U.S. Department of Homeland Security Reverses Visa Freeze for Physicians

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed processing visas and work permits for physicians after an update on its website, ending a months‑long pause that affected thousands of international clinicians. The freeze stemmed from the federal travel‑ban policy, which halted visa extensions, work permits, and green card decisions for citizens of 39 countries.

Task Force Chair F. Wilson Jackson, III, MD

Board Chair Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD

PAMED Unionization Task Force Webinar

Join us for a virtual webinar, Inside the Work: PAMED Unionization Task Force, on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. This session will give members the opportunity to hear directly from the Task Force about the work completed to date, the issues under review, and the path ahead. Attendees will also be able to submit questions in advance for the presenters to address during the program.

The session will be presented by Task Force Chair F. Wilson Jackson, III, MD and moderated by Board Chair Lorraine Rosamilia, MD, FAAD.

Join Your Special Section Meeting

The upcoming monthly section meetings are here, and they're full of great conversations, updates, and ways to stay connected. Take a moment to check out your May/early June monthly section meetings and get involved!

Independent Practice Physician Section - Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Quarterly Combined Meeting (Early Career Physicians, Medical Students, and Residents and Fellows Sections) - Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Women Physicians Section - Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Jolene Pickens, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach & Leadership Consultant

June Women Physicians Section Meeting

PAMED's Women Physicians Section is excited to have Jolene Pickens speak at their virtual meeting on Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m. All other interested PAMED members are invited to participate.

The topic, Lead the Room: The 3 Moves Every Physician Leader Needs Right Now, will include key themes such as female leadership in medicine, influence without positional authority, and moving from awareness to action.

"Physicians thrive when we come together to share knowledge, strengthen our voice, and build systems that support the way medicine is meant to be practiced."

Arvind R. Cavale, MD, FACE, FCPP, PCEO - PAMED President

Independent Practice Summit — June 19 | Reserve Your Spot!

Join us on Friday, June 19, for PAMED’s Independent Practice Summit: Building Sustainable Models of Physician‑Led Care. This one‑day event brings together physicians from every practice setting who value autonomy and patient‑centered decision‑making.

📆 Friday, June 19, 2026

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

📍Commonwealth Charter Academy

1 Innovation Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Connect with partners who can streamline your work, earn CME on today’s operational and ethical challenges, and collaborate with colleagues shaping the future of physician‑led care in Pennsylvania.

Traveling for the meeting? Take advantage of room block discount until May 17!

Register To Be Part of the Independent Docs in PA Directory!

The Pennsylvania Independent Physician Directory is a searchable resource that helps patients and any organization connect with independently owned medical practices across Pennsylvania. Users can search by location and specialty to find physicians who provide personalized, community-based care. The directory increases the visibility of independent practices, supports patient choice, and helps sustain physician autonomy across the state.

Hosted by PAMED Board member David Lucas, MD, MBA, CPE

Navigating Insecurity in Leadership - May Virtual Journal Club

Medicine is a field built on expertise, hierarchy, and high-stakes decision-making; conditions that can make interpersonal dynamics both critically important and uniquely challenging. Join our live discussion on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. as we explore why navigating insecurity in leadership and the ability to disagree constructively are not "soft" skills, they are core competencies.

We are here to help!

Contact us with any inquiries you may have.

This is a no-reply email.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

We're on social media sharing news and views from experts on the latest in Pennsylvania medicine.