May 2, 2024
Members are encouraged to nominate their peers, medical students, residents/fellows, and advocacy champions for one of the MMA’s annual awards. Visit the MMA website to make a nomination by June 28.
Award categories include:
Distinguished Service Award. Given to a physician who has made outstanding contributions in service to the MMA on behalf of medicine and the physicians of Minnesota during their career.
President’s Award. Designated for individuals who have made outstanding contributions in service to the goals of the MMA.
Medical Student Leadership Award. Presented to a member of the MMA Medical Student Section who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the medical profession.
Resident & Fellow Leadership Award. Presented to a member of the MMA Resident & Fellow Section who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the medical profession.
COPIC/MMA Foundation Humanitarian Award. Presented each year to honor a physician for volunteer medical services and contributions to their community, specifically to MMA members who go above and beyond to help address the healthcare needs of underserved populations in Minnesota.
James H. Sova Memorial Award for Advocacy. Given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of public policy, medical sciences, medical education, medical care or the socioeconomics of medical practice. Sova was the chief lobbyist for the MMA from 1968 until his death in 1981.
Eric C. Dick Memorial Health Policy Partner Award. Awarded to an individual, group, or organization that demonstrates commitment to pursuing sound public policy, building coalitions, creating and/or strengthening partnerships with the goal of improving the health of Minnesotans or the practice of medicine in Minnesota. Dick was the MMA’s manager of state legislative affairs from 2010 until his death in 2021.
Award recipients will be announced in September.
August 20, 2026
A physician and Olympian will give an inspirational address as part of this year's Empowering Physicians event on Friday, September 25, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
August 20, 2026
Minnesota received some disturbing news this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as data shows that for the 2025-2026 school year, vaccination rates decreased and non-medical exemptions increased.
August 20, 2026
On August 11, a federal appellate court sided with the Texas Medical Association (TMA) argument that the way the No Surprises Act’s qualifying payment amount (QPA) is calculated has historically favored payers in arbitration.