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2024 Legislative Session
Due to the involvement of our physician members, KCMS has become firmly positioned as a leader in advocating for policy changes at the state level.
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Kalamazoo Physician Tom George, MD, Named MSMS Interim CEO
The Michigan State Medical Society has named Tom George, MD, as Interim CEO to replace Julie Novak, who recently announced the end of her 33 year working partnership with the … Read more
MI CARES: Meeting the Demand for Addiction Specialists
Led by KCMS member Dr. Cara Poland, the MI CARES program not only trains physician-level addiction specialists in Michigan but across the country.
Fireside Chats: A KCMS/KCOA Virtual Series
Stay tuned for future sessions of the Fireside Chat series!
Fireside Chat: Health Department Updates – December 7, 2020
Panelists: Nirali Bora, MD, Medical Director, Kent County Health Dept., and … Read more
KCMS/KCOA COVID-19 Advocacy in Action
KCMS would like to thank all of the physician members and local legislators who continue to join us for our KCMS/KCOA Legislative Committee meetings via Zoom. These meetings provide a … Read more
RETIRED PHYSICIAN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available locally and nationally. West Michigan hospital systems are building volunteer physician networks to assist health care teams in treating patients during this unpredictable time. … Read more
MOC Reform Update
Thanks to the leadership of KCMS President-Elect Megan Edison, MD and MSMS, partnered with the voices of many Michigan physicians, Alliance members, patients and office staff, Maintenance of Certification (MOC) … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Sandy Dettmann!
On January 22nd, the gavel passed from KCMS now-Past President Megan M. Edison, MD (right), to KCMS President Sandy K. Dettmann, MD (left), at the 117th Annual Meeting of … Read more