Advocacy Day
Save the Date:
Advocacy Day 2027 Tuesday, March 2
Registration Coming Fall 2026
Physician Advocacy Day attendees will have the opportunity to meet with their local legislators, discuss policy with advocacy staff, network with colleagues, and explore the beautiful Capitol building. Lunch is provided.
All Missouri physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students are invited to attend. Membership in MAOPS or MSMA is not required. We hope to see you there!
A sample agenda from previous year’s:
Day 1
6 PM: Briefing for the Day
Register for the Virtual Briefing Separately HERE
Learn the logistics for the day, tips for visiting legislators, and our focus topics for the day
Day 2
7:30 AM
Check-In & Full Breakfast at Millbottom Event Center (Sponsored by the Jefferson City Medical Group)
8:00 AM
Welcome & Housekeeping
8:05 AM
Guest Speakers: Rep. John Patterson, MD & Rep. Gregg Bush
8:25 AM
Group Photo at the Millbottom
8:30 AM
Shuttles to the Capitol Begin
9:00 AM – Noon
Meetings with Legislators*
Noon – 2 PM
Lunch with Sam Alexander, MD, Candidate for the Missouri Senate
Lunch will be available at the Millbottom Event Center
Program: “Why It’s Important for Physicians to Run for Office”
***Schedule subject to change***
Bring your white coat!
*Drop-in appointments: These are scheduled if the legislator was unavailable for a specific time slot. Staff can often pull the legislator off the floor during session to meet with you. If not, you can leave your card and leave behind materials with staff and offer your time if the legislator would like more information.