Benefits of Membership

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 at discounted prices
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. Quarterly magazine, Central PA Medicine mailed to members, listing educational seminars, legislative updates/activities, social events, announcements, practice management articles, etc.
12. Quick access to PAMED and AMA staff via DCMS staff (e.g., PMS legal counsel, medical economics and regulatory staff, etc.)
13. Channel for opportunity to serve on PAMED and AMA Councils and Commissions
14. 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
15. Opportunity to network with your peers at DCMS social events and business meetings
16. Opportunity for spouse to join DCMS Alliance, providing DCMS support, community service and networking opportunities
17. Recognition that comes with being one of the largest county medical societies in Pennsylvania DCMS membership is inclusive with
18. Pennsylvania Medical Society membership.

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