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 18-22, 2010

Medical Assistants Recognition Day: October 20, 2010

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.

2009 MARWeek Article (pdf)

2009 MARWeek Logos

2009 MARWeek Poster (pdf)

Sample Press Release (MSWord)

Sample Proclamation (MSWord)

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 small gift. Submit your request with your name and address and e-mail it to MARWeek@aama-ntl.org. Packets are sent out between July and October.