The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is the professional organization representing physicians in Michigan

Michigan

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 on June 5, 1866, the MSMS is a non-profit organization that consists of physician

Physician

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s, medical student

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s, and residents. It is currently based in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan

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, near Michigan State University

Michigan State University

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 and the capital city of Lansing

Lansing, Michigan

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. The MSMS is the Michigan affiliate of the American Medical Association

American Medical Association

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The Michigan State Medical Society publishes the Medigram newsletter twice a month, and Michigan Medicine bimonthly.

Mission

The mission of the Michigan State Medical Society is to promote a health care environment which supports physicians in caring for and enhancing the health of Michigan citizens through science, quality, and ethics in the practice of medicine.

Leadership

• Julie L. Novak, Executive Director
• Sheri W. Greenhoe, Director, Communications
• Stacy R. L. Sellek, Editor, Medigram

Officers

• Richard E. Smith, MD, President
• Daniel B. Michael, MD, President-elect
• Michael A. Sandler, MD, Immediate Past President
• Gregory J. Forzley, MD, Chair
• James D. Grant, MD, Vice Chair
• Chris Bush, MD, Secretary
• Edward J. Rutkowski, MD, Treasurer