San Francisco Marin Medical Society (SFMS)

As the collective voice for San Francisco and Marin county physicians, sfmms strives to enhance the professional development and quality of life for its members.sfmms provides educational programming to members on practice management and timely issues affecting the health and well-being of San Francisco and Marin physicians and their patients. Last year, over 40 member-exclusive virtual and in-person events were delivered on topics vital to the practice of medicine. San Francisco Marin medicine, the journal of the sfmms, is published four times a year and distributed to over 3,500 physicians and allied health care professionals. Recent issues have focused on issues related to the covid-19 pandemic, reproductive health, Medical ethics, addiction and advocacy.

Sfmms assesses and takes positions on policy, regulation, and proposed legislation in line with the professional values, beliefs, and priorities of its physician membership, and as determined by the sfmms board of directors. Sfmms is a strong advocate on public health/public policy in San Francisco and Marin counties, and has concentrated on ensuring that the challenges and needs of physician practices are incorporated into the state and county legislation and regulation. Sfmms' strategic priorities in the last year have included reducing overdoses and establishing a vision for long-term care in San Francisco and Marin.

Sfmms aids its members with practice promotion and career development through frequent community events and physician wellness activities. An online physician finder is available free-of charge to the general public.