Helping Physicians
MCMS Officers
MCMS Committees
Our Organization
The Montgomery County Medical Society represents over 1,600 physicians in the county, each of whom is dedicated to the health and well-being of the community and the betterment of the profession. With other component medical societies in Maryland, we form MedChi, the State Medical Society, and the American Medical Association.

Helping Physicians to Better Serve Their Patients
Helping physicians face the challenges of dealing with third-party payers, governmental regulations, and other outside forces intruding on the practice of medicine is the Society's greatest mission. In cooperation with our sister medical societies, we represent Maryland physicians in Congress, the State House, and the agencies that regulate the delivery of health care. MCMS is also respected in the community for promoting quality health care, for its role in delivering that health care to the underserved, and for its excellent community service programs. The Society is well known among its member physicians for conducting a relentless campaign to preserve physicians' autonomy in an ever-increasing regulatory environment. Membership and active participation in the medical society is no longer just a privilege; it has become a necessity.

Strength in Numbers
Since 1903, the Montgomery County Medical Society has been at the forefront with public relations, community outreach programs, and legislative initiatives that advance the cause of medicine, our members, and their patients. It provides a forum for the exchange of information and ideas, and offers numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth. The strength of this Society lies in its committees, which work to create and implement programs and policies for the medical community as a whole, and in its close relationship with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. We recommend visitors to our site check out the MedChi site at www.medchi.org.


OFFICERS OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
APRIL 12, 2007 TO APRIL 20, 2008
President Robert B. Karp, M.D.
President-Elect Audrey Corson, M.D.
Past President Stephen Rockower, M.D.
Vice President John L. Young, M.D.
Secretary Shannon Pryor, M.D.
Treasurer

Juan J. Litvak, M.D.


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MCMS Committees

Legislative
The Legislative Committee recommends legislative priorities to the Society's Executive Board and ultimately, to MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society. The committee participates in Physicians' Day in Annapolis, attends fundraisers, and coordinates grass roots lobbying activities during the legislative session

Membership
The Membership Committee works together with the Director of Membership on programs to recruit and retain members. The committee meets prior to General Membership Meeting to review and approve new applicants for membership.

Emeritus
The Emeritus Committee meets to discuss topics of interest to retired physicians. Opportunities for volunteer service are made available, and the committee has one social/educational event per year.

Practice Administrators
The Practice Administrators Committee works to foster good relations among the medical practices in Montgomery County. The committee also promotes professional standards, continuing education, and assists with ongoing issues related to medical practice management.

Young Physicians
Young physicians (under age 45) and new members enjoy family oriented events sponsored by the MCMS.

Women in Medicine
The Women in Medicine Committee encourages and supports the role of female physicians who are balancing their professional, family and personal lives. The group offers networking dinners as well as lunchtime seminars.

Community Outreach
The Community Outreach Committee works within the general community to promote and encourage a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the Society offers a number of programs that serve the interests and needs of both its physician members and the community they serve. Visit the Community Outreach page to see a full description of programs offered. Visit our Community Outreach page for details about specific programs.

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