Dear Illinois Society of Medical Assistants Members & All Medical Assistants and Guests:

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Dear Medical Assistants,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I extend my warmest wishes to all of you for a year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity.

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As we embrace this new year, I want to remind you to renew your 2025 AAMA membership dues. Membership with the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) comes with numerous benefits designed to support your growth and success in the field of medical assisting. These include access to high-quality continuing education opportunities, a subscription to the CMA Today magazine, networking opportunities with professionals nationwide, access to the AAMA Legal Eye blog for up-to-date industry news, and the ability to hold and maintain the prestigious CMA (AAMA) credential.

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Looking ahead, I am thrilled to remind you of our upcoming Illinois Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA) State Conference April 25 & 26.  This event will feature outstanding speakers who will present on timely and relevant topics in healthcare. Attendees will gain valuable insights, enhance their professional knowledge, and earn recertification credits toward their CMA (AAMA) credential. Be sure to mark your calendars and visit our website, www.illinoissma.org, for details on registration and conference updates.

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I also want to take this opportunity to encourage more of you to get involved at the state level with ISMA. Volunteers are vital to our organization, and we need more dedicated individuals like you to join our efforts. Whether it’s serving on committees, helping with events, or sharing your ideas to help shape the future of medical assisting in Illinois, your contributions can make a real difference.

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Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our profession and for being an integral part of ISMA. Together, let’s make 2025 a year of growth, collaboration, and success.

 

Sincerely,

 

Katherine Schoonhoven, CMA

Illinois Society President