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Medical Society members automatically receive subscriptions to the
two state (MedChi Physician and Maryland Medicine) and
the MCMS publication, Rounds. Each of these publications
is considered essential reading not only to our members, but to their
medical practice staff as well. All three publications are produced
at the MCMS.
Directory of Member Physicians
The Montgomery County Medical Society Directory of Physicians is located on the
web-site at www.montgomerymedicine.org.
The directory is updated continuously, ensuring that new members are included
as soon as their applications are processed. The directory is useful both to
patients looking for new physicians and contact information for physicians. Physician
information may be searched by a number of criteria including name, specialty,
and location. Using their password, physicians will be able to update and make
corrections to their information on line.
Maryland Medicine
Maryland Medicine, the Maryland Medical Society Journal is edited and
produced by the MCMS. It is written by physicians for physicians. Offered quarterly,
the journal provides in-depth coverage on topics of interest to medical practitioners,
as well as a forum for physician opinions.
MedChi Physician
Maryland Medicine, the state medical newspaper is also edited and produced
by the MCMS. Distributed four-five times per year, it offers important, timely
information that specifically affects physicians practicing in Maryland.
Rounds
Rounds, the Montgomery County physician's newsletter is
published five times per year and provides important, timely news
on legislative, socioeconomic, and practice management issues.
MCMS Member News and Events
MCMS produces an email newsletter, MCMS Member News & Events, to keep members up-to-date and informed of important information that affects their practice as well as events offered to MCMS members.
Legislation
The Montgomery County Medical Society is the leader in physician advocacy
for its members. Our proactive legislative agenda in Annapolis has
led to the enactment of the broadest set of regulations imposed upon
the insurance industry of any state in the nation. The MCMS is a
founding member of the provider coalition of lobbyists, which has
worked under the direction of MedChi's lobbyists, and has achieved
an amazing set of victories that really matter to practicing physicians.
Our lobbying activities have resulted in the passage of important
and helpful legislation, including that which:
General Membership Meetings
The Society holds General Membership Meetings during the year. These
meetings give members an opportunity to share concerns and enjoy
camaraderie with their colleagues. New members are formally accepted
and introduced at these meetings.
In addition to the usual Society business, these meetings provide interesting
and informative programs that address the issues that most impact our
members' ability to practice medicine. Among these are legislative
programs with our elected officials, forums to discuss third-party
issues with policymakers, and presentations by leaders in the scientific
and business communities. Call the Society at 301.921.4300 for member
and guest fee information, or email them at info@montgomerymedicine.org.
The Main Event
The Main Event is the Society's largest trade show. Held in March from
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., it features more than 50 vendors. Invitations
are extended to physicians and their office staffs from the greater
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is free for members and their
staff, and there is a nominal fee for prospective members. The Main
Event features a complimentary buffet and bar for attendees, along
with door prizes, giveaways, and access to the newest and best products
and services available for physicians, and their staffs. Over 500 physicians,
staff and guests attend this event.
Practice Administrators' Committee
The Practice Administrators meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month
with the exception of July, August, and December at 7:30 a.m. Meetings
are held at hospitals around the county. The agenda is designed to
address issues of practice management and to help ease the workload
of administrators.
Educational Programs
MCMS offers monthly educational programs. Each program is 2-3 hours
in length and is offered twice during the month – once during the day
and once in the evening – for the convenience of those interested in
attending. Member and Nonmember Physicians, physicians-in-training,
medical students, medical office personnel, and physicians’ spouses
will benefit from the information presented. Participants
may choose to register for one or all of the seminars. Discounted fees
are charged for members and their staff. There will be no charge if
a medical student or resident wants to attend. Nonmembers may pay the
member price if they bring a completed application to the educational
program. These programs, which will be for new and/or
established physicians, will fall into the broad category of the helping
physicians practice successfully in Montgomery County, MD.
Employment Service
The Society sponsors a free employment service for the benefit of its
members. Physicians have instant access to resumes submitted to MCMS
by applicants looking for employment as medical assistants, nurses,
office managers and practice administrators, receptionists, secretaries,
and billing personnel. You can now post positions on the MCMS Web-site www.montgomerymedicine.org and
view applicants resumes on line. As an additional service physicians
who are looking for positions in Montgomery County can post their
CV on line and members will be able to view them when looking for
a physician to add to your practice. If you are unable to access
the internet, we will be happy to provide this information by phone
at 301.921.4300.
Patient Referral Services
The Montgomery County Medical Society has moved the Directory of Physicians
to our web-site at www.montgomerymedicine.org .
This site allows us to update daily, ensuring that new members are
included as soon as their applications are processed. The web version
will be available to the public so they can find a Montgomery County
physician, searching by a number of criteria including name, specialty,
and location. We will continue to provide referral services by phone
for those people who do not have access to the internet.
Insurance Solutions
As a benefit to its members, Montgomery County Medical Society, in
cooperation with MedChi, the State Medical Society offers discounts
on home, auto, and health insurance, as well as long term care and
disability. Other related, cost saving services are also available
to members.
MCMS Mailing Label Service
This is a direct mail/marketing service that provides labels to MCMS
members for their own mailing to other MCMS members. Lists can be broken
down by specialty, zip codes, physicians' ages, etc., in order to provide
a customized database. Members receive a 50 percent discount on the
cost of labels.
Corporate Partnership Program
MCMS has established a corporate sponsorship program with several vendors.
These vendors offer goods and services that benefit our members. Corporate
partners often give discounts and specialized services to MCMS members.
These sponsors are listed, along with their contact information and
web links on our web site www.montgomerymedicine.org.
MCMS offers three types of partnerships. There are nine companies on
the MCMS Advisory Board who advise MCMS on trends and issues
which impact medical practices and MCMS member physicians and practice
administrators. MCMS Corporate Sponsors also offer services
to MCMS members that assist their practices. MemberAdvantage
Partners offer MCMS members significant discounts on provided services.
ACTIVE
An active member maintains a principle office within Montgomery County,
or; maintains a residence within Montgomery County and the society
in whose area he/she maintains his/her office, or; conducts a substantial
portion of their practice in Montgomery County hospitals. They shall
not be an active member of any other component society of the American
Medical Association.
ASSOCIATE
An Associate member is a part-time physician or a physician who works
for the government.
AFFILIATE
An Affiliate member is a physician whose principle office is in another
county but has a secondary office in Montgomery County, or; who is
an active member of another component society.
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
Practice administrators, billing managers and office managers are eligible
to join as affiliate members. This membership category allows all of
the benefits of membership and full participation in the Practice administrators
committee at a reduced membership fee.
RESIDENT/FELLOW
Resident/Fellow members are on the resident staff of a hospital or
holding a fellowship and are not in private practice.
FORTY YEAR MEMBER
Forty Year members are active members who have been with the medical
society for forty years and are still actively practicing.
EMERITUS (RETIRED)
In order to be emeritus you must be fully retired from private practice,
and have attained 70 points. The points are calculated using your date
of birth and your length of membership with the medical society. Emeritus
members must pay a fee to attend general membership meetings, but do
not pay dues.