Annual HCMS Events


Marketing 101 - The Resources You Need to Develop and Grow Your Patient Base
Wednesday, May 21, 2025

In today’s competitive environment, marketing your practice has never been more important to improve patient acquisition and retention, increase revenue, and grow your practice. Traditional methods of patient acquisition through personal relationships with colleagues must be paired with social media tools. Yet with so many ways to market your practice it is a challenge to stay within a budget and generate the most effective results.  This Ethics CME presentation, will present ongoing and new HCMS and TMA resources and marketing tips, to physicians as a “how-to” on promoting their practice. The one-hour presentation will focus on the fundamentals of marketing the medical practice. Topics will include the importance of defining your referral base, the do’s and don’ts of using social media, and the key principals of developing and maintaining a good relationship with your referring physicians. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Click here to register.

This event is open to physicians and their staff.  For additional information, contact Ahuva Terk at ahuva_terk@hcms.org.

 
HCMS Academic & Employed Physician Social @ TMC Library
Thursday, August 28, 2025

HCMS hosts an annual social event at the TMC Library with complimentary appetizers and cocktails. Join us on August 28, 2025, from 4:30 pm – 7 pm, for an evening of networking and for a panel discussion on “The Secrets to Promotion”, featuring panelists from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Baylor College of Medicine, and University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine. Click here to register.
Schedule:
• Happy Hour & Networking: 4:30-5:15 pm
• Panel Discussion: 5:15 – 6:15 pm
• Networking: 6:15 -7 pm
This event is open to licensed physicians practicing in Harris County and will take place at the TMC Library (1133 John Freeman Blvd, Houston, TX 77030). Registration is required. 

 

 


HCMS @ Houston Botanic Garden - 2025 Date TBD

HCMS hosts an annual Member Day at the Houston Botanic Garden. In 2024, the event was held on November 19. See highlights of the event.  

 


Medical Student Mixer - 2025 Date TBD

The annual Medical Students' Mixer for first and second year students from Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), the UTHealth McGovern Medical School, the University of Houston Tilman J. Ferititta Family College of Medicine, and Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, enables students to meet other students and HCMS physician leaders. The mixer was held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at The Health Museum. It included free food, drinks, music, door prizes and networking! This annual event is usually held in August. For more information, contact Lyssa Howeth at lyssa_howeth@hcms.org or 713-524-4267, ext. 218.

 
Women Physicians - Wednesday, June 11, 2025 

The HCMS Women Physicians Section operates as a component of the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and is governed by the Bylaws of HCMS. It is organized to strengthen female physicians' engagement and representation in HCMS and the Texas Medical Association through the development of relevant programming and services. Membership consists of HCMS female physician members and those who request to join the Section. The Section meets twice a year. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 11, at SheSpace. The Ethics CME presentation will be Doctoring While Female: Succeeding in Medicine during Life's Seasons - Selecting a Practice Setting. Click here to register. For more information contact LaCoya Boone at lacoya_boone@hcms.org or 713-524-4267, ext. 224. 


New Member/Young Physician Reception - 2025 Date TBD

This unique complimentary reception is designed to introduce new and young members to the many benefits and services available through HCMS membership. Enjoy a complimentary evening with your family while you explore the traveling summer exhibit at The Health Museum, network with colleagues, and earn a one hour ethics CME credit by attending the CME presentation. For more information, contact Lyssa Howeth at 713-524-4267, ext. 218 or lyssa_howeth@hcms.org. Stay tuned for the 2025 meeting date.


Member & Staff Appreciation Day at The Health Museum - 2026 Date TBD

Enjoy the Health Museum (John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science) with your family at the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) Member & Staff Appreciation Day. This event is for HCMS member physicians and their families as well as practice staff and their families. Includes a FREE one-hour ethics CME. FREE entrance to the museum for the entire day, including the Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life and Reclaimed Creations exhibits, plus FREE interactive child-friendly activities designed to stir up curiosity and learning in the young minds toward health and the human body. Also includes yoga for adults and kids. Member Day was held on Sunday, February 2, 2025.


HCMS's Social Mixer - 2026 Date TBD
The HCMS’ Maserati Mixer held on Thursday, April 10, 2025 was a great success! Close to 200 members and their guests came to enjoy a night of complimentary music, food, and luxury cars at Helfman Maserati West Houston! This is an annual free event open to all HCMS members and a complimentary. A night of fun was had by all! Check out the video from the event!


HCMS Physician Practice Staff Orientation

The Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), is offering an orientation to physician's practice staff to ensure they are aware of the many resources available to physicians and their practices. Specifically, in this meeting we will highlight our free tools and resources to help practices reduce payor-related administrative burdens, as well as grow and maintain financial viability. Nearly all resources can be accessed by physician staff on behalf of HCMS members. This meeting is free for HCMS members and their staff to attend. The Orientation was held on April 22, 2025. Stay tuned for future meetings. For more information, contact Regina Royal at regina_royal@hcms.org or 713-524-4267, ext. 243.