Phone: (414) 475-4750 www.medicalsocietymilwaukee.org
POWERED BY PHYSICIANS. COMPELLED BY COMMUNITY. Physicians have a profound impact on our community s health. You inspire hope and healing, help patients and their families feel protected even in times of discomfort and pain. Your wisdom and expertise are a critical source of support. The Medical Society of Milwaukee County (MSMC) positively impacts healthcare in our community by bringing physicians together in an environment that leverages your collective wisdom and champions your contributions. Mission: Established in 1846, the Medical Society of Milwaukee County is an organization of physicians that provides leadership on critical health issues to improve the overall health status of the community. Vision: The Medical Society of Milwaukee will champion quality healthcare for all and be a recognized, collaborative resource on health issues. MSMC will be the dynamic and unifying force representing the full spectrum of the physician community.
It always seems impossible until it s done. - Nelson Mandela The Medical Society of Milwaukee shapes our community s health and contributes to the vitality of our physicians in many ways. The MSMC: Positively impacts healthcare in our community Our physician members are knowledgeable, experienced healthcare experts who improve and save lives every day. We work together to improve healthcare across our community. Brings physicians together Through the Medical Society of Milwaukee physicians of all disciplines meet and collaborate as one community. Leverages the collective wisdom of our members The experience, knowledge and compassion of our physician members creates a powerful force and an influential voice on critical issues such as prescription drug abuse all providing informed insights about healthcare today while shaping healthcare for the future. Champions member contributions Being a physician today is hard work. The Medical Society of Milwaukee champions the work of our members through programs that celebrate being a physician and recognizes the value of their thought leadership and informed contributions. Phone: (414) 475-4750 www.medicalsocietymilwaukee.org
Sierra Jin Medical Student & former Board Member, Medical Society of Milwaukee County. I wanted to expand beyond just the textbooks and science, and the Medical Society of Milwaukee and Wisconsin Medical Society have allowed me to meet more people and learn about the issues facing our community.
M. Riccardo Colella, DO Chief, Associate Professor Section of EMS and Disaster Medicine Departments of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin. Chair, EMS Collaborative. Physicians bring that unique perspective that focuses on patient relationships, while also helping to understand the science, public health issues, and the issues of resource utilization.
Brian Peterson, MD Chief Medical Examiner, Milwaukee County. President, Medical Society of Milwaukee County Board of Directors. The Medical Society is critical in a lot of ways. First and foremost, it provides a unified voice for physicians. It s easy to find one doctor to speak on a topic, but it s more impressive and carries more weight to speak together with one voice.
Sheldon Wasserman, MD Columbia St. Mary s Health System Physicians are a resource. What the Medical Society of Milwaukee does is connect the dots. It s taking physicians, it s taking the community, it s getting involved.
Julie Schuller, MD President/CEO, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers. Past President, Medical Society of Milwaukee County. The Medical Society engages physicians in meaningful ways, through programs that provide leadership opportunities, networking, community involvement all to celebrate and recognize why we became doctors in the first place.
Michelle L. Graham, MD Treasurer, Medical Society of Milwaukee County Board of Directors. As we provide leadership in this ever-changing world of healthcare, we face common challenges with patients, our communities, and our own personal and professional lives. Milwaukee County s Medical Society offers a wonderful venue for physicians to come together as professionals to work through issues affecting all of us.
HISTORY Established in 1846, members of the Medical Society of Milwaukee have made landmark contributions toward healthcare initiatives locally and on the national level. MSMC s physician founders practiced the art of healing while helping to build the Milwaukee community and its traditions. Today, MSMC is comprised of nearly 4,000 physicians. These physicians retain the highest principles, contribute time and resources to ensure quality care for the underserved, mentor pre-med students, while providing thought leadership on critical community issues such as prescription drug abuse. MEMBERSHIP Joining the Medical Society of Milwaukee gives physicians an advantage offering access to programs, people and leadership opportunities you can t find in one place anywhere else. Membership helps advance your career as a physician and consistently reinforces the value of your work. For more information about membership, contact Kathy Schmitz, Executive Director, at kathy@medicalsocietymilwaukee.org or (414) 475-4750.
MEMBER STATISTICS Nearly 4,000 Medical Society of Milwaukee physicians represent more than 80 different specialties Membership includes active physicians, residents and medical students. Physicians are leaders in healthcare and influence health policy together with the Wisconsin Medical Society. Physician members are healthcare system president & CEOs, county & state board members, civic and community Leaders. MEMBER BENEFITS The Medical Society of Milwaukee and our physician members are passionate about the practice of medicine. Member benefits include: Professional development, education programming Networking and social programs with physicians representing a diverse range of experience and specialties Leadership opportunities in local, state government as well as the Medical Society of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Medical Society and American Medical Association Access to key healthcare influencers Recognition award opportunities Physician led social-entrepreneurship opportunities Public recognition of newsworthy achievements in medicine Thank you for your membership! Phone: (414) 475-4750 www.medicalsocietymilwaukee.org
MEDICAL SOCIETY of Milwaukee County 6737 W. Washington St. Suite 1120 West Allis WI 53214 Phone: (414) 475-4750 www.medicalsocietymilwaukee.org