Committee on Maternal and Perinatal Welfare
Provides advice and counsel on matters relating to maternal and perinatal welfare. Sponsors an annual educational program on maternal and perinatal welfare for physicians and other health care professionals.
Chair: Nicole A. Smith, Suffolk
Vice Chair: Maria W. Fradinho, Charles River
MMS Staff Liaison: Jessie Brunelle (jbrunelle@mms.org)
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Committee on Medical Education
The Committee on Medical Education (CMED) addresses all issues related to undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education as well as education for other health care professionals and reviews and makes recommendations on MMS policy relative to
the continuum of medical education. The CMED advocates for the provision of quality medical education across the learning continuum that promotes safe, effective, and equitable patient care and is independent from the influence of industry. The CMED
reviews, evaluates, and provides guidance on the MMS accredited continuing education program to ensure that it is aligned with the Society's strategic plan and priorities, that it addresses gaps in practice and educational needs, that it serves its
goal of supporting lifelong learning for physicians and other health care professionals, and that it is compliant with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education's (ACCME's) Accreditation Criteria and policies and other education regulatory
requirements.
Chair: Amy C. Lisser, Norfolk
Vice Chair: Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, Norfolk
MMS Staff Liaison: Danna Muir (dmuir@mms.org)
Committee on Membership
The Membership Committee provides oversight to membership development programs and promotional opportunities for the MMS, including recruitment, retention and related outreach activities, while using multiple marketing channels. Attention is focused on
constituencies that will increase the diversity of the membership base, and address new modes of practice and employment models through group enrollment.
Chair: Monica J. Wood, Middlesex
Vice Chair: Sarah Kleinschmidt, Hampshire
MMS Staff Liaison: Bill Howland (bhowland@mms.org)
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
The Committee will focus on integration of mental health into primary care; promote early detection and screening for mental illness and substance use; promote prevention of mental illness; promote mental wellness, stress management, and improved mental
health across the life span; promote reduction of barriers to mental health treatment; and recommend ways to improve access to mental health care.
Chair: Michelle Dalal, Worcester
Vice Chair: Donald P. Rice, Jr., Bristol South
MMS Staff Liaison: Candace Savage (csavage@mms.org)
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Committee on Nominations
Provides for the House of Delegates a slate of nominees for each of the officers of the Society and AMA delegates and alternate delegates.
Chair: Stephen K. Epstein, Norfolk
Vice Chair: Paula Jo Carbone, Middlesex Central
MMS Staff Liaison: Michele Jussaume (mjussaume@mms.org)
Committee on Nutrition and Physical Activity
Provides advice and counsel to the Society and its leadership on matters related to nutrition and physical activity, with a particular focus on overweight and obesity prevention and treatment.
Chair: Cheng-Chieh Chuang, Norfolk South
Vice Chair: Pritinder Saini, Middlesex
MMS Staff Liaison: Katherine Udden (kudden@mms.org)
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Committee on Oral Health
This committee focuses on increasing public awareness of the relationship and importance of good oral health to good overall health and works to promote prevention and improve oral health literacy to health providers and the public. Works to increase
education and encourage medical, dental collaboration. Recommends ways to improve access to oral health care, especially in vulnerable populations addressing social determinants of health. Works to educate the public on the importance of water fluoridation.
Chair: Stephen A. Martin, Franklin
MMS Staff Liaison: Lori DiChiara (ldichiara@mms.org)
Committee on Preparedness
This committee works in collaboration with public health agencies and others responsible for disaster management on the development and implementation of response plans for the physician community in order to enhance the health care system's capacity
to prevent, prepare for, detect, mitigate, respond to and recover from the public health consequences of man-made or natural disasters, and other health emergencies and protect the health and safety of patients and communities.
Chair: Scott A. Goldberg, Suffolk
Vice Chair: Sarah-Ethel (Sally) Justus, Suffolk
MMS Staff Liaison: Susan Webb (swebb@mms.org)
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Committee on Professional Liability
Monitors the professional liability market in Massachusetts, and educates members about developments in professional liability.
Chair: Stephen A. Metz, Hampden
Vice Chair: Nicolas Argy, Norfolk
MMS Staff Liaison: Liz Rover Bailey (lroverbailey@mms.org)
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Committee on Public Health
This committee recommends and leads a public health agenda for the Society to achieve the greatest positive impact on the health and well-being of the public and to reflect the resources, mission and strategic direction of the Society.
Chair: Eric Goralnick, Suffolk
Vice Chair: Samantha L. Rosman, Suffolk
MMS Staff Liaison: Susan Webb (swebb@mms.org)
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Committee on Publications
Establishes policy concerning the publishing activities of the Society, including initiation, planning, supervision, and coordination of NEJM Group as it relates to the dissemination of medical information. Directs the publication and distribution of
the New England Journal of Medicine and other publications of the Society.
Chair: Joseph Loscalzo, Norfolk
Vice Chair: Maria Yialamas, Suffolk
MMS Staff Liaison: David Sampson (dsampson@mms.org)
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