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BCMS
COMMITTEES

BCMS Committees

Each year, BCMS members are given the opportunity to participate in a rich diversity of committees that
impact the practice of medicine in Bexar County, Texas and beyond.

Because active participation in BCMS strengthens the voice of organized medicine, we encourage all members
(including medical students, residents and fellows) to participate on BCMS committees and help make an impact
on the role BCMS plays in the medical community.

Membership Committee

Membership is the heart and core of any organization and as well as online webinars on trending medical topics.
BCMS is no different. Member exclusive online resources. A member only benefit

For over 150 years, the Bexar County Medical Society’s mem- which includes exclusive contents such as best practices recom-
bership has been instrumental in innovating, growing and devel- mendations via the Weekly Dose e-newsletter, job postings, clas-
oping the honored practice of medicine in our community. sified ads, etcetera.
When BCMS was chartered back in 1853, there were legitimate
fears about the practice of medicine. Opportunity to lead. By becoming a member of the Member-
ship Committee you will be part of a great tradition of leaders
But thanks to the vision and leadership of a group of pioneer- and visionary physicians who have helped shape and support the
ing physician leaders, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) was practice of medicine in Bexar County since 1853.
formed to regulate medical education in Texas and help patients
in need of care. Dr. George Cupples, a very well-known and re- For more information about the membership committee and
spected San Antonio physician, was one of the founders of how to become part of it, please contact Brissa Vela, BCMS
TMA and BCMS and became the very first president of BCMS membership director at 210-301-4371.
in 1853.
Stephen Ramirez, MD, and Lance Jackson, MD, enjoy net-
Since then, the Bexar County Medical Society has focused on working at the New Member Welcome event.
providing the required training of its physician members and the
education of the local community to prevent deceitful and im-
proper patient care. It also provides a forum for Bexar County
physicians to meet and discuss the needs of the medical profession
and the advances in medicine.

Today, BCMS physicians continue to support their peers
through their membership and the many opportunities that
BCMS provides for them to be involved in the medical commu-
nity including:

Networking Opportunities. By joining the Bexar County
Medical Society you will be provided with many opportunities
to create and deepen existing personal relationships. Your mem-
bership will allow you to establish ongoing relationships with
your peers. These business relationships will inevitably serve as a
great source of advice, referrals, inspiration and friendship.

Continuing Education. Bexar County Medical Society physi-
cian members strongly believe in the term of “knowledge is
power.” Throughout the year we offer several options for contin-
uing education general membership meetings. There are also leg-
islative update sessions that the Texas Medical Association offers

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