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== About == |
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| − | The Alabama Biomeds is launched!<br> |
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| − | In the interest of education, networking, information exchange and the good of our patients, the Alabama Biomedical Society was born on February 28, 2008 at a meeting at UAB Hospital. <br> |
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Based in Birmingham, the Alabama Biomedical Society (and the first chapter of the ABS) is endeavoring to create a state-wide organization, which can have chapters that serve the needs of the Biomeds. (Biomeds is the preferred term to refer to both BMETs, biomedical engineers, clinical engineers, and radiology engineers which work to support medical equipment in hospitals. Biomeds may work for hospitals, manufacturers, third parties or professional service companies. We believe that there are lessons to be learned and information to be shared from all of these Biomeds.<br> |
Based in Birmingham, the Alabama Biomedical Society (and the first chapter of the ABS) is endeavoring to create a state-wide organization, which can have chapters that serve the needs of the Biomeds. (Biomeds is the preferred term to refer to both BMETs, biomedical engineers, clinical engineers, and radiology engineers which work to support medical equipment in hospitals. Biomeds may work for hospitals, manufacturers, third parties or professional service companies. We believe that there are lessons to be learned and information to be shared from all of these Biomeds.<br> |
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| − | '''A central organization to empower the local chapters.'''<br> |
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| − | After careful evaluation of the population distribution of Alabama and other biomedical associations in the US, it seems as if the chapter system will work best. Regular state-wide meetings cannot be held - the distances are too great. And the obstacles to a start separate local organizations are too great. So the Alabama Biomeds seeks to become the central organization that can handle the mundane things such as incorporation, tax status, dues collection, finances, etc., leaving the local chapters free to meet the educational needs of Biomeds. <br> |
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| − | '''Where will the chapters be located?'''<br> |
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That is up to the Biomeds in an area. Looking at a map, it seems logical to have at least 4. Possible names for the 4 regions are:<br> |
That is up to the Biomeds in an area. Looking at a map, it seems logical to have at least 4. Possible names for the 4 regions are:<br> |
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Central (Birmingham), and <br> |
Central (Birmingham), and <br> |
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Mountain (Huntsville). <br> |
Mountain (Huntsville). <br> |
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| − | Other regions (or Chapters) can be started - we are not limited to these.<br> |
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Additional details can be obtained from <br> |
Additional details can be obtained from <br> |
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Kelvin Knight, Vice President, Childrens (205-939-9602) or <br> |
Kelvin Knight, Vice President, Childrens (205-939-9602) or <br> |
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Tim Townley, Treasurer, UAB, (205 975-6070)<br> |
Tim Townley, Treasurer, UAB, (205 975-6070)<br> |
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| − | Patrick Lynch, Secretary, GMI, (704-941-0116)<br> |
+ | Patrick Lynch, Secretary, [[GMI]], (704-941-0116)<br> |
George Dudchock, Keeper of the Documents, RMC-Anniston (256-235-5697)<br> |
George Dudchock, Keeper of the Documents, RMC-Anniston (256-235-5697)<br> |
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== Links == |
== Links == |
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[http://abs.cloverpad.org/ ABS website] |
[http://abs.cloverpad.org/ ABS website] |
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Latest revision as of 18:04, 9 February 2016
About
The ABS has gone inactive because of lack of interest. Anyone interested in restarting it should contact Kelvin Knight at Children's Hospital. (2/9/2016, PK Lynch)
Based in Birmingham, the Alabama Biomedical Society (and the first chapter of the ABS) is endeavoring to create a state-wide organization, which can have chapters that serve the needs of the Biomeds. (Biomeds is the preferred term to refer to both BMETs, biomedical engineers, clinical engineers, and radiology engineers which work to support medical equipment in hospitals. Biomeds may work for hospitals, manufacturers, third parties or professional service companies. We believe that there are lessons to be learned and information to be shared from all of these Biomeds.
That is up to the Biomeds in an area. Looking at a map, it seems logical to have at least 4. Possible names for the 4 regions are:
Gulf Coast (Mobile),
River Heritage (Montgomery),
Central (Birmingham), and
Mountain (Huntsville).
Additional details can be obtained from
Sonja Judge, President, UAB (205-934-3729),
Kelvin Knight, Vice President, Childrens (205-939-9602) or
Tim Townley, Treasurer, UAB, (205 975-6070)
Patrick Lynch, Secretary, GMI, (704-941-0116)
George Dudchock, Keeper of the Documents, RMC-Anniston (256-235-5697)