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WAYNE TUCKSON , MD , PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

2017 GLMS ELECTION

HOW TO CAST YOUR VOTE

Wayne Tuckson , MD , is a graduate of Howard University Medical School in Washington , D . C . He pursued postgraduate education at St . Louis University Hospital , where he completed an OB / GYN internship , followed by a residency in general surgery at Howard University Hospital .
Dr . Tuckson briefly worked at the Cleveland Clinic before returning to Howard University Hospital where he practiced as Chief of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery .
In 1994 , he moved to Louisville from the District of Columbia and joined the faculty in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville . Dr . Tuckson left the university in 2001 to start Kentuckiana Colon and Rectal Surgery .
Today , Dr . Tuckson is a practicing colorectal surgeon with KentuckyOne Physicians Group . He is also a founder of The African- American Health Initiative , a project to improve the health status of African-Americans in Kentucky through community forums and engagement .
One way Dr . Tuckson promotes health care issues to Kentucky and Louisville residents is via Kentucky Health , the KET television show developed and hosted by the man himself . Kentucky Health has received several national awards for excellence of content during its 15 years of broadcast and continues to be a resource for families across the state every week .
Dr . Tuckson uses multiple avenues to improve the health of the community . He has served on the boards of Air Pollution Control and Metro Louisville Public Health and Wellness , and he regularly volunteers with Surgery on Sunday Louisville , the program directed by Dr . Erica Sutton , where surgical services are provided free of charge to people who aren ’ t eligible for health insurance or cannot afford the cost of care .
Dr . Tuckson is married to Brenda Tuckson . They have two sons , Wayne Lee Tuckson and James H . Clay III .
GLMS is conducting this year ’ s election entirely online for the offices listed as well as KMA delegates . Please note that all candidates are unopposed except for the 2017 Nominating Committee , where 20 will be selected . It is important for GLMS members to vote and choose Nominating Committee members who they believe will represent the various sectors of the medical society ’ s membership , since the committee will develop next year ’ s slate of candidates .
Active , life , military and in-training members are eligible to vote . Voting will close on Monday , April 3 .
You have received another email in coordination with the GLMS Newsletter which has more voting information including your web log-in required for the ballot page . Please follow the steps in that email to cast your ballot .
If you have difficulty voting , contact GLMS Communications Specialist Aaron Burch at aaron . burch @ glms . org or 502-736-6338 .

MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER

Thank you to all GLMS physicians who have paid their 2017 membership dues . Delinquent notices are being sent to members whose dues remain outstanding . Failure to pay dues will result in not being listed in the GLMS Annual Pictorial Roster , as well as the loss of all member benefits .
To ensure no disruption in your membership status and benefits , pay dues immediately at www . kyma . org ( click on Membership ). If you have questions or did not receive a dues bill , please call GLMS Public Relations and Membership Specialist McKenna Byerley at 502-736-6362 .
In addition , don ’ t forget to join the GLMS Foundation . Foundation membership is only $ 100 and supports multiple initiatives . Foundation members are recognized in the Annual Pictorial Roster for their tax-deductible donation . To contribute to the Foundation , visit http :// bit . ly / GLMSFdnDues and click Donate . For more information or to donate by check , contact Terry Todd at ( 502 ) 736-6356 or terry . todd @ glms . org .
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