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PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE

BCMS 2024: Advancing

Our Legacy of Leadership

By Ezequiel "Zeke" Silva III, President, Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS)

This is my final column as BCMS President for 2024. Conclusion:
In January, I outlined my aspirations for the year, which we have In my opening January column, I wrote the following:
successfully met through the exceptional teamwork of BCMS leader- I firmly believe in the power of associations, echoing the words of
ship, members, staff and community partners. Here, I share examples President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908: “Every man owes part of his
of our success and the ongoing potential for future achievements. time to the business or industry to which he is engaged. No man has a
moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striv-
Maximizing BCMS’ Value to Our Members: ing to improve conditions within his sphere.” Today, this statement is
In February, I emphasized our mission to understand and meet inclusive of every citizen.
members’ needs, ensuring BCMS remains essential for their profes- My year as President has deepened my belief in the critical role
sional and personal growth. of BCMS in supporting our profession and community. Through our
collective effort, we enhance our practices, benefit our patients, and
Achievements: strengthen our community.
• Membership has grown to over 6,000, surpassing 2023’s total. I am grateful for your trust and commitment, which have made this
• Readership of San Antonio Medicine, including online views, con- year’s achievements possible.
tinues to rise. Thank you.
• Our social media presence has expanded with an increasing num-
ber of impressions each month. Ezequiel “Zeke” Silva III, MD, is the 2024 President of the Bexar County
• We continue to serve as a center for physician wellness and profes- Medical Society. Dr. Silva is a radiologist with the South Texas Radiology
sional development, offering numerous CME opportunities. Group, Adjunct Professor of Radiology at the UT Health, Long School
of Medicine, and Vice-Chief of Staff at Methodist Hospital Texsan. He is
Enhancing Member Experience: Chair of the TMA Council on Legislation and is a TMA Delegate to the
In February, I reaffirmed our commitment to adapting our services AMA. He serves on the AMA Council on Medical Service, and chairs the
to meet members’ evolving needs and recognizing the importance of AMA RVS Update Committee (RUC).
their contributions.

Achievements:
• Social events have returned to pre-pandemic levels, including the
Women Leaders in Medicine and Spring and Fall Mixers.
• Our leadership includes community, hospital and practice leaders,
enriching our board, committees and delegation to the Texas Med-
ical Association (TMA).
• Outreach to medical students and residents has increased, with
initiatives to promote advocacy and engagement from the earliest
stages of their careers.
• Our club for retired physicians, the 1853 Club, has grown, offering
valuable educational and social activities.

Increasing BCMS Representation:
In April, I discussed our active role in the TMA, and in September,
the importance of strengthening community partnerships.

Achievements:
• Nearly 30 delegates represented us at TexMed 2024, aiding in the elec-
tion of past BCMS President, Jayesh Shah, as TMA President-Elect.
• Our community partnerships, such as with the San Antonio Med-
ical Foundation and STRAC, have significantly increased.

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