PCMS Winter Bulletin 2022

Executive Director Musings

Mary Eversole

PCMS Executive Diretor

Intentional Connection

Mary Eversole

Hippocrates is credited with establishing modern medical collegiality. Some scholars argue that collegiality is a forgotten pillar in medicine. It is a main pillar under PCMS’ current goals. “PCMS will provide a social networking structure for physicians, physician assistants, and medical residents in Pierce County to informally interact with each other in order to build relationships…”

The last two years have impeded our ability to connect our membership and promote collegiality in a meaningful way. This year I am cautiously optimistic that 2022 will cooperate with supporting this goal.

I read recently that emotional energy is generated in every social interaction. In fairness sometimes social interaction can be draining. But I am going to focus on the former. We are hosting several events this year to connect our membership. It is said that high-quality connections produce feelings of vitality that influence not just mood but also performance. Connection is also important to physician vitality and found to reduce burnout. That is more important than ever.

Mark your calendar for these events that I hope you will attend! Go to www.pcmswa.org for updates on locations and times. You can also find information on our social media channels.

• March 17| St. Patrick’s Day Social

• May 11| Annual Meeting 2021 + Silent Auction benefiting PCMS Foundation

• August 18| Residents’ Social

• December 7| Jingle & Mingle (Annual Meeting 2022)

I look forward to connecting with you in 2022!