Committees
Help to shape the future of organized medicine in Maricopa County. Represent your colleagues and be the voice of physicians. Learn more about the vibrant committees of MCMS.

Policy
MCMS members deserve greater representation for the issues that matter to physicians. That is why MCMS is a voting member of the Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition.
Volunteer:
Make your voice heard. The MCMS Policy Committee is seeking volunteers. Help MCMS to determine which topics we support or oppose throughout the year, but especially during the state legislative session.
Diversity
The MCMS Diversity Subcommittee was created to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion of physicians, which will lead to improved patient care, inclusivity in medical care, and physician well-being.
Goals:
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Developing resources and programs that demonstrate why diversity, equity, and inclusion among physicians matters to the medical community
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Implementing policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the physician workforce
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Designing a strategic plan to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion within MCMS
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Supporting efforts to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools
Tools:
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Education (Webinars, Arizona Physician Podcast, Arizona Physician Magazine)
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Policy/Advocacy (Partner with local, regional, and state organizations that align with our goals)
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Fundraising (Raise money for a more diverse physician workforce)
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Community Outreach (Opportunities for MCMS members to assist underserved populations)

Karyne Vinales, MD
CME
MCMS offers in-person and virtual events with continuing medical education (CME) credits. MCMS is soliciting volunteers to serve on CME Subcommittee. Members will serve for one year. They will assist MCMS staff with vetting potential topics, speakers, and moderators for CME live and virtual events. The work would be accomplished remotely and may require 30-60 minutes a week.

Membership
MCMS members deserve greater representation for the issues that matter to physicians. That is why MCMS is a voting member of the Arizona Healthcare Advocacy Coalition.
Volunteer:
Make your voice heard. The MCMS Policy Committee is seeking volunteers. Help MCMS to determine which topics we support or oppose throughout the year, but especially during the state legislative session.