DC represents well at AMA I-25 November 18, 2025

The MSDC American Medical Association delegation and "friends" were everywhere at the House of Delegates 2025 Interim meeting (I-25) this weekend at National Harbor. While this is not unusual - DC has always been an outsized player in HOD policy - this year's meeting saw DC people even more present with the meeting so close to home.

The DC delegation introduced one resolution and backstopped another that became AMA policy. Resolution 901 would align AMA policy with more precise science by differentiating between different types of ultra-processed foods. Generally the media and public assume all ultra-processed foods are bad for health, but there are some vegan and non-diary alternatives that fall into this definition. The resolution makes sure that soymilk is not treated the same as hot dogs in dietary guidelines. The second resolution establishes policy on fire risk standards for civilian and non-industrial clothing. The resolution points out the recent tragedies in New York and DC of people being lit on fire, and how fire-retardant clothing could have helped save their lives. 

The meeting was not just resolutions, however. DC represented across the meeting in various events, including the DC/MedChi Maryland collaborations, Southeastern Delegation meetings, and the Organization of State Medical Association Presidents (OSMAP). Two of our Board members (Dr. Tu on CSAPH and Dr. Knight of CEJA) served on important committees for the meeting. Various other DC physicians attended coalition and section meetings.

The next AMA HOD meeting is in Chicago June 5-10, 2026.