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Professional and

Leadership Development

Harris County Medical Society welcomes your involvement and encourages you to explore our
many professional and leadership development opportunities. Explore our website for general
information at www.hcms.org. Below are select highlighted opportunities.

To learn more, scan the QR codes with your smartphone camera for quick online access to
these resources. No app needed.

Leadership Page

HCMS offers opportunities for involvement to meet the interests and availability of every member
interested in getting involved. Commitments range from annual meetings to meetings 9 times a year.

Appointed Positions for Committees Elected Positions

Lead and gain experience through various appointed positions at The HCMS Nominating Board is responsible for
HCMS. Serving in an appointed position is a great way to prepare selecting candidates for elective office.
for elective office. • Alternate Delegate to the TMA
• Community Health Improvement and Communications • Board of Ethics
• Emergency Care Committee • Board of Medical Legislation
• Healthcare Quality Committee • Board on Socioeconomics
• Hospital Survey Committee • Executive Board Member at Large
• Membership Committee • President Elect
- Hospital Employed/Academic Practice Subcommittee • Vice President
- Independent Practice Subcommittee • Secretary/Treasurer
• Physician Wellness Committee
• Physicians Counseling Committee
• Social Media Committee

HCMS Geographic Branches Women Physicians
Section

HCMS’ seven branches provide networking The HCMS Women Physicians Section was
opportunities to generate referrals, increase practice/ established to strengthen female physicians’
physician’s visibility and offer ethics CME. HCMS utilizes engagement and representation in HCMS and
branch leadership to understand the issues impacting the Texas Medical Association through the
physicians in specific parts of the greater Houston area development of relevant programming and
and advocates for physician interests when appropriate. services. Leadership opportunities are available.
Each branch offers leadership positions.