President’s Reception, Nancy N. Caron Annual Member Art Exhibit, Presidential Inauguration, and Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 16, 4:30–9:00 p.m. — (Registration opens at 4:00 p.m.)
L to R: Hugh M. Taylor, MD, Outgoing President; Olivia C. Liao, MD, FACS, Incoming President
Join the MMS leadership, your fellow colleagues, award recipients, and guests for an evening of fun and celebration at the MMS Headquarters. Attire for the meeting is business wear.
From 4:30–6:00 p.m., the Nancy N. Caron Annual Member Art Exhibit will
kick off the evening of celebrating and reconnecting with a cocktail reception and appetizers. MMS members and their families will display their creative and artistic talents for attendees to appreciate.
From 6:00–7:00 p.m. at the Presidential Inauguration and Awards ceremony, we will bid farewell to outgoing MMS President Hugh M. Taylor, MD, and welcome incoming MMS President Olivia C. Liao, MD, FACS. The evening will be rounded out by recognition of
the extraordinary 2025 MMS award recipients.
- Lifetime Achievement Award - Richard A. Sacra, MD
- Award for Distinguished Service to the MMS - Kenneth R. Peelle, MD
- Special Award for Excellence in Medical Service - Sarah E. Wakeman, MD
- Henry Ingersoll Bowditch Award for Excellence in Public Health - Eric W. Fleegler, MD, MPH
- Grant V. Rodkey, MD, Award for Outstanding Contributions to Medical Education - Katherine E. Miller, MD
- Barbara A. Rockett, MD Early Career Physician Leadership Award - Sarah Kleinschmidt, MD
Attendees may attend in person or view the ceremony via livestream.
Following the ceremony, there will be food stations and seating areas in the Conference Center to enjoy, with no assigned seating. We hope you will join us for a celebratory evening.
Pre-registration closes for the Presidential Reception, Annual Member Art Exhibit, Presidential Inauguration, and Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 2. After Friday, May 2, refunds are no longer available should you need
to cancel. For more information about refunds and cancellations, please go here.
- Presidential Inauguration and Awards Ceremony Program
The Massachusetts Medical Society would like to thank the following organizations for their generous support of the MMS and its members:
Signature Sponsor
Sponsors
Supporting Organization
Event Fees:
Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Physician Member — $100.00
Allied Health Professional — $140.00
MMS Resident/Student Member — $60.00
MMS Alliance Member — $60.00
Please note: Educational vouchers are not eligible as a payment method for this event.
Annual Meeting of the Society
Saturday, May 17, 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Meeting Handouts:
Hugh M. Taylor, MD, President, and Lois Cornell, Executive Vice President
Members are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Society. As part of the Annual Meeting, MMS President Hugh M. Taylor, MD, will present the State of the Society address and MMS Executive Vice President Lois Cornell will provide an update on membership.
Members will vote on amendments to the MMS bylaws.
