Member Benefits


Legislative Advocacy.  Whether it’s a federal or state issue, WCMS and the Medical Society of the State of New York are working hard to protect your interests and preserve the practice of medicine.  The WCMS regularly meets with legislators to discuss issues that impact your ability to practice medicine here in Westchester. 

Physician Referrals.  The society provides members with thousands of referrals each year.  We provide each caller a choice of three names from a rotating database of physician in the specified location and medical specialty.  This service is purely voluntary and free of change to members.

Westchester Physician.  The monthly newsletter keeps members informed of Medical Society and Academy programs, events and services, and abreast of issues that are pertinent to their practice and profession.  These issues include socioeconomic, political, legal and clinical observations.

WCMS.ORG Website.  Our website offers up-to-date information on issues, events and a wide variety of resources, both for physicians and for the public. 

Continuing Medical Education.  As a member of the Medical Society and Fellow of the Academy of Medicine, members have unlimited access to regular CMS programs presented by specialty section, as well as other scientific and educational programs sponsored by the Medical Society/Academy.  Most programs are free to members and are certified for Category 1 credit by the Academy.

Committees. Through participation in our committees, members can directly impact policy affecting their practices and the healthcare environment.  Committees include: legislation, public health, young physician, public health, and CME.

Vendor Discounts.  Through its partnerships with local businesses, members have access to affordable insurance, informative seminars, our exclusive Group Purchasing Organization, legal services, and many other good and services.

Informative Dinner Meetings.  The society conducts dinner meetings throughout the year that provide valuable information and an opportunity to network with other physicians in the Westchester medical community.  Dinner meetings are free to members.