named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Medical Education and Development
Provides continuing medical education, professional development resources, and networking opportunities for member physicians
Physician Unity and Networking
Fosters collaboration and unity among physicians in Queens County through meetings, events, and communication channels
Professional Advocacy
Advocates for policies that support ethical and proficient medical care and represent physicians' interests at the local and state levels
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 3 activities
- Conduct public health research and issue statementsConducts studies and issues statements on public health and hospital-related issues through collaboration with public health initiatives.
- Maintain Speakers BureauOperates a Speakers Bureau to disseminate medical and public health information to physicians and the public.
- Publish The BulletinEdits and publishes The Bulletin, a physician journal distributed to over 1,400 physicians and healthcare leaders in Queens County, serving as an official communication channel for the Society.
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County and Specialty Medical Society Support 3 activities
- Operate physician membership programAccepts and processes applications for membership in the Medical Society of the County of Queens, maintains a membership of over 1,600 physicians, and offers first-year free membership to resident and fellow physicians through sponsorship.
- Represent Queens County physicians within state medical societyServes as the Queens County component of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY), facilitating integration and collaboration across state and local medical communities.
- Support progress in medical science and practiceFosters progress in the science and art of medicine and unites physicians in Queens County to uphold high standards of ethical and proficient medical care.
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Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 2 activities
- Administer Workers' Compensation credentialingProvides an online application and credentialing process for physicians seeking Workers' Compensation approval, including required online training.
- Evaluate physicians for Workers' Compensation PanelEvaluates physician applicants for inclusion on the Workers' Compensation Panel and makes recommendations to the Workers' Compensation Board.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
- Advance medical education through committee leadershipOperates the Medical Education Committee to advance physician education and improve patient care quality through postgraduate instruction and annual lecture series.
- Provide Continuing Medical Education (CME) programsOffers accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs through lectures, conferences, and enduring materials to support physicians in maintaining licensure, certification, and professional credentials.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 2 activities
- Operate standing committees for physician engagementOperates 14 standing committees to engage physicians in leadership, professional collaboration, and organizational governance.
- Review bylaws amendmentsReviews proposed amendments to the organization's bylaws and makes recommendations to the Comitia Minora.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate on healthcare policy and legislationMonitors national, state, and local legislation and public health issues affecting medical practice and healthcare access; tracks proposed legislation and reports findings and recommendations to the Comitia Minora.
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Nursing Professional Development 1 activity
- Deliver practice management training and certificationOffers training and certification programs in practice management for healthcare staff and professionals to improve operational efficiency and standards of care.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognize physician humanism through awardsEstablishes and administers the annual Ralph E. Schlossman, MD Humanism in Medicine Award to honor physicians in Queens who demonstrate compassion, dedication, and professionalism in patient care and medical education.
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Member Hardship Assistance Programs 1 activity
- Report on member welfareReports on members with disabilities or financial hardship and recommends supportive actions to the Comitia Minora.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Support physician recruitment and retentionImplements strategies to recruit new physician members and recommends recruitment approaches to the Comitia Minora to strengthen organizational membership.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate on economic and reimbursement policyReviews issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, and the economic aspects of medical practice and reports findings to the Comitia Minora.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$122K
Contributions & grants$77K63%
Program service revenue$31K26%
Investment income$14K11%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$152K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$114K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$458K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-86K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- David A Fishman MD — Trustee
- David Vilabrera MD — Trustee
- L Carlos Zapata MD — Trustee
- Liana H Leung MD — Trustee
- Lorriane M Giordano MD — Trustee
- Penny Stern MD — Trustee
- Saulius Skeivys MD — Trustee
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Academy of Medicine Partner — Partner organization providing access to Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs
- American Medical Association Network — Represented through delegation from the Medical Society of the State of New York.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Grace Resources Partner — Partner agency distributing food
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- MILMIC Funder — Sponsors the first-year free membership program for resident and fellow physicians.
- MSSNY Network — Partners with MSSNY to offer joint membership and benefits to physicians in Queens County.
- Medical Society of the State of New York Network — Longstanding organizational affiliation, with Dr. Schlossman serving in leadership roles and as a delegate.
- Medical Society of the State of New York Network — Queens County component of the Medical Society of the State of New York.
- Public Health Activities Partner — Collaborates with public health initiatives on matters related to public health and hospital policy.
- Supreme Court of Queens Government — Applied to the Supreme Court of Queens for reorganization into separate county medical societies.
- USDA Government — Primary grant funder
- Workers' Comp Partner — Partners with Workers' Comp to review and credential physician applications for Workers' Compensation approval.
- Workers' Compensation Board Government — Receives recommendations from the Workers' Compensation Committee regarding physician qualifications for the Workers' Compensation Panel.
- unaccredited sponsors and providers of Continuing Medical Education Partner — Jointly sponsors and cooperates with unaccredited CME providers to expand educational offerings.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Continuing Medical Education via Multimodal and Collaborative Deliverymethodology: multimodal_education_deliveryBy combining conventional and electronic formats and partnering with unaccredited sponsors, the organization increases access to affordable CME because flexible, widely distributed education improves physician participation and patient care outcomes.
- Evidence-Based Advocacymethodology: evidence-based_advocacyBy using research and formal position statements, the organization shapes public health policy and institutional practices because data-informed advocacy produces more credible and effective policy change.
- Integrated Health Policy Engagementmethodology: integrated_health_policy_engagementBy engaging comprehensively with public and private healthcare systems, the organization influences policy and improves care delivery because systemic change requires coordinated input from medical professionals and institutions.