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Officer Speeches

headshots of 6 officer speakers

For those who were unable to attend the virtual officer speeches at the beginning of March, links to watch and brief summaries are provided below. These updates offer an opportunity to hear directly from Michigan State Medical Society’s (MSMS) leadership on the past year’s accomplishments, current obstacles, and the priorities shaping the organization’s future.

Report from Chair of the Board – Paul D. Bozyk, MD

Doctor Bozyk provided the annual organizational report highlighting successes in legislation, health care delivery and education.  He also reviewed the MSMS Task Force on Reorganization recommendations and how robust advocacy and member benefits are not guaranteed moving forward without significant change. To listen to Doctor Bozyk, click here.

Report from the Treasurer – John A. Waters, MD 

Doctor Waters reviewed declining revenue, potential downsizing of MSMS and the need for governance reforms.  To listen to Doctor Waters, click here.

Address of the CEO – Tom M. George, MD 

Doctor George explained what he has done over the last three years to reduce expenses while maintaining current levels of membership services.  He talked about his history in organized medicine and transitioning MSMS to meet the needs of the younger generation of members.  To listen to Doctor George, click here.   

Annual Financial Report – Lauchlin MacGregor, CFO

Mr. MacGregor discussed the annual audit, reserves and declining revenue.  He explained that while MSMS effectively managed a 25-year revenue contraction through disciplined expense reductions and staff consolidations; it is now entering a phase where continued revenue decline will directly translate into reductions in staff and essential services.  To listen to Lauchlin MacGregor, click here.

Address of the President – Amit Ghose, MD

Doctor Ghose provided a summary of his presidential activities from the last 12 months. To listen Doctor Ghose, click here.

Address of the President-Elect – Phillip G. Wise, MD

Doctor Wise gave his inaugural address on his plans for the next 12 months.  To listen to Doctor Wise, click here.

For more information, please visit the House of Delegates page.

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