The Seminole County Medical Society

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The Seminole County Medical Society (SCMS) is a non-profit organization that represents over 200 physicians who reside or practice in Seminole County, Florida.  SCMS provides its physician members with a strong voice and active representation in local and state government, with regulatory agencies, and in community activities. SCMS serves as an advocate for patients and physicians, promoting public health and ensuring high standards in medical care, education and ethics.

SCMS Headlines

UPDATE ON HAITI - HOW YOU CAN HELP

SCMS Member & President of Haiti Help Med Plus, Dr. Ralph Gousse, recently gave SCMS an update on Haiti and how you can help.  The hospital in Paillant, Haiti is standing firm per Dr. Gousse.  He also reports that people are starting to leave the capital and head for the countryside where they can find food, shelter, and water.  Dr. Gousse is going to try and get back to Haiti as soon as possible to see the patients that come to Paillant in need of medical care.  He is currently in need of supplies to take with him on his trips to Haiti, Click HERE for a list of small items you can donate to help.

 

NEW MEMBER BENEFIT - To Keep You OSHA Compliant

Member Offices of the Seminole County Medical Society can now receive required OSHA training in an up-to-date, fully OSHA compliant, internet accessible format.  OSHAEZ.com is offering their Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control program at the discounted price of $11.95 per registrant from 1/1/10 - 3/31/10 (after which time the program will be offered at $15.95 for all society members).  Click HERE for more information or call the SCMS Office at 407.804.9535 to obtain your Member Discount Sign-In Code today! 

UCF College of Medicine Updates

The Seminole County Medical Society was excited to have Richard Peppler, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, at its September 2009 Quarterly Membership Meeting.  Dr. Peppler shared some fascinating information about the College of Medicine and their plans for the future.  Each month Dr. Peppler publishes PEP Talk, a newsletter for volunteer faculty who support the College's curriculum.  With many SCMS members volunteering at the new school, we wanted to make this newsletter available to all of our members who are interested in getting these updates.  For future updates, click on the Affiliations & Links hyperlink on the homepage of the SCMS website and scroll down to the State of Florida section until you see "UCF College of Medicine - PEP Talk."  

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SCMS Upcoming Events

National Doctor's Day - SCMS Alliance Celebration

March 28th, 2010 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the Lobby Lounge of the Lake Mary, Westin Hotel.  The SCMS Alliance would like to honor all Seminole County Medical Society member physicians with a Cocktail Reception.  Spouses are invited, and complimentary appetizers and a drink will be served.  Join in the festivities and meet old and new friends.  Please RSVP by March 22, 2010 to Maysoun Masri at 407-575-8684 or masrix67@hotmail.com.  National Doctors' Day is held every year on March 30th in the United States. It is a day to celebrate the contribution of physicians who serve our country by caring for its' citizens.  Click here for more information about this special day. 

SCMS Office Managers Luncheon

April 20th, 2010 - 11:30am - 1:00pm - "Medicare Changes to Consultative Services" (Including changes to medicare reimbursements and an update on medicare re-validation).   Classroom 103 of the Physicians Office Building (to the right of South Seminole Hospital) at 521 W. State Road 434, Longwood, FL.  This program is FREE for SCMS member offices.  Email the SCMS office at scms@scmsociety.com to RSVP.  Click here for more information.

Masters in Ophthalmology 2010 Annual Meeting

June 25-27, 2010 at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, FL.  Jointly Sponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Florida Society of Ophthalmology.  Click here for more information. 

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2010 SCMS President - Tanya Agard, M.D.

As we approach a new year it's also time to welcome our new president, Dr. Tanya Agard.  Dr. Agard was born and raised in Queens, New York and attended SUNY Stony Brook for her undergraduate studies.  Following that, she completed medical school with Pennsylvania State School of Medicine.  In 1995, after medical school, Dr. Agard moved to Florida where she began her residency with ORMC in downtown Orlando and also served as Chief Resident.  Her initial job was with ORMC as a hospitalist however, once they suspended their hospitalist program, Dr. Agard went to work for a few other groups in town until starting her own hospitalist group in 2001.  Currently, her group covers 5 hospitals in Seminole and Orange counties.  Dr. Agard has been very involved in the medical staff at Florida Hospital, having just completed a 4-year term as Assistant Chief and subsequently Chief of Staff at Florida Hospital Apopka.  She is currently a Teaching Attending for St. Matthews University students for their Internal Medicine rotation.  Dr. Agard is married with 3 children ages 4, 2, and 6 months.  Her hobbies include roller/ice skating, but mostly spending time with her family when she has the free time. 

Dr. Agard's goals for the Seminole County Medical Society in 2010 include continuing to advocate for physicians so there is favorable legislation; highlighting and enhancing the value-added services to members such as vendor discounts through group purchasing, CMEs, member events, office manager education, and more; improving the safety and care provided to our patients; and improving indigent care access without overburdening physicians.  Dr. Agard intends to achieve these goals by having active participation by members on our committees and increasing overall membership and interest in the society.

 

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