BCMSA – What does the Alliance do for you?

For over a century physician’s spouses have been a part of the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance. As physicians, you form the foundation of the health care system in our city, and your spouse plays a very important role as well.

Since 1917, the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance has sought to promote fellowship among medical families, while fostering both civic and philanthropic activities that benefit our community. As a member, your spouse will receive our monthly internet newsletter, a member directory and an invitation to social events and community projects.

We have some exceptional programs planned for the year, including outreach programs to benefit the San Antonio community as well as opportunities to be involved in the Texas Medical Association’s political action committee. These activities foster close friendships and support with other family members.

If your spouse has never been a member of the Alliance before, or even if they are busy with work, children or other activities I hope they will consider joining us this year!

We would love for them to become actively involved; however, we appreciate any level of involvement. Your BCMS Alliance dues will support our projects in an important way.

For additional information about the Alliance and membership, please visit www.bcmsalliance.org/

Being a part of BCMSA has been instrumental in meeting friends in the medical life journey. Meeting likeminded people that understand life in medical school, residency, and finally becoming an attending, has been a great way to learn expectations from reality.

Heather Davila, Membership

BCMSA strengthens our community in so many ways. Whether it's by connecting medical families new to the area, helping them get settled, or promoting upcoming blood drives during critical blood shortages. Our members graciously donate their time to service projects that improve wellness for kids and families in need.

Brittany Garcia, VP of Communication

When I think of this organization, I think of three words: family, outreach and fellowship. This organization has brought fellowship during the most difficult years of Covid. We have stood together with the medical community providing masks, and books to children and a sense of unity. As a healthcare professional myself, I’ve seen what this alliance has done for the Bexar community.

We have not only provided helmets for children promoting safety but have provided beds and sheets along with Heavenly Peace for those in need. Our members continue to advocate for our medical spouses to legislators and politicians. As a board member, I can’t wait to see what more we can do for each other and the community!

Stephanie Stewart, VP of Social Programs

By Taylor Frantz, RDN, LD

The medical industry can be overwhelming, especially earlier in careers when everything is new. The BCMSA provides a supportive community and fosters relationships, while also giving opportunities to give back to the communities we all live in and serve.

Tatiana Sweeney, VP of Community Outreach

I have always volunteered my time in school activities as a youth, through clubs and spouses’ groups when my husband was in the USAF, and all through my children’s elementary/high school time. I joined BCMSA because I was soon to become an empty nester. I wanted to meet other people and volunteer to help others.

Virginia Profenna, Treasurer

The friendships I have made over the years through the physician-spouse community are some of the most cherished relationships in my life. It is so nice to have friends who not only understand the triumphs and challenges that come along with being in a physician family, but also share the same familial values centered around the joy that comes from living a life in service to others.

Julia Halvorsen, Secretary

San Antonio has become such a big city! What better way to meet new friends than through BCMSA?! We all already have something in common as part of the medical community. It's a wonderful way to network, give back to the community and make lifelong family friends. BCMSA has been such a blessing in our lives, I look forward to every event!

Victoria Kohler-Webb, President Elect