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Membership
Benefits of Membership in the Dauphin County Medical Society
1. Opportunity to have your voice heard and amplified into one united voice representing all physicians in the greater Dauphin County area
2. DCMS staff resource - accessible Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
3. Physician referral service for the community
4. Grievance Committee provides mediation assistance in settling patient complaints and preventing litigation
5. Educational programs on scientific and medical practice topics offered free of charge
6. Opportunity to participate in annual DCMS “Doc Talk” mall event free of charge to market practice and address physician interests/concerns with the public
7. Biennial President’s Dinner (combined social, fundraiser and educational event – fee involved)
8. Belong to a society that lobbies when necessary (i.e., billboards and newspaper ads on medical liability crisis, legislative visits and letters)
9. Opportunity to meet area legislators and ask questions at legislative events
10. Opportunity to develop leadership skills by serving on DCMS Board, Committees and in various delegate/representative positions
11. Speaker’s bureau service for community organizations/groups
12. Quarterly newsletter mailed to members, listing educational seminars, legislative updates/activities, social events, announcements, practice management articles, etc.
13. Participation in DCMS/PMS group insurance programs (fee involved)
14. Quick access to PMS and AMA staff via DCMS staff (e.g., PMS legal counsel, medical economics and regulatory staff, etc.)
15. Channel for opportunity to serve on PMS and AMA Councils and Commissions
16. Involvement with a society that participates in community planning
17. Involvement with a society that values education through scholarships/awards (e.g., Gunder/DCMS Scholarship Award [to 2nd year medical student], HACC Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award, HACC Health Career Scholarships, as well as support of elementary and high school award programs)
18. Opportunity to network with your peers at DCMS social events and business meetings
19. Opportunity for spouse to join DCMS Alliance, providing DCMS support, community service and networking opportunities
20. Recognition that comes with being one of the largest county medical societies in Pennsylvania
DCMS membership is inclusive with Pennsylvania Medical Society membership.
Apply now at www.pamedsoc.org or download the DCMS Membership application and fax or mail today. We look forward to welcoming you as a member!
Welcome Students!
One of our fastest growing populations is our medical students. Due to recent changes, we received over 200 medical students as new DCMS members. View the full listing here.
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