Dr. Barry Resnik went to Tallahassee to be Doctor of the Day for the House of Representatives on April 29, 2003. He was sponsored by Representative Dan Gelber, Miami Beach. "Being Doctor of the Day from the House of Representatives has given me a better understanding of how our state government works," said Dr. Resnik. The Doctor of the Day Program was started in the 1960’s by a former House member, Representative Walter Sackett, M.D. from Miami. He encouraged the Florida Medical Association to bring a physician to Tallahassee each day of the Regular Legislative Session. The program provides a vital professional service to the members of the Florida Legislature and all legislative employees. "I wanted to get my point across on several issues of importance to me and my patients, and this is the perfect opportunity," Dr. Resnik noted. He has assumed the responsibility of this position one day of the Legislative Session for the last two years.

The FMA schedules 2 physicians for each day of the legislative session, one for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. Physicians who spend a day in Tallahassee during the Legislative Session perform an invaluable service by providing health care for members of the legislature and legislative employees. In addition, the program continues to be a vital component in improving and strengthening physician-legislator relations.

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