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From Pets to People, Dr. Cashell Knew Medicine Was For Him

May 4, 2022

Learn more about Membership Committee member and veteran Dr. Alan Cashell.

MSDC Named to New Task Force on Healthcare Workforce

May 3, 2022

The task force will make recommendations for local action to support and grow the healthcare workforce.

MSDC Board Discusses Engagement in an Era of BA.2

April 26, 2022

The Board spent time at its April meeting discussing how the modern Society can meet the needs of a changing and challenged profession.

Dr. James Cobey Sails Calmer Waters These Days

April 12, 2022

MSDC member Dr. James Cobey has led a storied career spanning more than five decades.

MSDC, AMA Issue Joint Statement Supporting Prior Auth Reform Bill

April 5, 2022

The Medical Society of DC and American Medical Association share to the Committee on Health why B24-0655 is needed reform in DC medicine.

Living in China as a High School Student established Laura Sander’s Healthcare Career Track

March 28, 2022

Learn more about MSDC member and Sibley Hopkins physician Dr. Laura Sander.

Women and Wellness

March 24, 2022

For Women’s History Month, VIDA Fitness focuses on wellness for women, who often fall into the habit of putting others’ health and wellness needs before their own.

MSDC Member Dr. Zelivianskaia: From Moscow to Nebraska

March 15, 2022

A relocation from Moscow, Russia to Bellevue, Nebraska sparked a passion in anthropology for Dr. Anna Zelivianskaia

DC Health Information Exchange Seeking Physician Expertise

March 7, 2022

DC physicians will have the opportunity to share their knowledge on practical health policy to improve the lives of District residents.

MSDC Statement on the Passing of Dr. Bette Catoe Strudwick

March 7, 2022

Dr. Strudwick was an MSDC and DC medical leader for many years.

MSDC Board Votes to Create Gender Equity Task Force

March 1, 2022

At its first meeting of 2022, the MSDC Board of Directors approved a new task force, a new policy, and discussed COVID vaccines.

Elizabeth Ghandakly Aims High, and Hits Her Mark

March 1, 2022

Meet GW medical student and MSDC volunteer Liz Ghandakly

MSDC Partners With Compassion & Choices to Help Improve End of Life Health Care in Nation’s Capital

February 24, 2022

Partnership with national end-of-life advocacy organization empowers physicians with education, resources to improve patient outcomes

Board of Medicine Meeting Highlights March 1 Deadline for Updated COVID Vaccination Status

February 24, 2022

The February Board of Medicine meeting focused on DC's new update to the fully vaccinated definition.

Dr. Laurie Duncan Calls for Regional Reciprocity at DC Health Oversight Hearing

February 23, 2022

Dr. Duncan called for regional licensure and encouraged the Council and DC Health to work together on implementation.

Private Practice Physician Section Holds Organizing Get-Together

February 18, 2022

MSDC's newest section chatted and planned for the year ahead.

MSDC Joins Groundbreaking Celebration for East End Hospital

February 17, 2022

MSDC celebrates the new hospital but cautions it is not a cure-all for health inequity in Wards 7 and 8.

MSDC Applauds Councilmember Cheh and Colleagues for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform Bill

February 15, 2022

Legislation would allow patients to receive the care they need without undue burden

It’s A Matter Of Time for Dr. Hay

February 14, 2022

Meet MSAF Board Member and MSDC member Dr. Christi Hay

MSDC Partners with Unity Insurance to Provide Direct Access to Insurance Advisors

February 10, 2022

The partnership aims to provide physicians in the District with direct access to insurance professionals who prioritize objective and effective communication and strategy to meet the specific needs for medical practices in Washington D.C.