About ODMS |
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The Old Dominion Medical Society (ODMS) was founded in 1905 and is Virginia’s affiliate chapter of the National Medical Association (NMA). We are a membership-based society of minority physicians who serve as an informed voice for minorities within the entire healthcare spectrum. Members of ODMS serve not only their patient base, but minority communities through community education and advocacy. As an organization, ODMS represents professional integrity, ethical conduct, and the highest quality of health care delivery. To become a member of ODMS, or to learn more about membership, click here.
As an affiliate chapter of the National Medical Association (NMA) for the state of Virginia, we are a part of seven regions divided across the United States. The ODMS is a constituent society of NMA Region II which includes the state of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. The component societies of the Old Dominion Medical Society are the Alexander Medical Society, the Norfolk Medical Society, the Peninsula Medical Society, the Richmond Medical Society and the Northern Virginia Medical Society. For more information go to www.nmanet.org.
As an affiliate chapter of the National Medical Association (NMA) for the state of Virginia, we are a part of seven regions divided across the United States. The ODMS is a constituent society of NMA Region II which includes the state of Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. The component societies of the Old Dominion Medical Society are the Alexander Medical Society, the Norfolk Medical Society, the Peninsula Medical Society, the Richmond Medical Society and the Northern Virginia Medical Society. For more information go to www.nmanet.org.
OUR Mission
Goals of the Old Dominion Medical Society:
- Advocate for Minority Health.
- The Legislative committee will remain actively involved in local, state and national lobbying for laws and policies that will benefit the African American Community.
- Leadership of ODMS will render opinions on legislative bills and policy prior to final votes and will be certain that the opinion of ODMS membership is heard.
- Members of ODMS will serve as local health care advocates in their communities.
- Improve communication among the membership of ODMS.
- Informational mailings will be sent out at least quarterly.
- Update mailing lists with current telephone, fax and e-mail, etc.
- Attend meetings of the local chapters.
- Increase the membership of ODMS.
- The membership committee and local constituent chapters will coordinate a
membership drive for new members. - Members will be encouraged to stay financial and active at the
local, statewide and national level. - Stabilize and secure a financial future for the ODMS.
- Develop and adhere to an annual budget.
- Plan for a quality educational and profitable annual meeting.
- Plan a major fund-raiser for the scholarship fund.
- Investigate and invest our savings into a high yield account.
- The membership committee and local constituent chapters will coordinate a