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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and Brilliance
March 30, 2023
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our patients.
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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick uses her adventurous spirit to engage with patients
December 27, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dedicated public health advocate Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick.
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Creating Space for What’s Important with Dr. Giselle Plata
October 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. Stone
September 26, 2022
Meet MSDC Board member and noted wellness physician Dr. Terri Stone
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Dr. Tareen Comes Full Circle with Her Family’s History
August 29, 2022
Meet MSDC member Dr. Marwah Tareen and learn how the Healthy Physician Foundation is helping her career.
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Public Health News
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Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt and Dr. Michael Weinstein announced as 2025 award winners
January 14, 2025
The former DC Health Director and longtime physician practice leader join Dr. Lisa Boyle and Dr. Ketih Egan as 2025 Capital Healthcare Honors award winners.
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MSDC announces Drs. Boyle, Egan as 2025 Award Recipients
January 7, 2025
These DC physicians are two of the five honorees at the 2025 Capital Healthcare Honors, occurring March 26.
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Annual Report Details a Busy and Successful 2024
January 6, 2025
The report details the Society's successes and activities in calendar year 2024, highlighting a busy 12 months of working for the physician community.
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MSDC Publishes 25th Council Report Card
December 26, 2024
Physicians won numerous victories on behalf of patients and medicine in 2023-2024.
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MSDC Board Preps Advocacy Strategy Ahead of 26th Council
December 10, 2024
The Board outlined the Society's advocacy principles ahead of an interesting two years.
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MSDC Joins Health Associations Asking for Centralize Medicaid Credentialing
November 19, 2024
MSDC, DCPCA and other groups asked the Medicaid agency to centralize provider credentialing instead of requiring it through five different entities.
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MSDC Supported Seizure Plan Bill Passes Council
November 13, 2024
MSDC testified in favor of legislation to require schools to adopt strategies to help students who experience seizures.
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What to know about DC and the 2024 election
November 6, 2024
Even just one day after the 2024 election, opportunities and challenges are becoming clear for DC medicine.
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Dr. Ashesh Patel Statement on the Passing of Former MSDC President Dr. Eliot Sorel
October 16, 2024
The longtime DC psychiatrist was passionate about training the next generation of physicians, placing medicine in a global context, and advocating for physicians.
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MSDC Endorsed CPR Bill Passes Council
October 16, 2024
B25-570 would require schools and athletic fields to create or update plans to respond to cardiac emergencies on site.
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