SFMS is the best in organized medicine. Our members are informed, connected to their communities, and care deeply about their patients. That’s why I’m a member!
David Pating, MDHealth Commissioner for the City and County of San Francisco, and Chief of Addiction Medicine at Kaiser Medical Center, San Francisco
In SFMS I found an organization that is enthusiastic and most importantly effective in its activism. The decision to join was easy as I felt that SFMS was the perfect way for me to be involved with making changes I am passionate about as well as learn more about needs outside my scope, and develop a network of colleagues who have the same goals and values.
Kory Stotesbery, DOChild and Adult Psychiatrist
I’m a proud member of the SFMS because I see local, organized medicine as the best way to engage with our communities and local government on issues of public health and patient care.
Zack WettsteinUCSF medical student
At this time of fundamental change in the economic underpinning of medical practice, it’s critical that physicians have a collective voice.
Richard Podolin, MDcardiologist and board member, St. Mary’s Medical Center
I became active in SFMS at the advice and behest of a colleague. I learned quickly I should have gotten involved sooner!
Keith Loring, MDEmergency Medicine Physician
I am a SFMS member because I believe—when I joined SFMS as a new doctor 25 years ago, and still believe now—that physicians need the advocacy of organized medicine to represent them and their patients with insurance companies, legislators, and public policy. The SFMS has often led the way with health initiatives that benefit our patients and our profession.
Toni Brayer, MDCEO of Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
The SFMS helped saved the Haight free clinic from the start, and I've been a loyal member ever since. So much of state and national impact has come from there and the SFMS has helped in many ways.
David Smith, MDFounder, Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinics