All MAA members have access to MAA-sponsored events that provide exclusive networking opportunities to members working in various disciplines and settings. MAA members can also participate in town hall meetings and support the Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy.

MAA Student/Resident Offering:

The MAA offers free membership to both students and residents in the Atlanta area, encouraging new physicians to make connections, become involved in advocacy work, and find their niche in the world of organized medicine. Below are some of the benefits of joining the MAA as a student/resident:

MAA Resident Leadership Program: 

Candidates participate in a one-year program with a two-pronged objective: 1) shadowing MAA Executive Committee and MAA board members in various settings and capacities; and 2) providing new perspective and feedback on how to improve the profession and patient care while promoting the initiatives of the MAA. 

Applications now open! Click here for application.

Applications due May 1st!

2024-2025 MAA Leadership Program Participants

Dr. Vini Patel

Dr. Denny Shin

Justin Baker, M.D. Candidate, Morehouse School of Medicine

Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy (GPLA): The Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy was established in 2007 to develop physician leaders who will enhance the medical profession and the health care system and the quality of life in the state. For more information, visit the GPLA website.

  Past MAA Participants:

  Christopher McAdams, M.D.

  Ericka Gibson, M.D.

  Nicola Chin, M.D.

  Daniel Lopez, M.D.

Theresa Rohr-Kirchgraber, M.D.

  Jin Lee, M.D.

  Howard Maziar, M.D.

  Gloria Campbell-D'Hue, M.D.

  Albert Johary, M.D.

Cody McClatchey, M.D.

  Sumayah J. Taliaferro, M.D.

  J. Elizabeth Morgan MD, PhD, FACS

Carla Roberts, M.D.

  Rob Schreiner, M.D.

Charles Wilmer, M.D.

Eric Awad, M.D.

Rutledge Forney, M.D.

Adrienne Mims, M.D.

Steven Walsh, M.D.

Jennifer Tucker, M.D.

Sandra Fryhofer, M.D.

Brian Hill, M.D.

Faria Khan, M.D.

Fonda Mitchell, M.D.

Nikki Hughes, M.D.

Joash Lazarus, M.D.

Wambui Machua, M.D.

Jacob Varghese, M.D.

Amin Yehya, M.D.

Michelle Au, M.D.

Colin Segovis, M.D.

Susana Alfonso, M.D.

Patrick Hall, M.D.

Andrea Juliao, M.D.

John Johnson, M.D.

Anna Skold, M.D.

Matthew Keadey, M.D.

Atlanta Medical History Society Essay Contest:  

We are excited to introduce the Atlanta Medical History Society Medical Student Essay Contest. This contest is sponsored by The Medical Association of Atlanta (MAA) along with the MAA’s corporate sponsors.

The contest, established in 2020, has been very successful and produced some outstanding essays. We are excited to continue to provide this opportunity for publication and recognition to medical students in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Three winning essays will receive a prize of $500 each along with publication in the MAA journal, Atlanta Medicine. Selected students may be asked to present at the Willis Hurst Symposium or have their essay submitted to the American Osler Society for their student awards.

The essays can cover medical history or social determinants of healthcare including providing healthcare to minority populations, access to healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention. Any student interested in participating will have the opportunity to request a physician mentor to assist with developing a subject and constructing the essay, which should be 1500 to 3000 words and can include photos and graphs. Students can find past winning essays on the MAA website. Essay submissions are requested by May 10, 2025 and can be sent directly via email to Shannon Andrada, Medical Association of Atlanta Director of Communications & Partnerships (sandrada@maa-assn.org).

2024 Winning Essays:

 Past Winner Essays