Our Mission: To Promote the Practice of Medicine for the Ultimate Benefit of the Patient
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Members of Capital Medical Society are involved with all issues and dynamics that surround medical care.
The primary focus of Capital Medical Society is physician advocacy and support.
BECOME A MEMBER Some of the many benefits of joining Capital Medical Society (CMS) include: FREE EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIP EVENTS: 5 CME membership meetings per year to address critical care updates along with Florida Board of Medicine mandatory topics. COMMUNITY: Networking and social activities with other physicians and their families. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION: Business of medicine educational “Lunch and Learns” to help you address your practice management and business needs. PRACTICE TOOLS: Docbook MD app for smart phones and tablets that offers HIPAA compliant communication between physicians saving time and effort while delivering quality patient care. CE MANAGEMENT DISCOUNT: CE Broker Professional Account Discount to easily manage your CE and make license renewal simple. PUBLICATIONS: CapMed Today is an electronic news bulletin providing breaking news and community events of interest to the medical community. Cap Scan is an award-winning, monthly newsletter including articles about issues impacting the practice of medicine. Members are encouraged to submit articles. REFERRALS: Capital Medical Society makes approximately 2,000 referrals by phone per year to member physicians; CMS website’s online “Find A Doctor” referral system brings patients to you. GRIEVANCE ASSISTANCE: Physician/Patient Relations Committee reviews formal complaints and helps members resolve their differences at the local level. ADVOCACY: CMS works closely with the FMA to support legislation and political candidates that protect physicians and their patients. CMS encourages all members to join the Florida Medical Association. SERVICE: Serving as a We Care Network donating provider is an opportunity to partner in an awardwinning network of 300+ CMS members who provide donated specialty medical care to low income, uninsured patients through an organized CMS physician-created program. Up to 5 hours, per biennium, of CE credit may be fulfilled by performing pro bono medical services to We Care Network patients. RESOURCE: The Capmed.org website provides current information on topics impacting the practice of medicine, calendar information, online giving page, and links to other resources.
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL DUES Full Active: $425.00 Active 1st Year: $250.00 Associate: $285.00 Retired: $150.00 with Meals Retired: $50.00 without Meals Resident: $25.00 Medical Student: $20.00 (4 years) To Join Capital Medical Society: Apply online at capmed.org or call the CMS office at 877-9018 for an application. Email Rosalie Carlin at rcarlin@capmed.org with any questions. Capital Medical Society strongly encourages all members to join the Florida Medical Association.
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY OFFICE STAFF Pam Irwin EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rosalie Carlin EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Shannon Boyle COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS COORDINATOR
Dawna Bunker BOOKKEEPER
Rosemary Evans, BSW JEAN MCCULLY WE CARE NETWORK PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Roshanda Dorsey, BSW SENIOR CASE MANAGER, WE CARE NETWORK
Devon Marrett, MS CASE MANAGER, WE CARE NETWORK
Robin Satchell, BS CASE MANAGER, WE CARE NETWORK
Diana Sheppard, BS CASE MANAGER, WE CARE NETWORK
Allison Young, BSW CASE MANAGEMENT AIDE, WE CARE NETWORK
HISTORY The first evidence of a Tallahassee-based medical society dates back to 1826, a time when only seven doctors were in practice in the capital city. In the 1930s, the Society expanded to include a five-county district, defined by the Florida Medical Association. In 1973, Capital Medical Society (CMS) was incorporated and was located in the office space furnished by Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. In 1981, CMS Foundation purchased the Society’s current location on Miccosukee Road. Now, Capital Medical Society includes M.D.s and D.O.s from four counties: Leon, Jefferson, Gadsden, and Wakulla. Members of Capital Medical Society are involved with all issues and dynamics that surround medical care. The primary focus of Capital Medical Society is physician advocacy and support. Since 1973, CMS membership has grown from 158 members to its current membership of more than 600. Over the years, society members have taken the leadership role in providing and promoting quality health care in the community.
Other Capital Medical Society organizations include: Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc. - a 501 (c)(3) corporation, directing its efforts towards charitable endeavors that include its award-winning We Care Network program, providing scholarships to FSU College of Medicine students, and grants to local charities that increase access to healthcare. Over $79 million in donated specialty medical and dental care has been coordinated by the We Care Network since 1992. Local medical students have been awarded over $481,000 in scholarships to defray the cost of their medical education. Capital Medical Services Corporation, Inc. - a for profit organization established to handle business projects for CMS members, including the pager service and Cap Scan. Capital Medical Society Alliance - the affiliated organization for spouses who work in partnership with CMS to promote health, education and community service.
CAPITAL MEDICAL SOCIETY 2017 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Tracey Hellgren, M.D. PRESIDENT
David Dixon, D.O. PRESIDENT-ELECT
Maribel Lockwood, M.D. SECRETARY/TREASURER
J. Daniell Rackley, M.D. IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Christie Alexander, M.D. Rohan Joseph, M.D. Narayanan Krishnamoorthy, M.D. Paresh Patel, M.D. Gregory Perry, M.D. Laurence Rosenberg, M.D. Ernesto Umaña, M.D. Julia Weeks, M.D. Kenneth Whithaus, M.D. RESIDENTS:
Todd Hewitt, M.D. TMH FM RESIDENCY
Meredith Maxwell, M.D. TMH FM RESIDENCY
Vishal Dahya, M.D. TMH IM RESIDENCY
Rachel Russell, M.D. TMH IM RESIDENCY
Emanuela Alvarenga, M.D. TMH GS RESIDENCY
Paul Clark, M.D. TMH GS RESIDENCY
To Join Capital Medical Society: Apply online at capmed.org Call the CMS office at 877-9018 for an application Email Rosalie Carlin at rcarlin@capmed.org with any questions