WHY JOIN KCMS?
Medical Society members easily connect with other physicians across the state. Membership provides access to advocacy, benefits, free social and educational events. Members have a greater impact on healthcare in WA State and beyond.
Quotes from our members, “Doctors cannot be passive observers ; we want to set the standards, not have someone else tell us what the standards are.”
“I’m a great believer in the physician as an advocate focused on the welfare of patients.”
MEMBERS ON THE MOVE
Welcome to Our Newest Members!
Dr. Best
Dr. Jennifer Best is a board-certified physician at Harborview and a UW associate professor of General Internal Medicine. She is associate program director for Resident Professional Development and Well-Being for the UW Internal Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Chu
Dr. Michael Chu is a hospitalist with Evergreen Health. Dr. Chu says, “I love what I do because I can serve as a patient’s primary care provider in the hospital. With the increasing specialization of medical care, patients need an advocate who can see the big picture and share in complex decision making. It’s an honor and a pleasure to be of service to patients in their times of greatest need.”
Dr. Benson
Dr. John E Benson is a Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Specialist. Having more than 11 years of diverse experiences, especially in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Dr. Benson affiliates with doctors and specialists in many medical groups.
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King County Medical Society’s former Executive Director, Kristina Larson, shared her views in an Op-Ed that was recently published in the Puget Sound Business Journal
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Members of the Society gain access to exclusive discounts on services that have been designed specifically for the benefit of healthcare professionals. Some of the highlighted discounts include: home loans, travel, entertainment, liability insurance, and more.
DELEGATE COUNCIL
Society Delegates represent the five voting districts in King County. Delegates advocate by crafting and supporting resolutions. The Society’s delegates have a powerful voice in setting legislative priorities and policies affecting organized medicine across WA State.
LATEST PODCAST
Listen as our podcast host, Jim Valley, interviews King County Medical Society member Dr. Benson about trends in e-scooter usage and the safety concerns associated with increased use in this installment of Doc’s Talk, the official podcast of the King County Medical Society.
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