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December 2009

Welcome AAIM members and visitors!

AAIM continues to be both educationally and financially sound. We have just completed a successful experimental combination of the Triennial and the Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia. This is a great credit to Dr. Valerie Kaufman, who not only acted as President, but also as the Chairperson of the Program Committee. The Program Committee worked hard to make the scientific program of value to both new and experienced Medical Directors. Feedback from the meeting has validated this effort and plans are to continue this format every three years with Annual Scientific Programs the other two years.

Dr. Kaufman also pioneered using an outside vendor to manage most of the onerous procedures for providing continuing medical education. This allowed the Educational Vice President, Dr. Robert Feingold, and his Education Committee, to focus on what it does best: providing unique scientific educational opportunities for Insurance-specific education.

In addition to the annual meeting and intensive review of medicine every three years, AAIM has an excellent peer reviewed Journal of Insurance Medicine edited by Dr. Ross MacKenzie. The Board of Insurance Medicine, chaired by Dr. Lorraine Kretchman, helps maintain our educational standards for the AMA recognized Diplomate of Insurance Medicine. Under the guidance of Dr. Charles Jones, Finance VP, AAIM has remained financially stable in these economically turbulent times.

Efforts are underway to enhance your membership benefits with AAIM. If you have suggestions, please contact me or any member of the Executive Council. As an AAIM member, you receive a discount for the annual scientific meeting, a quarterly Journal of Insurance Medicine, and a quarterly AAIM newsletter highlighting AAIM activities and news. Other efforts in progress include:

              - Continuing improvements to the AAIM website

              - Piloting online membership renewal

              - The Education Committee is exploring options to provide short

                teleconferences about common impairments/problems in insurance medicine

AAIM requires volunteer efforts by many: it is only as good as its members. The Executive Committee receives no remuneration for its activities and all committee members find it a rewarding experience. Working within AAIM not only helps the organization, but also helps you develop friendships throughout the industry. I encourage you to consider volunteering. If you are interested, please contact me, other officers or committee chairpersons. We need assistance in many areas including: additional committee members, contributors to the Journal of Insurance Medicine and improvements in our website.

Sincerely,

Craig Davidson, MD, DBIM, CLU

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