About Advocacy Day

February 28, 2023

The Missouri ACP Advocacy Day in Jefferson City this year will be the Chapter’s sixth event! Attendees will have the unique opportunity to discuss health care policy issues with Missouri's lawmakers while at the same time raising visibility for our internal medicine specialty. This is also an opportunity for Missouri medical students, residents, and fellows to become involved in advocacy at an early stage in their careers.
 
We will start the day at the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 428 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 100, Jefferson City, MO, where all attendees will be briefed on timely state health care policy issues and how best to effectively communicate with legislators, after which attendees will have a chance to meet with their elected representative, senator, and/or staff. This is a no stress event, just bring your white coat and your voice!
 
Please join us for our free Advocacy Day event!
Registration: Online registration has been closed as we are in the process of preparing for Advocacy Day. If you would like to attend this event, please call 573-636-2144. 
Click here to download the flyer.

Missouri ACP is developing our 2023 Legislative Priorities, please check back soon to see what issues will be addressed during Advocacy Day.

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Tentative Agenda

8:30 a.m.             Registration - Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 428 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 100,                                          Jefferson City, MO. 
9:00 a.m.             Welcome and overview of day’s schedule
9:15 a.m.             Update on 2023 Legislative Session
10:00 a.m.           Presentation on effective advocacy and talking points
10:30 a.m.          Team huddles - Working lunch
11:10 a.m.          Walk to Capitol Building     
11:25 a.m.          Group photo     
11:45 a.m.          Presentation from Representative Jon Patterson, MD (Rm. 302-A)
Noon                    Legislative visits
3 p.m.                  Adjourn after visits are complete

Registration

There is no fee for this event but we do ask that you register so we know how many individuals will be attending. Please register below. Deadline for registration is February 22nd, 2023, however, space is limited so register today! We do ask that attendees bring their white coat so our presence in the Capitol will be visible!
Click here to register.

Advocacy Day Materials

• Advocacy Tips
• Issue Sheets for Advocacy Day (will be available closer to the event)
  
  • If you don’t know who your Senator or Representative are, please click here.