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MSDC Board Approves Proceeding With New Membership Model

June 29, 2021

The MSDC Board approved the beginning of a years-long process to modernize MSDC's membership structure.

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Advocacy curriculum: How to advocate for medicine in (local) DC

June 26, 2021

How can you get more involved in MSDC's advocacy efforts? We have a few ideas!

Follow MSDC's Women in Medicine Section on Social Media

June 24, 2021

MSDC's Women in Medicine Section is launching a social media series to support and promote women in medicine.

Leighton, Nicolas

June 23, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet Nicolas Leighton, a medical student at GW SMHS who is serving the health needs of the community in myriad ways.

Council Passes 1st Reading of Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

June 16, 2021

Legislation would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, which have been used to addict youth to cigarettes.

MSDC Calls for Fee Reduction, Wellbeing Resources in District Budget

June 14, 2021

Dr. Emanuel thanked the District for proposed HPLRP funding and suggested ways to support physicians within the budget.

DC Health Opens New Healthcare Loan Reimbursement Application Cycle

June 9, 2021

The Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program is looking for OB/GYNs and psychiatrists to practice in Wards 7 and 8

Lecuyer, Matthew

June 9, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet Dr. Matthew Lecuyer, a bright young pediatrician and MSDC board member.

MSDC, Medical Community Letter Asks for Regional Expedited Licensure

June 8, 2021

MSDC and other healthcare entities asked DC Health to make it easier to license local providers in good standing in Maryland and Virginia.

What DC Physicians Need to Know About the Mayor's Budget

June 3, 2021

The Mayor's budget includes a few interesting items for DC physicians.

Interested in Joining a Private Practice Physician Section?

June 2, 2021

MSDC members are planning a new physician group for physicians in private practices.

Streamlined Licensure Moves Forward at DC Board of Medicine

May 26, 2021

Learn what the DC Board of Medicine had to say about the Interstate Medical LIcensure Compact, COVID guidelines, and more.

Action Alert - Join Our Practice Letter Calling for Expedited Licensure

May 26, 2021

MSDC and the medical community are asking for expedited licensure for local providers who meet the requirements and are licensed in Maryland or Virginia.

Advocacy curriculum: Tips and tricks for meeting with a legislator

May 25, 2021

Like in medicine, a little preparation in advocacy saves future headaches.

MSDC President Asks Congressional Leadership to Support Dr. Lorna Breen Act

May 25, 2021

The legislation would support burnout prevention and wellbeing resources for the physician community nationally.

AMA: Majority of Physicians Now Do Not Work in Private Practice

May 24, 2021

AMA data shows fewer physicians are working in physician owned practices, while practice types diversify.

Dr. Laurie Duncan Testifies to Council on Expedited Physician Licensure

May 21, 2021

Dr. Duncan spoke on the need for expedited licensure for local healthcare practitioners who meet the requirements already.

DC Lifts General Mask Mandate

May 18, 2021

The city still requires unvaccinated to mask, as well as allows businesses and healthcare facilities to require masks.

District Launches Mental Health Emergency Dispatch Program

May 18, 2021

Joining other cities, the District is trialing a program to better serve people in emergencies who need behavioral health attention.

AMA Issues Roadmap for Equity in Medicine

May 12, 2021

The AMA offers a roadmap to rectifying medicine's mistakes towards marginalized communities.