2024 DOCMS President
Dear DOCMS Members,
This year, our vision is to prioritize social and health justice by highlighting the incredible work being done by local providers and leaders in medicine. We are excited to have an inspiring group of speakers join us again. We hope that by learning more about the communities we serve, the policies that impact them, and resources they can access, we can be better advocates for our patients. Understanding the health disparities which exist in our nation, and specifically in Durham and Orange Counties, will also help us advance efforts towards more equitable and patient-centered care.
We will continue to work closely with the North Carolina Medical Society and participate in it’s upcoming Advocacy Summit and White Coat Day. These opportunities to engage with diverse leaders within our state further create spaces for fellowship, advocacy, and service. I believe this strengthens and energizes our passions in healthcare.
My goal is for DOCMS to foster meaningful connections for providers in the Triangle and keep us anchored to our purpose in medicine. Through our educational meetings, legislative advocacy, and community engagement,we will remain committed to our mission “to foster camaraderie within our professional community, advocate for our profession, our patients, and the public health, cultivate leadership in medicine, and bridge diverse medical communities and the populations they serve.”
We look forward to meeting you and hope you consider joining DOCMS!
Sincerely,
Priscille Schettini, MD
President, Durham-Orange County Medical Society