ACMS SNAPSHOTS

Bi-weekly ACMS Membership News

ACMS Night at the Pirates Game

Join us on Saturday, July 25 for an evening of baseball and fun! The pre-game tailgate begins at 4:45 PM at the Babb Building (850 Ridge Ave), followed by the 6:40 PM game at PNC Park.


Tickets are $53 (Lower Level) or $43 (Upper Deck) and include a $5 food & beverage credit at PNC Park, tailgate access with food and non-alcoholic drinks, and parking at the Babb Building (limited). 


New this year: instead of Fireworks or Drone Shows, this year will feature Yinzerpalooza, with a special edition Bobblehead - To Be Announced!

Volunteer Opportunity: Connect with the Community at the August Wilson Block Party on May 9th

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? The August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party is one of Pittsburgh’s largest community events, bringing thousands of residents to the Hill District for a day of culture, connection, and community resources.


ACMS members are invited to volunteer alongside the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition (ACIC) to help share trusted vaccine information directly with families and community members. Shifts are just 2–3 hours, making it easy to get involved without committing your whole day.


Available shifts:

  • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (includes setup)
  • 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
  • 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM (includes takedown)


Sign up for a timeslot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48A4A623A1F8C52-63116543-acic#/

PAMED Independent Practice Summit Registration is OPEN


Calling all independent practice physicians: The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is hosting an independent practice summit, an in-person gathering designed exclusively for physicians who run their own practices.


This event will be held on Friday, June 19 from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. in Harrisburg. Learn More and Register!

Earn Credits for 2026 License Renewal: Pain Management & Substance Use Care Virtual Webinars

Register now for the remaining virtual webinars designed to equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies for pain management, safe opioid prescribing, substance use identification, patient-centered communication, and health equity.


All sessions are on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM via Zoom.

Free for ACMS Members and Nonmembers

Register now using the links below:


Note: Sessions do not need to be attended in order.


💻 Tuesday April 7

💻 Tuesday, June 9

💻 Tuesday, August 11

💻 Tuesday, November 3

All modules can be applied toward the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 licensure requirement.

Help Shape the Future of NIH Research Priorities

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input on its upcoming 5-year strategic plan (FY 2027–2031). This is a meaningful opportunity for physicians to weigh in on the priorities that will guide billions in federal research funding and influence the direction of healthcare innovation for years to come.


Deadline to submit comments: May 26, 2026


Submit your input here:

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-26-047.html

Medical News

Mpox Cases Rising in Allegheny County: What Physicians and Patients Should Know


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Physician Burnout Rate Continues to Decline, Falling to Nearly 42%


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Immunity Lost: How Pennsylvania's Falling School Vaccination Rates and Enforcement Failures put Thousands of Children at Risk


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