There's a Doctor in the House!

Episode Introduction: There is no such thing as an unimportant election. Getting involved in your state and local elections and contacting your legislators can have a huge impact on what is happening around you. Tune in to hear from Arvind Venkat, MD, a Pennsylvania emergency physician who was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2022 as he discusses the importance of getting involved in our local and state politics, particularly as physicians.   Episode Summary: In today's episode of POMA DOes… we sit down with State Representative Arvind Venkat to discuss what about his vantage point as an emergency physician pushed him to throw his hat into the political ring. He also talks to us about what messages he wishes to convey to his fellow representatives as well as what other opportunities are available for those who wish to get more involved.   Key Takeaways: Rep. Venkat was elected in 2022 to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He's the first physician to serve in the General Assembly since the 1960s. He ran for office to bring a health professional's perspective to the legislature so that the decisions that are made in public health would reflect the experience on behalf of the community. COVID taught us a lot of lessons, including that it's important to engage as physicians outside of the four walls of wherever we practice. There are many ways physicians can get involved in their local or state politics and share their knowledge and unique experiences.   Find Us: Online: https://www.poma.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/POMADOs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pomados/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/POMA_DOs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxG9QqV_7Hv2CEkJsE89ZA App Store: search Pa. Osteopathic Medical Assoc.