As part of the Reorganization plan approved by the House of Delegates, mandatory membership in the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) and the county medical society has been eliminated. Physicians can choose to join MSMS, their county medical society or both.
To ensure Michigan’s county medical societies navigate this evolution successfully, the MSMS Foundation launched County Medical Society Transition Grants. These grants offer targeted one-time financial support to fund critical capacity-building projects that establish independent operations and elevate local member services.
At its November 4, 2026, Board meeting, the MSMS Foundation Board of Directors approved all submitted county medical society grant applications. Congratulations to the following county medical societies for their preparation and execution of their 2027 membership plans:
- Genesee County Medical Society
- Macomb County Medical Society
- Oakland County Medical Society
- Saginaw County Medical Society
- St Clair County Medical Society
- Wayne County Medical Society
For questions about the reorganization or the MSMS Foundation, please contact Rebecca Blake, MSMS Chief Operating Officer, at rblake@msms.org or 517-336-5729.