Statement from George Fouras, MD May 17, 2018 Tag 1185 It is my honor to be nominated for the Councilor at Large position for the LACMA Board of Directors. After finishing residency at the LAC + USC Medical center in 1995, I was hired by the SF County Dept. of Health focusing on the mental health care of youth in foster care and probation. For the ensuing 20 years, I have been active in organized medicine with the San Francisco Marin Medical Society and CALPAC. As a Past President of the SFMMS, I have a passion for our profession, and experience in participating in organizational leadership. Now that I have moved back to Los Angeles, and am working with the LA County, Dept. of Mental Health, I would like to become more involved with the county society of my new home. We are now at the crossroads for major changes in our healthcare delivery, both at the local, state and federal levels. LACMA is in a unique position to drive the discussion for all three areas. My previous experience working with the Public Health Dept. of San Francisco County would be useful as this change unfolds. Many of you may have seen or met me at the CMA House of Delegates, and I will continue to advocate for our patients and our profession in that body as well. Finally, as a past chair of the SFMMS PAC and a current member of the CALPAC Exec. Committee, I would like to participate more in the efforts of LACMA to elect representatives who support our goals for a healthy and robust medical system of care. Thank you for your consideration for this important position.