Medical Students Join SDCMS-CMA Free of Charge!
Every year, the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) and California Medical Association (CMA) invite UC San Diego MS1 medical students to join FREE OF CHARGE!
Right now, 310 (85%!) of your fellow UC San Diego MS2 through MS4 medical students are already SDCMS-CMA members. Why? Because SDCMS and CMA have the resources to assist you throughout your medical careers and into retirement.
INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF MEDICINE:
CMA is the largest and by far the most influential organization in California that advocates on behalf of physicians and for access to quality healthcare for the patients they serve. We work closely with medical students like you to help set real policies that guide CMA’s advocacy agenda. SDCMS-CMA membership empowers you to influence the future of medicine in California and across the nation.
PREPARE FOR RESIDENCY:
When applying for residency programs, you can expect intense competition. SDCMS and CMA prepare you by offering unique governance opportunities that help you grow as a professional, while promoting leadership qualities that make you a strong candidate for even the most competitive residency programs.
CHAMPION COMMUNITY HEALTH: Are you passionate about community health? CMA’s Foundation proudly provides grants to California medical student organizations to support projects that offer practical experience in the field while promoting community health. Grants support projects related to student-run clinics, education, and outreach.
NETWORK FOR SUCCESS: SDCMS and CMA offer peer networking events and opportunities, such as CMA’s annual Medical Student Leadership Conference in the fall. In addition, SDCMS and CMA provide mentorships that partner students with practicing physicians in order to promote student leadership and professional relationships. In addition, as an SDCMS member, you’ll receive its monthly print publication, San Diego Physician.
SAVE MONEY: SDCMS and CMA provide a wide variety of members-only discounts on personal and professional products and services. Benefits include discounts on car insurance with AAA and Mercury Insurance, discounts on Verizon equipment and accessories with 4G Wireless, medical students and residents get 50% off Epocrates products, and more!
Join SDCMS-CMA today for FREE!
And look for our booth at the Student Activity Fair on September 8, 2011. You’ll be glad you did!