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MPI MD, an affinity community at MPI, is focusing on and embracing medical association meeting professionals and inviting them to join the group. MPI MD was founded in 2015 and membership has swelled to more than 900 making it is the largest peer group community within the industry.
“We have members who represent associations, and those members are taking the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate (HMCC) and Medical Meeting Professional (MMP) programs, so we know our goals are in sync,” says Pat Schaumann, founder of the MPI MD community, emphasizing the value proposition and benefits of association planners joining. “Our value proposition has always been to offer our members certificate programs, resources, research, networking, education, advocacy, scholarships, cost savings and enhanced visibility. We align with association and society missions and objectives and together, we can help overcome challenges.”
Whether you are a corporate, third-party or association planner or supplier to medical programs, MPI MD’s tailored messaging speaks directly to the needs and interests of each medical association.
“To be successful in the work that we do and continue to innovate the delivery of our meetings and events, our most valuable resource is our peers,” says Bobby Heard, CAE (MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter), chief operating officer, American College of Emergency Physicians. “For medical meetings, it's even more crucial we join with our peer group to share with each other and keep learning. MPI is that professional home for so many of us in the medical meeting business, both corporate and association. All are welcome here. If you are not part of the MPI medical planner community, do something for your career and organization and join us. We are your community.”
Of interest to associations should be MPI MD’s success stories and testimonials from existing members to illustrate the tangible benefits and positive experiences of being part of this community.
Learn more about the MPI Medical Meeting Professionals program, including upcoming course dates!
“We are very excited to be offering a full educational track at MPI WEC dedicated precisely to the medical meetings industry,” says Deborah Hinson, HMCC (MPI Gulf States Chapter), chair of the MPI MD Council and principal of The Hinson Group. “In addition, we are offering our first-ever class specifically for medical association planners. “In ‘Navigating Medical Association Management Challenges,’ we will delve into such topics as future proofing associations, financial sustainability, engagement and retention in the digital age, navigating regulatory changes and so much more.”
MPI MD wants medical associations/societies to be part of our community. As medical meeting professionals, we are one. And we listen.
