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What is the Medical Alumni Association?
The Medical Alumni Association, in continuous operation since 1875, is an independent charitable organization dedicated to supporting the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Davidge Hall.
Who runs the Association?
The Medical Alumni Association is run by a board of directors elected annually by the general membership. Elected board members serve three-year terms, and officers are elected annually after serving for at least two years on the board. A staff of paid employees, under the direction of the executive director, carry out the day-to-day operations.
What services does the MAA provide?
Where is the MAA located?
The MAA is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in Room 201, Davidge Hall, 522 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Hours of operation are 8:30AM to 4:45PM, Monday through Friday.
Who was John Beale Davidge?
John Beale Davidge was a physician from Annapolis, Maryland, who came to Baltimore in 1796 and began giving medical instruction on midwifery, surgery, anatomy and physiology from his home. These classes evolved into the College of Medicine of Maryland (the precursor to the University of Maryland) in December 1807 when Dr. Davidge was appointed the school's first dean.
How can I get in touch with the MAA?
The MAA can be reached by phone at (410) 706-7454 or by fax at (410) 706-3658 between 8:30AM and 4:45PM, Monday through Friday. Our e- mail address is maa@medalumni.umaryland.edu. Or you may contact us via this site.
Whom do I contact to change my address?
Alumni should contact the Alumni Association for any changes in address, phone number or specialty. Students should contact the Office of Student and Minority Affairs at (410) 706-7477.
When should I contact the Association?
You should feel free to contact the Association whenever you have questions regarding its policies or events, for the whereabouts of a classmate, or for information about campus-related activities. Also, please contact us if your address or phone number has changed.
When does the Board of Directors meet?
The Board of Directors meets four times per year and again at the annual business meeting held during the annual Reunion in May. The schedule for board meetings as well as committee meetings is available by calling the Medical Alumni Office..
Who has access to my contact information once I forward it to the MAA?
Your contact information (mailing address, telephone, and email), is closely guarded by the Medical Alumni Association. It is shared with your classmates to keep you in touch. The association used it for its membership drive and annual appeal. The MAA's policy strictly prohibits the selling, sharing, or exchanging of its mailing list to any individual or organization external to the organization.
I'm interested in getting involved. How can I help?
Any graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine interested in serving on the MAA board or one of its standing committees can contact the MAA to express their interest. Board members are elected annually, and committee members serve by appointment of the president.
MAA Committees
You may also volunteer to make phone calls at the annual Phonothon or participate in the Help Our Students Travel program. For more information, contact the MAA office.
Why do you ask for specialist/certification information?
We ask for your specialty for three reasons. First, so that we may invite you to the regional receptions that are held in conjunction with major conventions throughout the year. Second, we use this information to select speakers for our scientific programs to ensure a well-rounded discussion. And finally, as part of the Help Our Students Travel (HOST) program, students can contact an alumnus who specializes in the field the student wishes to study.
What activities does the MAA sponsor?
The MAA sponsors the annual Reunion in May and receptions at the site of major medical conventions throughout the year. For students, we host a social event for each class, including the Match Day activities, and serve as sponsor for a wide range of student programs during the year photo gallery.
When am I eligible to become a board member?
Alumni are eligible to become board members when they have been graduated 5 years.
How can I support the Medical Alumni Association?
You can support the Alumni Association by making a contribution or volunteering your time. The Association accepts checks, Visa or Mastercard, stock certificates or bequests. For more information, click here.
How often is the Bulletin magazine published?
The Bulletin magazine is published quarterly and issued in July, October, January and April. Current or past issues.
How do I submit class notes for the Bulletin?
Class notes may be submitted at any time during the year to the Alumni Association. They may be mailed to 522 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or sent via e-mail to maa@medalumni.umaryland.edu or via the contact page on this website.
How are stories selected for the Bulletin?
Stories for the Bulletin are selected from the ideas submitted to the Editorial Board.
I made a gift but my name wasn't listed in the Honor Roll. Why not?
The Honor Roll of donors is published once yearly in the Fall issue of the Bulletin magazine. It includes those donors who made a gift during the previous fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
I paid my dues but my name wasn't listed in the Honor Roll. Why not?
The Honor Roll only lists the names of those who made a gift to the Association. Gifts can be in any amount, and are used to support the School of Medicine, while dues are either $25 (for those graduated less than 5 years) or $85 and grant the privileges of membership.
What is the significance of the MAA logo, Davidge Hall?
Davidge Hall was the first building of the University of Maryland, and the first home of its School of Medicine. It is the oldest building in continuous use for medical education. The Alumni Association acts as a steward for Davidge Hall, which is on the Maryland Register of Historic Places and was dedicated as a National Historic Landmark of the United States in 1997.
What activities does the MAA sponsor for students?
The MAA sponsors a social event for each student class. An orientation breakfast and a pizza party are held in August for freshmen. The sophomore social is an off-campus event held in February. Juniors are treated to a bull roast in October. And seniors and their guests are invited to a formal luncheon on Match Day in March. In addition, student volunteers are treated to a happy hour and an Orioles ballgame and picnic in the spring. Please be sure to check out our Photo Gallery.
How can I support the Medical Alumni Association?
You can support the Alumni Association by making a contribution or volunteering your time. The Association accepts checks, Visa or Mastercard, stock certificates or bequests. For more information, click here.
How are the annual giving funds used?
Funds raised by the Medical Alumni Association are used to provide student loans and scholarships; assist the medical school in achieving its educational objectives; and preserve historic Davidge Hall.
What is the Phonothon?
The Phonothon is the Alumni Association's annual fund raising drive and takes place in the fall of the year. Banks of telephones are set up in Davidge Hall where alumni and students are treated to dinner as they call members to renew old friendships and establish new ones.
I'd like to volunteer for the Alumni Association. What is there to do?
The Alumni Association is always seeking volunteers to make calls during the annual Phonothon. Or, you can participate in the Help Our Students Travel, (HOST) program by offering to answer student questions, or provide transportation or lodging during residency interviews. You can help plan your 5-year anniversary reunion or join another committee. For more information, click here.
What is the difference between dues and annual giving?
Since the Medical Alumni Association is self-supported and receives no funds from the state, dues grant the privileges of membership and are requested yearly to pay operating expenses. Annual gifts are (usually) tax-deductible donations that are used to support medical school programs and to provide student loans and scholarships.
I'll be out of town during the Phonothon. Can I still contribute?
Yes! Since many of our alumni work or vacation during the Phonothon, we will send you a letter to give you an opportunity to mail your gift before calling begins. Or, simply send a brief note with your gift to the MAA, 522 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore MD 21201. Make a donation online.
I don't like writing a lot of checks. Can I combine my gift and my dues on one check/payment?
Yes! We have the means of recording different payments from one check or credit card submittal. Simply indicate that you are paying dues and making a gift and you will receive your membership card as well as a gift receipt. Click here to make a donation or to pay your dues.
What is the John Beale Davidge Alliance?
The John Beale Davidge Alliance is a permanent recognition society for those donors who have pledged $10,000 or more. Other honors levels are the Silver Circle (for gifts between $25,000 and $49,999) and the 1807 Circle (gifts of $50,000 or more). For more information, contact Larry Pitrof.
What is the Silver Circle?
The Silver Circle is an honors level of the John Beale Davidge Alliance. Members are those who have made gifts or pledges of between $25,000 and $49,999.
What is the 1807 Circle?
The 1807 circle is our highest honors level of the John Beale Davidge Alliance. Its members are those who have made gifts or pledges of $50,000 or more.
How is the JBDA a permanent recognition society?
The John Beale Davidge Alliance is a permanent recognition society in that membership is permanent, members are invited to an annual luncheon to welcome new members, and their names are listed in the Honor Roll of donors in the Winter edition of the Bulletin every year.
Why does the MAA collect dues?
The MAA collects dues because it receives no additional funding from the School, the Hospital or the State of Maryland. Your Alumni Association is an autonomous entity, and your dues help us to stay that way.
How much are dues?
Dues are currently $85 for general membership. Alumni who have been graduated 1 to 5 years pay a reduced rate of $25, while the newly graduated receive one year of complimentary membership. Emeritus members (those who have been graduated 50 years or more, or who have reached their 70th birthday) are not required to pay dues.
How often are dues collected?
Dues are collected yearly. However, we will accept advanced payments of dues. Just indicate how many years you are pre-paying when you send your check or credit card number.
I'm retired now. Do I still have to pay dues?
Retirees who have been graduated for 50 years or more or who have reached 70 years of age are considered emeritus members and are not required to pay dues. However, there is no separate dues category for younger alumni who have retired.
How do I achieve Emeritus status?
Emeritus status is achieved after you've been graduated from the Medical School for 50 years, or you have attained 70 years of age.
I don't like writing a lot of checks. Can I combine my gift and my dues on one check/payment?
Yes! We have the means of recording different payments from one check or credit card submittal. Simply indicate that you are paying dues and making a gift and you will receive your membership card as well as a gift receipt. Click here to make a donation or to pay your dues.
I paid my dues but my name wasn't listed in the Honor Roll. Why not?
The Honor Roll only lists the names of those who made a gift to the Association. Gifts can be in any amount, while dues are either $25 (for those graduated less than 5 years) or $85.
What is the difference between dues and annual giving?
Since the Medical Alumni Association is self-supported and receives no funds from the state, dues are requested yearly to pay operating expenses. Annual gifts are (usually) tax-deductible donations that are used to support medical school programs and to provide student loans and scholarships.
Student Issues/Loans & Scholarships
When does the Student Advisory Committee meet?
The Student Advisory Committee of the Medical Alumni Association meets monthly during the school year in Davidge Hall.
What does the Student Advisory Committee do?
The Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is very active in Association activities. It is comprised of four representatives from each medical school class and assists the MAA board of directors in planning all Association-sponsored student activities. At least one event is planned for each of the classes, including the Match Day luncheon for the graduating seniors. The SAC also recruits student volunteers to assist in the alumni phonothon each Fall. For more information about the SAC, please contact Larry Pitrof at 410.706.7454 or larry@medalumni.umaryland.edu.
Are there funds available for loans to students?
Yes! The MAA Sidney Sacks and Sylvan Frieman Student Loan Fund, the William B. Rogers Student Loan Fund and the Rowland Student Loan Fund were established with donations from alumni and are replenished through donations and repayments. Students may apply for these loans through the Office of Financial Aid of the School of Medicine. The Joseph M. White Memorial Emergency Student Loan Fund and the Sandra Minna Hoffman Memorial Emergency Student Loan Fund are also available through the MAA; contact Larry Pitrof for more information.
How can I apply for a loan or scholarship?
Students in need of emergency funds may apply directly to the Medical Alumni Association. For all other loans, students must complete the requisite financial aid forms and submit them to the Office of Financial Aid ( OFA). Once approved, students are directed to the Alumni Association to complete and sign a promissory note, which is also submitted to the OFA. Loan checks are disbursed by the OFA from funds raised by the Medical Alumni Association.
What activities does the MAA sponsor for students?
The MAA sponsors a social event for each student class. An orientation breakfast and a pizza party are held in August for freshmen. The sophomore social is an off-campus event held in February. Juniors are treated to a bull roast in October. And seniors and their guests are invited to a formal luncheon on Match Day in March. In addition, student volunteers are treated to a happy hour and an Orioles ballgame and picnic in the spring. Please be sure to stop by our Photo Gallery.
I have a student loan. When do I have to start making repayments?
Most of the loans issued through the MAA are repayable within 1 year after completing a full-time course of study. Review the terms of your promissory note for details or contact Lisa Walker or send us a note.
Where do I send my loan payment?
If your loan was issued prior to 1995, payments may be sent to the MAA at 522 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore MD 21201-1636. For loans issued after that date, contact the Alumni Association or the School of Medicine Office of Financial Aid.
What is the HOST program?
The Help Our Students Travel - or HOST - program is designed to assist students who need accommodations, transportation or information while they are applying for a residency. Alumni volunteer to provide these services or simply to discuss specialty selections with students.
How can I get involved with the HOST program?
As an alumnus, complete and submit the HOST program form. The form is maintained in the Alumni office and only used by students who request assistance with transportation, accommodations or other information. Students may contact the Alumni office to arrange to review the binder of completed HOST program forms.
When is the annual reunion and where is it held?
The annual reunion for graduates of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is held during the first Saturday of May, in Davidge Hall and other campus locations, with class parties taking place at venues throughout the city of Baltimore. See Reunion & Events.
When is my class reunion?
Classes have reunion parties on every 5th anniversary of their graduation from medical school.
When will there be a reunion where I live?
While the annual reunion always takes place in Baltimore, the Medical Alumni Association holds regional receptions - or "mini" reunions - at the sites of major medical meetings which are co-sponsored by individual departments. We cannot predict where future receptions will be held since each organization (i.e., the Radiological Society of North America, the American Ophthalmology Association, etc.) may select a different location each year. In the past, they have been held in Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Houston, Dallas and San Francisco. Check the Calendar of Events for upcoming dates and locations.
Why do you ask for specialist/certification information?
We ask for your specialty for three reasons. First, so that we may invite you to the regional receptions that are held in conjunction with major conventions throughout the year. Second, we use this information to select speakers for our scientific programs to ensure a well-rounded discussion. And finally, as part of the Help Our Students Travel (HOST) program, students can contact an alumnus who specializes in the field the student wishes to study.
What is the Phonothon?
The Phonothon is the Alumni Association's annual fund raising drive and takes place in the fall of the year. Banks of telephones are set up in Davidge Hall where alumni and students are treated to a light dinner as they call members to renew old friendships and establish new ones.
I'd like to volunteer for the Alumni Association. What is there to do?
The Alumni Association is always seeking volunteers to make calls during the annual Phonothon. Or, you can participate in the Help Our Students Travel, (HOST) program by offering to answer student questions, or provide transportation or lodging during residency interviews. You can help plan your 5-year anniversary reunion or join another committee. For more information, click here.
When is the annual reunion and where is it held?
The annual reunion for graduates of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is held during the first Saturday of May, in Davidge Hall and other campus locations, with class parties taking place at venues throughout the city of Baltimore.
When is my class reunion?
Classes have reunion parties on every 5th anniversary of their graduation from medical school.
When will there be a reunion where I live?
While the annual reunion always takes place in Baltimore, the Medical Alumni Association holds regional receptions - or "mini" reunions - at the sites of major medical meetings which are co-sponsored by individual departments. We cannot predict where future receptions will be held since each organization (i.e., the Radiological Society of North America, the American Ophthalmology Association, etc.) may select a different location each year. In the past, they have been held in Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando, Houston, Dallas and San Francisco. Check the calendar of events for upcoming dates and locations.
What does the Student Advisory Committee do?
The Student Advisory Committee, with 4 members from each class, helps the MAA student liaison coordinate social events, solicits volunteers to participate in the Annual Phonothon and supports the Association by volunteering their time during alumni events.
What is the HOST program?
The Help Our Students Travel - or HOST - program is designed to assist students who need accommodations, transportation or information while they are applying for a residency. Alumni volunteer to provide these services or simply to discuss specialty selections with students.
How can I get involved with the HOST program?
As an alumnus, complete and submit the HOST program form. The form is maintained in the Alumni office and only used by students who request assistance with transportation, accommodations or other information. Students may contact the Alumni office to arrange to review the binder of completed HOST program forms.
How can I arrange for a tour of Davidge Hall?
Tours of Davidge Hall may be arranged through this website by clicking "Davidge Hall" and following the prompts.
What is the significance of the MAA logo, Davidge Hall?
Davidge Hall was the first building of the University of Maryland, and the first home of its School of Medicine. It is the oldest building still in continuous use for medical education, is on the Maryland Register of Historic Places, and is a National Historic Landmark of the United States.
What kind of artifacts are housed in Davidge Hall?
Davidge Hall is home to the John Zimmerman Bowers, M.D. '38 and Akiko K. Bowers Collection of Medical Artifacts. Medical instruments dating back to the Civil War and information on some of our more famous alumni are on display here. Also on display are specimens from the collection of Allan Burns, a 17th century anatomist who preserved cadavers for use as teaching aids in anatomy and surgery classes. See the virtual tour of Davidge Hall for more information.
Can Davidge Hall be rented?
Davidge Hall is used primarily by the medical school and other entities of the University of Maryland Baltimores. Requests for use by external groups will be reviewed by the Board with consultation of the Office of the President, University of Maryland Baltimore. All requests for usage can be made online at this website by clicking "Davidge Hall" and following the prompts.
When will the construction on Davidge Hall end?
Conservation of this 200-year National Historic Landmark is an ongoing undertaking and has precedence over usage. Internal organizations wishing to reserve Davidge Hall for their activities must understand and accept this premise. Conservation projects are constant.
How can I get verification of graduation?
If you received your medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, contact the Office of Student and Minority Affairs at (410) 706-7477. To verify an internship, fellowship or residency served at the University of Maryland Medical System (formerly University Hospital), contact the Medical Staff Services at (410) 328-2902 or http://www.umm.edu/medstaff/verification.html
I'm having a medical problem. Whom do I call for a physician referral?
For medical problems, please contact the Physicians' Referral Service at University Medical Center. The phone number is (410) 328-6363. Unfortunately, the Medical Alumni Association cannot provide this service.
My child is applying to medical school. Can the MAA help him/her be admitted?
The Alumni Association can help you and your child understand the admissions process or give you contact information, but has no input into the selection process.
I'd like to do research at the new Health Sciences and Human Services library. How can I get privileges there?
Members of the Medical Alumni Association can use the new Health Sciences and Human Services Library by displaying their MAA membership card. To obtain a membership card, submit anapplication along with the appropriate dues payment and a card will be mailed to you. If you have lost or misplaced your card, contact the Alumni Association for a replacement.