WELCOME TO THE OHIO STATE SOCIETY OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
A Message from the President...
As we welcome the arrival of spring, we embrace a season of renewal, growth, and new possibilities. It is hard to believe that January is already gone and the annual OSSMA conference is just around the corner. As nature awakens with fresh energy, we too can refresh our commitment to excellence, compassion, and teamwork in the medical assisting profession at the 69th OSSMA annual conference.
As the season reminds us of the importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and the vital role each of you plays in providing quality patient care. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed, and I am grateful for the impact you make every day in the lives of patients and the healthcare community. So many volunteers give numerous hours so that the medical assisting profession continues to grow.
As springs season arrives, my time as your president will come to close and I want to thank each of you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your State President. The Ohio State Society is fortunate to have so many great medical assistants, mentors and of course Dr. Tabb. I would like to thank those that has helped guide me since the first day I walked into my first chapter meeting. I was shy, unsure and left that day with a plan to go to my first conference. I challenge each of you to help grow this profession by bringing someone new to a chapter meeting and/or to the conference. Let’s help this profession blossom because without each of you OSSMA would not be what it is today.
I look forward to seeing each of you at the OSSMA conference April 3-5 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Perrysburg, OH, hosted by Northwest Chapter of Medical Assisting. Our host have been working very hard to make sure it is a great conference. So come join them and let us all renew our energy, refresh our commitment and help bloom old and new friendships.
In conclusion, let this spring be a time of inspiration and rejuvenation. May we continue to support one another, strengthen our profession, make memories and advance the mission of medical assisting with pride and purpose.
Wishing you a season filled with growth, success, and well-being.
With gratitude,​​
Julie Fogt, CMA (AAMA)
2024-2025 OSSMA President
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2025-2026 Leadership
President
Rhonda Lazette, CMA (AAMA) Northwest Chapter
Vice President
Amy McMasters CMA (AAMA) Northwest Chapter
Secretary
Kirren Finn, CMA (AAMA)
Southwest Chapter
Treasurer
Lora Wilson, CMA(AAMA)
Montgomery County Chapter
Speaker of the House
Laura Mizicko, CMA(AAMA)
Tri County Chapter
Vice Speaker of the House
Amy Adams, CMA(AAMA)
Montgomery County Chapter
Immediate Past President
Julie Fogt, CMA (AAMA)
West Central Chapter
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