Getting Involved in the American Telemedicine Association
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ATA Member Opportunities
The American Telemedicine Association is the leading resource and advocate promoting access to medical care for consumers and health professionals via telecommunications technology. The members of ATA represent the driving force in the deployment of telemedicine throughout the world. Without the dedicated efforts of its members, ATA’s promotion and advocacy of telemedicine would not be as successful as it has been.
The ATA needs you! Opportunities to volunteer and propel the ATA to even greater success in addressing its mission are plentiful. The ATA brings together diverse groups from traditional medicine, academic medical centers, technology and telecommunications companies, e-health, medical societies, and government. This diversity is what makes ATA unique. No matter what your background and experience you can become more involved in setting the course for ATA’s future.
Get Involved
- Join a Special Interest Group (SIG) or Discussion Group (DG)
- Join an ATA Chapter
- Volunteer for SIG & Chapter Task Groups
- Volunteer for SIG & Chapter projects
- Become a SIG or Chapter Officer
- Join an ATA Committee
- Volunteer to review articles for ATA’s journal, Telemedicine & e-Health
- Present at ATA Meetings
ATA Board of Directors
All candidates for ATA Board members and officers must be a member in good standing of the Association for at least two preceding years. Election to the Board of Directors is based on a number of factors including a record of involvement in association activities and tenure as a leader in an ATA SIG, Discussion Group, Chapter and/or Committee.
Benefits of ATA Involvement & Leadership
- Be heard! Present ideas. Make things happen.
- Connect and make an impact on the telemedicine community
- Help shape the future of telemedicine and the American Telemedicine Association
- Continued Professional Development
- Improve personal communication skills
- Develop presentation skills
- Develop planning & organizational skills
Contact
The American Telemedicine Association
1100 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 540
Washington, DC 20008
Tel: 202-223-3333
Fax: 202-223-2787
www.americantelemed.org