What is the Academy of Medicine?
As an advocacy organization, the Academy speaks out for physicians on legislative and reimbursement issues affecting the practice of medicine. Members are kept informed of issues and activities through it's print newsletter and e-newsletter, News Briefs.
- The Academy also sponsors programs and continuing medical education activities for physicians and others in the health care community, as well as special events for members and their guests.
- The Academy assists physicians in the management of their busy practices by offering a variety of services and benefits including alliances with local businesses to provide special discounts and savings to members.
Additionally the Academy works to connect member physicians with patients and the community at large. The Academy offers an online physician referral service for community members looking for a physician in the area. Along with the referral service, patients are served through the Academy of Medicine’s involvement in a variety of health care related associations in the area, e.g., the Doctor’s Foundation.
President's Message
Message from President Joseph S. Cheng, MD 
Fellow Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati members:
When I joined the Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, I quickly learned the value of working with colleagues from varying specialties in our region. Through the Academy, I have been involved in physician safety initiatives such as ending the publication of personal information by our Medical Board which allowed targeting of physicians not only by marketers, but disgruntled patients, phishing scammers, and others who you may want to maintain your privacy. I have been involved in advocacy efforts in ensuring access to care for our patients in the region, not only with our work in conjunction with OSMA, but also nationally with CMS payment policies. Through my work on the Council, I’ve gained a great appreciation for the unique value that a society dedicated to all specialties in our Cincinnati region can provide to its members and our field.
The Academy of Medicine is a unique group of diverse primary and specialty physicians united by a shared commitment to improve the lives of patients in our Cincinnati community. This mission has remained steadfast, even as we’ve adapted to the post-pandemic “new normal”. As I step into the role of President, I aim to ensure the Academy continues to evolve and grow while maintaining the high standards established during our long history.
Your membership will help the Academy make greater impact and continue our spirit of physician camaraderie in 2025 through various gatherings including our 168th Annual Awards Gala, Pickleball Fundraiser Tournament, and networking gatherings throughout the year. In tandem with these opportunities for physician connections will be educational programs and panel sessions designed to advance physician practices and the future of healthcare for our community.
I invite you to join me in supporting this important work. One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to do so is by renewing your membership for 2025. Membership dues are one of the primary ways the Academy of Medicine supports our educational and health advocacy work, so your membership truly makes a difference. Please use this link (AOMC | Join/Renew) or the one below to renew today.
I wish you a very Happy New Year and look forward to working with our community of physicians and our Academy of Medicine in the coming year. I am thankful for your continued support!
Sincerely,
Joseph S. Cheng, MD, MS
President, Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati
Frank H. Mayfield Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Executive Director's Message
Message from the Executive Director
Making the Local Physician Community Stronger in the 21st Century
The Academy of Medicine of Cincinnati, founded in 1857, has a rich history in the Cincinnati community. The Academy exists to organize, represent, advocate for, and serve physicians of Greater Cincinnati. Over the past several years, we have seen a renewed interest in membership with more and more physicians either joining or re-joining their local medical society. They see the importance of one voice – a common place where physicians can express their opinions to help make the physician community stronger and bring about change. Whether you are an employed or an independent physician, most face the same struggles … EHR, burnout, legislative issues, reimbursement, uncertain practice environment, challenges with patients, increasing workload, and now COVID-19.
As we move forward, the Academy is focusing on Physician Wellness, Educational activities, Political Advocacy, and Social events. Our workgroups are well on their way planning webinars and virtual programs over the next few months. Stay tuned for more details on the celebration portion of the 164th Annual Meeting to include honoring the 50-Year Physicians, which will take place virtually on March 3, 2021, and save the date for the 2021 Golf Outing planned for June 7. More programs and events will be announced in early 2021. Over the last year, we held the local premiere showing of the documentary Do NO Harm, hosted “How to Keep More of the Money You Make,” presented “How to Negotiate the Best Contract for You,” organized webinars on Telehealth and COVID-19 (held in conjunction with the 164th Annual Meeting Installation Ceremony), and put on the 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Maketewah Country Club. The Academy Foundation also supported UC’s Annual Southwest Ohio Internal Medicine Update & Review Course, allowing Academy members to attend for a significant discount. Through these activities, we strive to provide value to both your professional and personal lives.
In 2020, we updated and re-designed our website. Please take a few minutes to visit our site at www.academyofmedicine.org. You can join or renew your membership, update your profile information, sign up for events, look at the latest news, and much more. Additionally, the Academy offers its members cost-saving benefits at car dealerships, entertainment venues, restaurants, the arts, and much more. All members can take advantage of these benefits, which can offset your dues investment. If you are a current member, I encourage you to get involved in your local medical society — participate in a program, join a workgroup, consider running for a leadership position. And please share your thoughts with me. I want to know what we can do to serve you. For those of you thinking about joining the Academy, I encourage you to do so. Talk to a fellow physician about the Academy or contact our office at 513-421-7010.
Please help us restore your local medical society – which has been around for more than a century – to a place of prominence in our community!
Stay well.
