ABH is Seeking Board Candidates in Fall 2023

 Advocates for Better Health (ABH), formerly the Twin Cities Medical Society, is a nonprofit organization wholly focused on initiatives that support public health. When we formed in 2010, our inaugural president Dr. Ed Ehlinger had a vision for a new kind of medical society, one that acted as a bridge between the medical profession and public health.  

Our vision 

To be the organization where individuals or communities can turn to for physician-led expertise and engagement, and where physicians can pour their passion for doing good well beyond what they may be able to do within their everyday work. 

Our mission 

Advocates for Better Health is dedicated to creating a healthy, equitable, and thriving state by engaging physicians and medical students in community-driven public health initiatives.  

Consider applying to serve on the ABH Board 

The Board of Directors is comprised of elected volunteers and has the principal responsibility of ensuring the ABH mission and vision are fulfilled. This function is carried out by providing governance, leadership and vision; ensuring the vitality and growth of the organization; representing the organization in public settings; and accepting the ultimate legal authority for the organization. 
 
Each fall, ABH looks for Board of Directors members who are energetic, strategically-minded leaders to help the organization thrive. New members are selected in December and begin their service on January 1st. Periodically, vacant seats become available during the year and the Board seeks replacement appointments.

Director requirements and duties 

  • Complete a full two-year term

  • Total commitment per month is about 3-5 hours

  • Attend monthly online Board meetings: Second Monday of even months from 6:00-8:00 pm. Subject to change based on federal holiday schedule

  • Attend New Member Orientation (online) in January

  • Grow ABH by recruiting new members

  • Additional opportunities for social events, serving on committees, and volunteering for ABH events

  • Board member eligibility:

    • Practicing or retired physicians (up to 16 seats)

    • Residents and fellows (2 seats), or

    • Medical students (2 seats)

Join the ABH Board of Directors 
Rewarding, Networking, Skill Building, & Leadership Development 

Why should you consider serving? 

  • As a new member, you will serve with a dynamic, enthusiastic, committed group of volunteers and staff members who work hard on behalf of Advocates for Better Health. 

  • You have passion for working with colleagues and community partners to improve public health. 

  • Joining the Board will connect you more tightly to your work in medicine and public health, giving you opportunities to develop your professional network and add new leadership skills while providing valuable direction to the course of ABH’s work. 

  • You come already with good ideas, skills, and energy to share to make ABH an even stronger organization. 

 
Advocates for Better Health's philanthropic arm - ABH | The Foundation - also has a Board of Directors seeking candidates. Visit our Foundation page  for more information. 
 

Interested? 

For more information, please contact ABH’s CEO Becky Timm at 612-362-3715 and btimm@metrodoctors.com.