 Get Involved!The NCSEPS advocates for quality eye care and for the practice and profession of ophthalmology in North Carolina. There are several ways you can get involved:
EyePAC
There are two sides to the "advocacy coin." There is legislative advocacy, which includes activities such as the Key Contact Network and engaging as an advocate in the legislative process. There is also political advocacy, which is equally important. It is vital to elect candidates who support ophthalmology's positions and who are willing to be legislative leaders on matters impacting ophthalmology and patient care. The mechanism for being a political advocate and positioning ophthalmology to optimize our legislative effectiveness is through contributing to EyePAC. In doing so you are investing in your and your patients’ future. Please make your contribution to EyePAC today. Download a contribution form and send in your gift today or donate online here! For more information, contact the NCSEPS at ncoph@ncmedsoc.org.
White Coat Wednesdays
During each session of the NC General Assembly, physicians are encouraged to participate in the series of "White Coat Wednesday" events co-coordinated with the NC Medical Society. These sessions have been designed as advocacy "mini-internships" for physicians so medicine can become more effective in promoting the best interests of the profession and the patients you serve. The day in Raleigh includes an update on the latest legislative issues by NCSEPS and NCMS staff, meetings with your legislators, attendance at legislative committee hearings and experiencing sessions of the House and Senate. For more information contact the NCSEPS at ncoph@ncmedsoc.org.
Key Contact Network
As has been stated repeatedly, all politics is local. That is a fact and it emphasizes the importance of having an effective network of ophthalmologsits who are willing to make a contact at a crucial point prior to and during legislative debate. Being a Key Contact is a simple commitment and requires very little time. It simply requires that you be willing to convey a message to your elected officials when called upon. To get on board with this grassroots initiative, contact the NCSEPS at ncoph@ncmedsoc.org.
Local Meetings with Legislators
Local meetings with legislators offer excellent opportunities to get to know those who represent you in the N.C. Legislature. These meetings are typically held as late-day/early-evening sessions for one hour in an ophthalmology practice. All we need is an indication that you are willing to host an event and we’ll take care of making the arrangements. To host a meeting with your area legislators, contact the NCSEPS at ncoph@ncmedsoc.org.
Be a Member!
At a minimum, every ophthalmologist in North Carolina should be an NCSEPS member. The association is a dues-driven organization representing ophthalmology in North Carolina and the level of participation and support from you and your colleagues in the state dictates the scope of the activities we can pursue and the success we can achieve. Not a member? JOIN TODAY!
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