Committees, Task Forces & Sections

MMS committees form the backbone of the Society, where the important work of the Society is accomplished.

Standing Committees relate directly to the structure, governance, management, or legislative activity of the Society, with limited openings available in accordance with the MMS bylaws.

Special Committees are established by the House of Delegates to address specific topics/subjects and have unlimited openings available.

Board Committees are established by the House of Delegates to address specific duties which are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees. 

The Member Interest Network (MIN) provides a way for you to participate in Medical Society activities at the level you choose. Organized around broad topics, the MIN affords the opportunity to network with colleagues and share information in a way that accommodates your schedule. The MIN is open to all MMS members. 

• Committees 
  • Committee on Accreditation Review
  • Committee on Administration and Management (COAM)
  • Advisory Committee
  • Arts, History, Humanism and Culture Member Interest Network (MIN) Executive Council
  • Boston Medical Library Trustees
  • Committee on Bylaws
  • Committee on Communications
  • Committee on Continuing Education Review (CCER)
  • Committee on Diversity in Medicine
  • Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards
  • Committee on Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Committee on Finance
  • Committee on Geriatric Medicine
  • Committee on Global Health
  • Committee on History
  • Committee on Information Technology
  • Committee on Interspecialty
  • Judicial Committee
  • Committee on Legislation
  • Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Matters
  • Committee on Maternal and Perinatal Welfare
  • Committee on Medical Education
  • Committee on Membership
  • Committee on Men's Health
  • Committee on Nominations
  • Committee on Nutrition and Physical Activity
  • Committee on Oral Health
  • Committee on Preparedness
  • Committee on Professional Liability
  • Committee on Public Health
  • Committee on Publications
  • Committee on Quality of Medical Practice
  • Committee on Recognition Awards
  • Committee on Senior Physicians
  • Committee on Senior Volunteer Physicians
  • Committee on Strategic Planning
  • Committee on Student Health and Sports Medicine
  • Committee on the Sustainability of Private Practice
  • Committee on Violence Intervention and Prevention
  • Committee on Women’s Health
  • Committee on Young Physicians
• Task Forces 
  • Task Force on Academic Physicians
  • Task Force on Electronic Health Records Interoperability and Usability
  • Task Force on Governance
  • Task Force on Opioid Therapy and Physician Communication
  • Task Force on Physician Burnout
  • Task Force on Physician Choice and Mandates
  • Task Force on Physician Emergency Call Compensation
• Sections 
  • International Medical Graduates Section
  • Medical Students Section
  • Minority Affairs Section
  • Organized Medical Staff Section
  • Resident and Fellow Section

Committee appointments are for specific terms, usually three-year renewable commitments. Medical Students and Resident Physicians will be appointed to a one-year term. If you are interested in serving on a committee and would like to be considered please click here for more information.

Meeting Schedules:  All meetings are held in Waltham at MMS headquarters unless otherwise specified. We have put in place resources for distance participation, including conference calls and online meetings. Many meetings serve refreshments or meals.

Additional Committee Resources

• Committee Appointments  
• MMS Committee Chair Resource Guide    (.pdf, 17 pages)
• MMS Directory of Officers and Committees   (.pdf, 34 pages)
• MMS Committee Descriptions
• MMS Staff Liaisons to Committees/Sections/ MINs    (.pdf, 2 pages)
• MMS Conflict of Interest Policy