13 Jan CCPA Extends Condolences to the Family of Dr. Dona Perry
CCPA Extends Condolences to the Family of Dr. Donna Perry ...
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26 Nov CCPA Extends Condolences to the Family of Dr. Henry Wiggins
CCPA Extends Condolences to the Family of Dr. Henry Wiggins...
14 Oct Request for Speakers for SNMA Regional Medical Education Conference
The SNMA Region II Medical Education Conference will take place in Champaign on 10/24/25-10/26/25. They are seeking speakers for some of the sessions and have invited CCPA to participate. If you are interested please contact Dr. Orgain at jvtorgain@aol.com for details. ...
29 Jul Student loan changes leave aspiring medical students scrambling
President Donald Trump’s sweeping “big, beautiful” tax and spending bill, signed into law earlier this month, imposes strict new caps on federal student loans, capping borrowing for professional schools at $50,000 per year. The measure particularly affects medical students, whose tuition often exceeds $300,000 over four...
09 Jul July 18th – Black Health Connect: Chicago – Q3 2025 MIXER (NMA Conference Kick-Off)
Chi-Town, we’re back—and kicking off the NMA Convention the right way. Join us for the Q3 Black Health Connect Mixer: a special edition welcoming healthcare professionals arriving in Chicago for the 2025 National Medical Association Convention. Bring your business cards, your elevator pitch, a colleague, and a...
28 May July 20th – Dr. George C. Hall Excellence in Medicine Fundraiser
Join Us for a Night to Party with a Purpose The Cook County Physicians Association invites you to the Dr. George C. Hall Excellence in Medicine Fundraiser, a party with a purpose supporting scholarships for future African American physicians. Taking place on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at The Staley, this vibrant...
27 May DEI dropped: Medical schools won’t be graded on diversity amid federal, state crackdown
Citing state crackdowns on diversity, equity and inclusion, the organization that accredits medical schools has dropped diversity as a measure of the quality of medical education. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education on May 19 voted to eliminate diversity programs and partnerships as criteria when it...
08 May 45th Annual Daniel Hale Williams Lecture
The Cook County Physicians Association and CPASS Foundation invite you to the 45th Annual Daniel Hale Williams Lecture on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM at SpaceISH (917 W. 18th Street, Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60608). This year’s theme, "Leading with Compassion...
08 May Announcing the CCPA 2025 Scholarship
The Cook County Physicians’ Association (CCPA) is proud to announce its 2025 Scholarship opportunity for medical students currently enrolled in Illinois medical schools. First through fourth-year students are eligible and encouraged to apply—please note that previous recipients are not eligible. This scholarship recognizes medical students who...