irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $54KPractice improvement: The Society facilitates the work of local health care organizations to develop and implement best practices patient care guidelines.
- #2 $121KPublications: The Society publishes an annual membership directory, "The bulletin" a quarterly journal of the Society and "Doctors Advice" a quarterly publication which contains information available to the public written by local physicians.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Doctor's Advice
Quarterly public-facing publication written by local physicians to inform and empower patients
Edward Mott Moore Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding service by a physician and a layperson to the medical profession and community health in Monroe County
MCMS Directory of Members
Annual directory listing physicians alphabetically and by zip code, used by medical professionals for referral and networking
The Bulletin
Quarterly publication for physicians covering medical practice, legislative updates, and member news
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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County and Specialty Medical Society Support 2 activities
- Advocating for physicians in state legislative mattersConducts physician advocacy efforts in collaboration with the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY) to influence state legislation affecting physicians in New York.
- Representing local physicians and medical traineesRepresents approximately 1,200 physicians, residents, and medical students in Monroe County, NY, serving as a professional medical society to support and advocate for its members.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 2 activities
- Maintaining and distributing a physician membership directoryProduces and publishes an annual MCMS Directory of Members, a trusted reference listing physicians alphabetically and by zip code, used by local physicians and staff for professional and referral purposes.
- Operating a physician referral and public outreach networkProvides a physician referral service for MCMS members, featured in multiple issues of The Bulletin and Doctor’s Advice Magazine, as well as on the MCMS website, to connect patients with physicians.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 2 activities
- Producing and distributing physician-focused publicationsProduces and distributes The Bulletin, a quarterly journal read by over 1,200 physicians, and sends a weekly email newsletter (The Weekly Update) to more than 1,000 physicians with updates on events, advocacy, and practice management.
- Producing and distributing public health education materialsAuthors and distributes Doctor's Advice, a quarterly public health publication written by local physicians and distributed to members and the public to inform and empower communities about healthcare topics.
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Healthcare Delivery Networks and Coalitions 1 activity
- Developing and promoting clinical practice guidelinesFacilitates collaboration among local healthcare organizations to develop best practices for patient care, including the creation of an Opioid Guideline to support physician-led quality improvement in addiction treatment.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funding medical education through scholarships and loan supportProvides scholarships and loan repayment support to medical students and graduates in the Rochester area, including annual awards of at least $10,000 for surgical residencies and support for primary care trainees based on tuition costs.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Hosting professional development and networking eventsHosts monthly Social Rounds events and five annual meetings focused on addiction and chemical abuse treatment, providing opportunities for physician education, networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Managing business engagement programAccepts applications year-round for the "Friends of the Society" business engagement program to foster collaboration between the medical society and local businesses.
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Operating an informational website for members and the publicMaintains a website receiving 5,000 monthly page views that delivers up-to-date information on medical events, health alerts, managed care, and healthcare legislation.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Organizing annual award ceremoniesPresents the annual Edward Mott Moore Award to one physician and one layperson in recognition of outstanding service to the medical profession and the community.
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Medical Staff Credentialing & Advocacy 1 activity
- Supporting physician practice managementMeets quarterly to develop standardized financial and billing documents, produces a biennial salary survey, and facilitates resolution of payer issues to support efficient practice operations for member physicians.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosting member eventsHosts scheduled events such as a golf outing on August 11, 2026, at Legacy at Clover Blossom and another event on October 15, 2026, at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$444K
Contributions & grants$228K51%
Program service revenue$180K41%
Investment income$26K6%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$549K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$316K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.11M
Cash$75K
Investments$889K
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$982K
Liquid reserves21.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -16.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucia Casitllejo | Executive Director | 40 | $139K |
board members · 24
- Anupama Dinesh MD — Member at Large
- Arthur Hengerer MD — Member at Large
- Baath Prajot MD — Member at Large
- Balazs Zsenits MD — Member at Large
- Catherine Goodfellow — Member at Large
- Dennis Asselin MD — Member at Large
- Derek tenHoopen MD — Member at Large
- Elise van der Jagt MD — Member at Large
- Hemant Kalia MD — Immediate Past-President
- Jane Bennett MD — Member at Large
- Janine Fogarty — President
- John Mclintyre — Member at Large
- Kristen Walker — Member at Large
- Lisa Smith MD — Member at Large
- Manuel Matos MD — Member at Large
- Mark Adams — Member at Large
- Mathew Devine DO — Member at Large
- Matthew Witmer MD — Member at Large
- Michael Apostolakos MD — Member at Large
- Michael Privitera MD — Member at Large
- Rachel Wojtovich MD — Member at Large
- Robert Mayo MD — Member at Large
- Ruth Odoi MD — Member at Large
- Sahar Elezabi — Secretary
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Anthony L. Jordan Health Corporation Partner — Recognizes leaders from this Federally Qualified Health Center through the Edward Mott Moore Award.
- Common Ground Health Partner — Recognizes individuals involved in regional health initiatives, including leadership roles in Common Ground Health.
- Community Health Consortium Network — MCMS committee focused on quality improvement and development of clinical guidelines, including the Opioid Guideline.
- Doctor’s Advice Magazine Partner — Partner publication for featuring physician members of the Total Care Network.
- Finger Lakes Community Health Partner — Recognizes leadership from this organization through the Edward Mott Moore Award.
- Friends of the Society Partner — Businesses participating in a sponsorship program to engage with MCMS physicians through marketing and networking opportunities.
- MSSNY Partner — Collaborates with MCMS on physician advocacy initiatives and development of the Physician Advocacy Network.
- Medical Society of the State of New York Network — Monroe County Medical Society is the 7th District Branch of the Medical Society of the State of New York.
- Physician - Pharmacy Committee Partner — Collaborative committee between physicians and pharmacists addressing patient care gaps related to pharmacy access and medication management.
- Rochester Area Community Foundation Funder — Administers the John J. Morton, MD and John H. Morton, MD Memorial Scholarship on behalf of the Morton family.
- Rochester Regional Health Partner — Recognizes physicians with leadership roles in Rochester Regional Health through the Edward Mott Moore Award.
- Seventh District Branch of the Medical Society of the State of New York Network — Shares and utilizes the MCMS Directory of Members as a trusted reference tool.
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Partner — Collaborates with faculty and medical professionals affiliated with the institution, as seen in award recipients' affiliations.
- local health care organizations Partner — Collaborates with local health care organizations to develop and implement best practices in patient care.
strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Collaborative Public Health Solutionsmethodology: community-collaborative_health_improvementBy collaborating directly with communities, the organization applies medical expertise to co-develop equitable public health solutions, producing more contextually relevant and sustainable outcomes because community engagement ensures local needs and barriers are addressed.
- Interprofessional Collaboration for Care Continuitymethodology: interprofessional_collaborationBy fostering collaboration between physicians and pharmacists, the organization improves continuity of care, especially during public health disruptions, because bridging professional silos reduces systemic gaps in medication management and patient follow-up.
- Physician-Led Quality Improvement through Unified Advocacymethodology: physician-led_quality_improvementBy providing a unified physician voice, the organization promotes consistent adoption of evidence-based clinical standards, leading to improved healthcare quality because collective professional authority influences practice norms and policy.
- Values-Based Scholarship Investment in Clinical Servicemethodology: values-based_scholarship_targetingBy targeting scholarships to surgical trainees who demonstrate commitment to patient care, community service, and financial need, the organization promotes continued service in clinical medicine because aligning funding with professional values reinforces long-term dedication to practice in underserved areas.
- Workforce Retention via Financial Incentive Alignmentmethodology: workforce_retention_through_loan_repaymentBy offering loan repayment to medical graduates who match into local residency programs, the organization increases retention of primary care physicians in the metro-Rochester area because financial incentives reduce migration of trained professionals to higher-compensation markets.