversee CME activities provided by the MMA and those jointly provided with non-accredited organizations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).
• Monitor legislative and regulatory issues that may affect accredited education opportunities, requirements, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate issues pertinent to continuing medical education and maintenance of certification to the Board of Trustees and MMA membership.

To Apply: The committee is composed of physicians and CME professionals. To apply, email MMA or call 612-378-1875.

Staff Contact: Cherika de Jesus, Manager of Accreditation

Purpose: To advise the Board of Trustees on advocacy strategies and policy positions that will help advance the strategic goals of the MMA. 

Charge: 

• Inform the Board’s selection of advocacy priorities that will advance the MMA’s strategic plan. 
• Monitor and identify opportunities to influence implementation of strategically identified laws and public policies affecting the health of Minnesotans and the practice of medicine. 
• Monitor, analyze, and report to the Board on key political, legislative, and regulatory developments that could impact the MMA’s interests. 
• Recommend policy to the Board on emergent and critical issues affecting health and the practice of medicine in Minnesota. 
• Identify strategies to improve members’ advocacy capacity and involvement. 
• May, as needed, create ad hoc working groups to address identified issues or topics. 

Size: The committee is comprised of 12 to 18 members, including at least one resident/fellow and one medical student. 

Appointments and Terms: Attending and retired physicians are appointed by the MMA directors and serve terms of three years in length, with a maximum of two consecutive terms. Residents and fellows are appointed by the MMA Resident and Fellows Section (RFS) Governing Council and serve terms of one year. Medical students are appointed to the APC by the MMA Medical Student Section (MSS) Executive Committee and serve terms of one year. 

Time Commitment: The APC meets roughly four times per year, on weeknights, for two hours each (i.e., a time commitment of roughly eight hours per year). APC members are expected to attend as many meetings as possible. 

How to Apply: Submit your application using this form. You must submit your application by 11:59PM CT Monday, November 30, to be considered for a term starting January 1, 2027.

Staff Contact: Adrian Uphoff, Manager of Health Policy & Regulatory Affairs.  

Purpose: To safeguard the fiscal health and stability of the MMA. 

Charge: 

• Monitor the financial status of the MMA. 
• Review the association's financial activities and make recommendations on membership dues levels.
• Develop a budget for recommendation to the Board of Trustees. 
• Review proposed non-budgeted projects requiring financial expenditures. 
• Monitor the performance of the Permanent Investment Fund. 
• Explore opportunities for economic growth and development to maximize fiscal health and stability. 
• Communicate issues pertinent to budget and financial stability to the Board of Trustees and MMA membership. 

To Apply: The committee is composed of four members of the Board of Trustees and two at-large MMA members. Committee terms are three years, with a maximum of two terms.  

There are no at-large member vacancies at this time. To be considered for a future vacancy, please email MMA or call 612-378-1875. 

Staff Contact: Jon Stensland , Director of Finance & IT, CFO

Purpose: To advise staff and leadership on strategies to improve membership value and to enhance recruitment, retention, engagement, and satisfaction of members.

Charge:

• Recommend initiatives to increase and diversify membership.
• Advise staff and leadership on programming that will increase member value and connection.
• Advise staff on communication strategies, including social media, which will increase member awareness, interest and engagement.
• Identify strategies for increasing member participation in association activities.

To Apply: The committee is composed of 7-9 members. Committee terms are one year in length, with a maximum of three consecutive terms. 

To apply, email MMA or call 612-378-1875

Staff Contact: Mandy Rubenstein, Director of Membership & Engagement

Purpose 
To support the MMA in advancing optimal health for all by informing development of initiatives that help physicians improve care for populations experiencing persistent gaps in health outcomes. 
 
Charge 

• Recommend education, resources, and tools that support equitable, evidence-based care. 
• Guide the development of health-equity-focused programs and initiatives. 
• Identify health equity priorities to inform future MMA efforts. 
• Serve in an advisory capacity and will not review or make policy recommendations. 

To apply: Membership includes physicians and medical students with interest or experience in health equity. The Advisory meets quarterly, with smaller work groups convened as needed. Members commit to at least one year of service. Members may be added on a rolling basis. To apply, contact Haley Brickner. 
 
Staff Contact: Haley Brickner, Health Equity Coordinator 

Purpose: Provides overall management and direction of POLST Minnesota, including POLST form maintenance, implementation, education, and outreach. The committee generally meets on a quarterly basis. 

To Apply: Email MMA or call 612-378-1875.

Staff Contact: Steph Lindgren, Director of Government & Legal Affairs