Special Events

• The New England Journal of Medicine 200th Anniversary Reception
• International Medical Graduates Annual Reception
• Nancy N. Caron Annual Member Art Exhibit and Silent Auction
• Presidential Reception, Inauguration & Awards Dinner

The New England Journal of Medicine 200th Anniversary Reception

Thursday, May 17, 6:00 p.m.
Join your Massachusetts Medical Society colleagues and guests for a delightful evening reception at the Seaport Hotel to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the New England Journal of Medicine.  Enjoy multimedia exhibits that travel through the Journal’s two hundred year history as the most widely read, cited, and influential medical periodical in the world.  A view of Boston Harbor will be the backdrop for what is sure to be a memorable evening of celebration and festivity.

International Medical Graduates Annual Reception

Thursday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the International Medical Graduates Section

The Accidental Hero: Bystander Physician Response in the Mass Casualty Setting
Subsequent to 9/11, many organizations implemented disaster preparedness and management programs, and residencies in disaster medicine and trauma management have proliferated. Nevertheless, the history of disaster response over the past several decades suggests that bystanders are as likely to become involved as trained personnel. Many medical organizations have encouraged their members to volunteer for service both domestically and abroad when disasters strike, counting on sound medical judgment and general medical experience to make up for any lack in formal training in disaster response.

This discussion is intended to examine the role of bystander physician response in the mass casualty setting and to offer an introduction to the concepts and tools that enable bystander physicians to make effective and satisfying contributions.

About the Speaker
T. Forcht Dagi, MD, MPH, visiting professor, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School; distinguished scholar and professor, the School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences, Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Nancy N. Caron Annual Member Art Exhibit and Silent Auction

Friday, May 18, opens at 3:00 p.m. Join us for the Annual Member Art Exhibit and Silent Auction. Experience and enjoy the creative and artistic talents of your fellow members and their families, as well as an opportunity to support the MMS and Alliance Charitable Foundation through funds raised by the silent auction. View the slideshow of this year's featured items

Presidential Reception, Inauguration & Awards Dinner

Friday, May 18, 5:30 p.m. 5:30- Presidential Reception 6:30- Inauguration/Awards Dinner Enjoy a fun night of celebration and good cheer at the Presidential Reception and Inauguration and Awards Dinner.  Start off the evening at the Reception and stroll through the Nancy N. Caron Annual Member Art Exhibit to view interesting works of art created by fellow members.  Continue the celebration at the Inauguration and Awards Dinner, where the most prestigious Medical Society awards will be bestowed upon fellow colleagues and outgoing and incoming officers will be celebrated and welcomed. Cap off the evening with dancing and dessert.

Lynda M. Young, MD, president (left),& Richard V. Aghababian, MD, president-elect (right)