President's Message
To FL State Society AMT,
Our premier Society at 7,000 plus allied health professionals out of 80,000 total national certified members is outstanding. I am proud to be a Florida member! We have expanded our territories for our live educational meetings, and our 2026 spring meeting is in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville has beautiful parks, beaches, and city entertainment. Take a road trip with some friends with some well-deserved self-care and fun. Contact a member on communities to split a room charge if necessary. You just cannot miss this opportunity!
Note the Following Key Dates:
- The 2026 Spring Meeting is May 2, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida at the North Sheraton Hotel. Look out for any upcoming registration.
- The AMT Annual Meeting is July 21-24 in Columbus, Ohio. Look out for deadlines to sign up for delegate opportunities.
- The 2026 Magnolia Educational Treasures meeting will be in Mobile, Alabama on September 25-26.
Our new Board members and officers are ready and excited to carry out the AMT mission. Meet the following new Board: Ysabel Meek, Courtney Forbes, Thomas Morgan, Suzanne Kerr, Carolina Lavado, Sarah Van Kirk, Denise Sumner and Trenetta McCray. Come see what a board member undertakes and lend a helping hand to one of the committees. Check out the following committees: Registration/setup, Moderating, Nominating, Photography, Audio-Visual, Hospitality, Awards, Welcoming, Scientific, RMA week, MLS week or Online Communication. Stand-by for our new state committee descriptions and future events.
Our new Online Communications Chair, Sarah Van Kirk, has implemented two social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram for FLSSAMT. Check them out and stay tuned for the Online Communication message.
Rachael Higham BS, MLS (AMT)
FLSSAMT President
Feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns at FLSSMT.President@gmail.com
Editor's Message
Hello FLSSAMT
Our Fall Educational and Annual Business Meeting is just a few days away at the Sheraton North Orlando Hotel. This is a wonderful venue with a great conference center and convenient amenities. We have a lineup of absolutely amazing speakers (some nationally and internationally known) on topics suggested by you, the membership. Let's support our speakers in setting aside their busy schedules to travel to Orlando, offering continuing education for our members. As always, we are offering free breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks. Registration is just $25 for 5 credit hours. Check out our Florida Communities page for more information.
Did you attend the AMT National Meeting this past July? The new format and new version of “Meet the Candidates” was refreshing. I hope those who could not make it this year do so next year!
I am excited to let our members know we now have a Facebook page and Instagram site in addition to our AMT Communities page! Check it out!
Don’t forget about Medical Assistants Recognition Week, it is just around the corner. Celebrate You! Send your celebration pics to share!
Remember, your leadership is always working hard for you!
Kathleene Hardy, RMA (AMT)
FLSSAMT VP and Online Communications Chair