The Medical Society of the County of Westchester

The Medical Society of the County of Westchester is one of the oldest physician organizations in the United States. It was established in 1797 by 10 physicians in order to foster the common interests of its members and the general public. Over the last 210 years the Society has grown to approximately 1,800 members who work and/or live in Westchester County, NY. Their main office is most recently located in White Plains, NY.

The purpose of The Medical Society of the County of Westchester is to advocate, educate and communicate to - and on behalf of - physicians. Additionally, The Medical Society plays a vital role in providing peer-to-peer opportunities, as well as a safety net for the medical profession. The strength of the Society lies in its committees, which work to create and implement programs and policies for the general welfare of the practicing physician, the public and the medical community as a whole.

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How Does The Medical Society Membership Benefit Physicians?

* Legislative Advocacy - Whether it's a federal, state or local issue, county and state medical societies work hard to protect physicians' interests and preserve the practice of medicine. Through its Committee on Legislation, the Medical Society regularly meets with its state and federal legislators to discuss issues that impact your ability to practice medicine in Westchester County. Physicians can make their voices heard.

* Physician Referrals - The Medical Society provides our members with thousands of referrals each year. We provide each caller a choice of three names from a rotating database of physicians in the specified location and medical specialty. This service is purely voluntary and free of charge to members.

* Pictorial Directory - The Medical Society publishes a bi-annual pictorial directory of Westchester physicians. Many physicians and the non-physicians utilize this directory.

* Westchester Physician - A monthly newsletter, that keeps members informed of Medical Society and Academy programs, events, and services, and abreast of issues that are pertinent to their practice and profession. These issues include socioeconomic, political, legal and clinical observations.

* Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Members of the Medical Society and Fellows of the Academy of Medicine, have unlimited access to regular CME programs presented by specialty sections, as well as other scientific and educational programs sponsored by the Medical Society/Academy. Most programs are free to members and are certified for Category I credit by the Academy.

* Committees - Through participation in our committees, members can directly impact policy affecting their practices and the healthcare environment. Such committees include: legislation; public health; medical and professional review (peer review); young physicians; CME; and worker's compensation.

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