Medical assistants are at the heart of health care.

Every year, Medical Assistants Recognition Week (MARWeek) is celebrated during the third full week in October:

Medical Assistants Recognition Week: October 20-24, 2008

Medical Assistants Recognition Day: October 22, 2008

MARWeek is the ideal time to kick off campaign activities. Use the documents below combined with your own creativity to make recognition of medical assistants a high priority during October and beyond.

MARWeek Article (pdf)
MARWeek Logos
MARWeek Poster (pdf)
Observance Suggestions and Gift Ideas (pdf)
Public Service Announcements (pdf)
Sample Proclamation (pdf)
Sample Press Release (pdf)

Get on the mailing list to receive a MARWeek packet, which includes a MARWeek poster, MARWeek article, a list of ideas to promote the week, and a complimentary magnet. Submit your request, and include your name and address and e-mail it to MARWeek@aama-ntl.org. Packets are sent out between July and October.