2018 Annual Meeting Video and Photos
Thinking about how much fun you had last week at the annual meeting? We had a wonderful time and have the photos and video to show it!
Member Recognition Awards – KCMS Annual Meeting
The Kansas City Medical Society presents awards for leadership, lifelong commitment to health and dedication to the health of the greater Kansas City community. We are honored to present the Member Recognition Awards
George E. Stamos, M.D. – Lifetime Achievement Award
George E. Stamos, M.D. - Lifetime Achievement Award
U.S. Surgeon General to Speak at Medical Society Annual Meeting
The Kansas City Medical Society is honored to have as our guest speaker at the 2018 Annual Meeting U.S. Surgeon General Vice Admiral Jerome M. Adams, MD, MPH. The Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, Nov. 28, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park, 10800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan. 66210.
Jenna Bell and Wesley Hamilton
Annual Meeting Speakers to Share Their Amazing Stories of Overcoming Health Challenges. Jenna Bell and Wesley Hamilton will take the stage and inspire our members at our Annual Meeting!
Marijuana Is Not a Prescription Medicine
Marijuana Is Not a Prescription Medicine Information Briefing from the Kansas City Medical Society THREE PROPOSALS will go before Missouri voters on the November 6, 2018 ballot to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes. This document from the Kansas City Medical Society is designed to inform the public about these proposals, what is known and not known about the effects of marijuana, and the considerations on why we and other physician organizations recommend voting against these proposals.
Trailblazers: The Next Chapter
Last year, for the first time ever, the number of women entering medical school in the United States surpassed the number of incoming men. Compare that to 1970, when barely 5 percent of American doctors were women. It’s easy to conclude from this headline-making news that women have reached full equality in the profession, but medical school matriculation is only the beginning of the story.
Meet Our New Membership Director
Jesse Osman has joined the Kansas City Medical Society as Director of Membership and Events. Mr. Osman is an Industry-respected, versatile and results-oriented management professional with several progressive years of success in all aspects of event and meeting services management.
2018 Summer Social Recap
The Kansas City Medical Society held it’s 2018 Summer Social for Johnson and Wyandotte County. The event hosted by Dr. Mark and Mrs. Jill Brady kicked off The Kansas City Medical Society’s summer event series.
Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., appointed interim dean
Mary Anne Jackson, M.D., has been appointed interim dean of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Her appointment will begin July 1.