The Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards is a medical peer review committee that investigates allegations of member unethical conduct through a formal grievance process. Where appropriate, the Committee may recommend practice modifications, including the identification of potential areas for improvement.
The Society’s Bylaws state that “Members of the Society are subject to grievance review for the following apparent or alleged offenses:
- Violation of the Code of Medical Ethics of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
- Violation of the Principles of Medical Ethics of the American Medical Association.
- Presenting false certificates or false statements of character or of educational attainments.
- Engaging in conduct unbecoming a physician.”
The Committee also advises the Society on matters of ethical policy and hosts the Ethics Forum, a twice yearly CME program, on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and professionalism.
Committee Members
Ronald A. Arky, Suffolk, Chair
Arthur P. Safran, Middlesex West, Vice Chair
T. Desmond Brown, Suffolk
Leah E. Doret, Worcester
Israel S. Hurwitz, Middlesex West
Andrew S. Levin, Hampden
Stancel M. Riley, Middlesex
Barry Steinberg, Bristol South
Karen D. Wood, Suffolk
Resident and Fellow
Member: Raheel Bengali, Suffolk
Medical Student
Member: Racquel J. Wells, Worcester
MMS Staff Liaison
William Frank (wfrank@mms.org)
MMS Legal Assistant:
Meghan Stanley (mstanley@mms.org)
