We have lots of tools and guides to help physicians and medical students be great advocates and organizers. Also take a look at our Upcoming Events and Health Reform materials you can use to educate yourself and your community and learn about how to organize and advocate!
Not sure what you need? The best way to start is to pick up the phone (202) 481-8219 or email us at info@drsforamerica.org!
EDUCATE!
Download our educator's toolkit:
- Latest Presentation
- Latest FAQ slides
- Latest Handout
- Let's Talk slides (how to talk to audiences)
- Bio sheet (to give to prospective presentation hosts)
- Prep sheet (for giving talks)
RECORD YOUR ACTIONS
Whatever you've done to educate the public, let us know so we can amplify your actions!
USE OUR EASY ONLINE ORGANIZING TOOLS
We can tailor each of these tools to specific state-level or local campaigns! Contact us for more details, and we'll talk you through how to build a strong campaign! Email info@drsforamerica.org or call (202) 481-8219.
Live Tools for Everyday Advocacy and Organizing
- Host an Event: Host an event, invite friends, and track RSVP's
- Search for a Local Event: Look for a meeting, presentation, or other event near you!
- Letter to the Editor Tool: Pull up national and local newspapers and submit your letter directly.
- Call Congress Tool: Want to tell your Senators and Representative what you think? Use our tool to find the number to call!
- Request Form for a Physician / Medical Student Speaker: Fill out our request form to get a speaker. Or if you're a DFA member and ready to go educate, share the link with local organizations and potential speaker hosts!
More Tools for Organizers
- Petitions: Interested in starting a local petition? Contact us!
- Call State Legislators: We can create a state-specific calling tool for state legislators or for specific individuals.
- Blast Emails to Members in Your Area: Do you have an idea for an event or advocacy in your local area?
- GoToWebinar: Interested in hosting a webinar on health reform? We have a tool, so tell us your ideas!
- Social Media: Follow on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest tips and facts!
GUIDES TO ADVOCACY AND ORGANIZING
- Doctors for America - New Organizing Institute Organizer Guide (January, 2012)
- Activist Toolkit: Simple guides to actions.
- Tips on Engaging Local Media
- Doing a Physician Education Event
- Hosting a House Meeting
WEBINARS
We're hosting a series of webinars on organizing, advocacy, and education - with topics like "How to Use Twitter" or "How to Set a Meeting Agenda with Fellow Volunteers" or "How Washington Works." Take a look at our latest calendar on our Upcoming Events page!
Prior Webinar Presentations:
- Building and Leading Teams for Impact
- Learn Media: Doing TV and Radio Interviews
- Go-To Webinar Participant Guide
- Here Comes Social Advocacy
- One-on-Ones and Asks
Have a request for a future topic or have tips to share with the community? You know the drill - call or email us!
COME TO OUR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE!
There's nothing like coming together with fellow physicians and medical students who are transforming the health care system and our profession's role in driving that change.
Come to the 2nd Annual Doctors for America National Leadership Conference on April 22-24, 2012 at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, DC! Registration will open soon. In the meantime, you can book your hotel room now at our group discount rate. Email us for the booking code!
