The NCMS and the Durham-Orange Medical Society (DOCMS) hosted the first of two meetings on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 for private practice physicians.  Local physicians gathered to talk about issues they are facing in their practice and ways that their medical societies can assist.  They also discussed ways to make the Society more relevant and accessible to all physicians. Sheila Allison, MD hosted the meeting and Anthony Caprio, MD spoke on behalf of DOCMS. 

The next meeting will be Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 6:00 pm, at Triangle Orthopaedics and is hosted by Leadership College graduate Will Silver, MD. NCMS Board member Robert Schaaf, MD will speak to potential members in attendance about the need to join the NCMS and DOCMS. 

The NCMS Board of Directors will host similar meetings for non-members across the state, with the goal of reaching out to potential members about what is happening at the NCMS and in health care in North Carolina.  If you would like to see this meeting come to your community, or for more information on the Durham meeting, contact Richard Skinner in the NCMS Member Services Department.