Medical Alumni Advisory Council

The Medical Alumni Advisory Council serves as the executive arm of the Medical Alumni Society, executing the society’s purposes and goals, and formulating its policies. The council’s mission is to:

• Advance the cause of medical education and health.

• Promote interest in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

• Facilitate acquaintance and camaraderie among members of the society and the student body of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Center through participation in the Home Hospitality or HOST (Host Our Students as they Travel) programs.

• Provide a forum for interaction and for promoting the objectives and interests of the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania by hosting or attending alumni events, such as periodic regional alumni meetings, alumni gatherings at national specialty meetings, and the annual Medical Alumni Weekend.

• Support and encourage others to support the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Medical Alumni Society through annual giving and special fund-raising campaigns.

Participation

Officers
Council officers consist of a Chair and Chair elect who serve a two-year term. 

Members
Each member serves a three-year term.

Ex-officio Members
With the exception of voting, ex-officio members enjoy all the rights and privileges of other members. An ex-officio member may choose to step down from the Medical Alumni Advisory Council at any time.

Student Representative
A student representative acts as a liaison between the Medical Alumni Society and the student body.

Subcommittees

Fundraising Committee
Martin Kanovsky, Chair, M’78, INT’79, RES’81, FEL’83

The Fundraising Committee works closely with the Office of Alumni Development and Alumni Relations to identify and engage fellow alumni in fundraising efforts for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Members also assist in cultivating and soliciting parents and friends in support of Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania campaign initiatives.  

Student Outreach and Networking Committee
Margie Kasner, Chair, M’00, RES’04, FEL’07, M’07

The Student Outreach and Networking Committee works with the Office of Alumni Development and Alumni Relations to identify and facilitate new opportunities to strengthen the relationship between alumni and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Members assist in identifying ways to engage students with alumni, providing students with networking opportunities and a chance to develop mentors. This subcommittee assists with the following programs:

• HOST (Host Our Students as they Travel)

• RX for Residency

• Women in Medicine

• Reunion committees

Nominating Committee
Charles Wagner, Chair, M’67, INT’68, FEL’74

The Nominating Committee works closely with the Office of Alumni Development and Alumni Relations to identify alumni for recognition of their service to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the alumni community. Recognition includes the Alumni Service Award, the Young Alumni Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.  The Nominating Committee also works closely with the Alumni Office to identify, nominate and recruit new members for the Medical Alumni Advisory Council.

Medical Alumni Advisory Council Members