David McKalip for FMA Vice Speaker 2014

Dr. David McKalip

“David made sure all viewpoints were heard and respected, ensuring that consensus was reached in formulation of the Councils’ FMA Health System Reform Plan the FMA Board adopted.” Michael Patete, M.D. FMA Board member

“I have seen David in action as he has made sure the needs of all voices in the house of medicine are heard and respected. He has stood up for Pediatrics, primary care, specialists, academicians, hospital-based doctors and private practitioners. David knows that open, fair debate and respecting all voices keeps us united and makes our FMA strong.” Lisa Cosgrove, M.D., FMA Board, Past President Florida Pediatric Society

“David’s experience and activities with the FMA Board stand out and make him the best candidate for this important Executive Committee Position. “ Manatee County Medical Society

“David has an incredible grasp of the issues facing medicine as a whole, the specialties, and primary care, and he fights for each with passion! Jose Jimenez, FMA Board Member

Friends and Colleagues in the FMA

I am running for FMA Vice Speaker to continue to serve you, the FMA member, in the FMA. I have extensive leadership experience in organized medicine – the level and depth of leadership required of the Vice-Speaker Position.  The FMA Vice Speaker works to run a fair, smooth House of Delegates meeting, respecting all voices.  As chairman or leader of a variety of committees, I have a track record of ensuring all voices are heard and that the will of the majority prevails while the voice of the minority is respected. Of even greater importance, The FMA Vice Speaker serves as a member of the FMA Executive Committee.  When quick or substantial decisions need to be made on behalf of our FMA membership, every leader there needs to be fully ready to serve.

I believe I am the best candidate to serve your, the FMA member, as FMA Vice Speaker at this critical time in American Medical History. I hope to earn your vote in July at the FMA Annual Meeting Orlando. Please feel free to contact me at anytime at 727-822-3500 to discuss your views and ideas for the FMA.

5/5/14 Video Message: “Who will take the call?”

2/14/14 Video Message: “Let’s make medicine as easy to practice as it is easy to love”.

Prior Letters to FMA House of Delegates Members.

McKalip for vice Speaker Letter #1

AMA Report McKalip for Vice Speaker

First Video Message – Serving you first

Video Message #2 Who Will Take the Call?

Consensus Building at the FMA on Medicaid Expansion.

McKalip Leadership Highlights

Personal Information:

Married, Ann McKalip, Ph.D. (Cell Biology); Three Children

Solo Private Practice, Neurological Surgery, St. Petersburg 2000-Present

Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Service to FMA (selected)

FMA Board of Governors, District C Rep – 2007-2013

FMA PAC Board of Directors, 2007-Present

FMA Medical Staff Autonomy Task Force 2009-2010

Chair FMA Council of Medical Economics 2007-2009 (member 2006-2009)

Lead author FMA Health system reform plan 2009

Key, detailed analysis for FMA Lobbying team including, but not limited to:

PPACA (“Obamacare”)

State Based Health insurance exchanges

Florida Medicaid Expansion

“Patient Compensation System” (Liability reform proposal)

Accountable Care Organizations

Gun Laws and First amendment

Prescription drug monitoring

Pay for Performance and public reporting programs

Continuing Medical Education mandates

Medical Staff privileges and autonomy

Specialty Section Representative from Neurosurgery, 2005-2009

AMA Delegate 2005-Present

AMA Delegation Executive Committee 2011-Present

1000 Club, 2005-Present

Emergency Call Compensation Committee, 2005-2008

Committee on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, 2003-2009

Scientific Research Committee, Florida Patient Safety Corporation 2005

Finance Committee, Citizens for a Fair Share (2004) – Golden Eagle Award

Service to Other Medical Organizations (selected)

 AMA HOD – Founder Take Back the Profession Advisory Group, 2006-Present

            Legislation Reference Committee 2008

            Science and Technology Reference Committee 2012

Pinellas County Medical Association:

Board 2002-2009, President-elect 2008-2009, Vice President 2007-2008, Secretary 2006

PINPAC 2006-Present

Florida Neurosurgical Society

President 2008-2009, Board 2001-2011

Secretary 2005-2006, Treasurer 2006-2007, President Elect  2007-2008

American Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons

–          Professional Liability Committee 2009-2011

–          Quality Improvement Workgroup 2004-2009

–          Council Of State Neurological Societies delegate 2005-2010

Ambulatory Quality Alliance (AQA) and Surgical Quality Alliance

–           Neurosurgery Representative 2005- 2006

Medical Staff Service, St. Petersburg Florida (selected)

            Medical Executive Committee, Bayfront Medical Center 2010-2012

            Credentials Committee, Northside Hospital, 2004-2005

            Medical Care Quality Committee, Northside Hospital, 2002-2005 (Chair 2003)

            IRB, St. Anthony’s Hospital, 2001-2003

Community Leadership Service

           Founder, Pinellas Medical Foundation Medical Charity, 2009-present.

           Boy Scouts of America, Chair, Skyway District, 2005-2008

           Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS), 2001-2007

           Tampa Regional Domestic Security Task Force Health Subcommittee, 2002-2007           

Publication Highlights             

            McKalip, DM – numerous publications on Health Care Freedom, Campaign for Liberty.org 

McKalip, DM – Neurosurgery and Shaving (letter to the Editor) Journal of Neurosurgery 118(3): 701-702, March 2013 

McKalip, DM – Serving the Patient and Not the Collective—Protect Your Patients First, and Your Moral Future. Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Spring, 2012. 

McKalip, DM Pay for Performance and Public Reporting: The Risks to Patients Outweigh the Benefits (Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons, Winter, 2009). 

McKalip D, Harbaugh RE. Process measures and short-term mortality for acute myocardial infarction.[comment]. JAMA 2006; 296(21):2557-2558 

McKalip, DM Pay for Performance: Is the Patient Benefiting? Presentations at Bayfront Medical Center Grand Rounds, Rose ING Seminar Minnesota, and Citizens Council on Health Care, Minnesota 2005-Present.

McKalip vs. AHCA – Filed Suit against State of Florida over Public Reporting of physician data, 2005.