The Massachusetts Medical Society Resident and Fellow Section
(RFS) exists to support physicians engaged in postgraduate
training, and to enhance overall resident professionalism and
lifelong learning.
Residents and Fellow Membership Options
Benefits of MMS-Resident and Fellow Section membership
include:
- resident/fellow grants and awards, such as the International
Health Studies Grant Program
- Residents' Report - the electronic newsletter of the resident
and fellow section
- professional development services and early career
assistance
- free networking opportunities and educational programs
- FREE subscriptions to the New England Journal of
Medicine Online and Journal Watch Online.
FREE Membership for Residency and Fellowship
Groups
Residents and fellows enrolled in an accredited training program
receive FREE MMS membership when the entire program enrolls.
No charge to you. No charge to your program. No charge
to your institution.
To arrange group enrollment, give our group enrollment form to
your program director or chief resident:
Download Group Enrollment Form (Word doc,
3 pages)
Download Group Re-enrollment Form (Word
doc, 1 page)
Or email info@massmed.org or call the
Member Information Center at 781-434-7311
Individual Membership
Residents and fellows can join the MMS as individuals for $40 for
one year or $90 for 3 years. Apply now!
Resident Resources
MMS- Resident and Fellow Section Leadership
Residents and Fellow Section Governing Council
Governing Council members are elected for one-year terms by the RFS
membership at the MMS-RFS Annual Meeting each spring.
List of RFS Members on MMS Committees
RFS members serving on MMS committees help mold MMS policies,
programs, and activities and ensure that the ideas and opinions of
resident physicians and fellows are well represented on the
Society's committees.
Governance
MMS-RFS Governing Rules
Rules regarding the MMS Resident and Fellow Section
RFS 2013-2014 Governing Council Nomination
Form (Word Doc, 3 pages)
Are you interested in being more engaged in your medical community,
playing a role in shaping health system reform, learning more about
the governance of your profession, developing your leadership
acumen, and meeting other interesting physicians? We are
looking for resident and fellow physicians to join the MMS-RFS
Governing Council for the 2013-2014 term. No prior experience
necessary and self-nomination is permitted! Note:
Nomination forms are due May 22, 2013.
MMS Committee Appointment Process
The Committee Appointment process begins in early February each
year, with committee member terms beginning immediately after the
MMS Annual Meeting.
Programs
Eighth Annual Research Poster Symposium
December 6, 2013 – 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
MMS Headquarters, Waltham
