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MSDC Member Spotlight Series
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The Granite Anniversary of Doctors’ Day Symbolizes Physician Strength and BrillianceMarch 30, 2023
MSDC President Dr. Susanne Bathgate has a special message for the DC physician community and our patients.
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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick uses her adventurous spirit to engage with patientsDecember 27, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dedicated public health advocate Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick.
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Creating Space for What’s Important with Dr. Giselle PlataOctober 10, 2022
Meet MSDC member and dog lover Dr. Giselle Plata
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Another Beautiful Sunday with Dr. StoneSeptember 26, 2022
Meet MSDC Board member and noted wellness physician Dr. Terri Stone
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Dr. Tareen Comes Full Circle with Her Family’s HistoryAugust 29, 2022
Meet MSDC member Dr. Marwah Tareen and learn how the Healthy Physician Foundation is helping her career.
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Public Health News
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MSDC Testimony at MCO HearingSeptember 30, 2025
Two MSDC Board members plus MSDC member Dr. Chapman testified on MCO performance at a DC Council hearing today.
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Protecting DC Physicians and Patients: MSDC’s September Board Meeting Highlights
September 17, 2025
The Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) continues its mission to safeguard physician practices and patient care through strategic advocacy, policy updates, and collaborative initiatives.
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Join the MSDC Task Force on Family ViolenceAugust 22, 2025
Make a difference in the District on issues of lifesaving importance to our communities.
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The Medical Society of DC Launches "Your Care is At Our Core" Advocacy Campaign
August 20, 2025
Physicians are fighting alongside their patients for less bureaucracy and more time. We will continue to amplify these efforts through the Your Care is At Our Core campaign.
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MSDC President Commends Funding of Certificate of Need BillJune 25, 2025
The Council Committee on Health included funding for the bill in its budget proposal.
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AMA Adopts MSDC Resolution for Breast Cancer PreventionJune 11, 2025
The resolution encourages lifestyle and diet as risk factors and urges the AMA to educate the public on this.
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MSDC Statement on Removal of ACIP Panel Members
June 9, 2025
MSDC believes the ACIP members must be unequivocally qualified and respected medical experts chosen without regards to politics.
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MSDC Announces Annual Meeting VIP SpeakerMay 21, 2025
Esteemed public health physician Dr. Peter Marks will deliver special remarks for annual meeting attendees.
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Join the DC FMAP Sign-On LetterApril 30, 2025
Join our letter asking physician members of Congress to opposed reducing DC's Medicaid match from 70% to 50% in reconciliation.
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MSDC’s 2025 Capital Healthcare Honors Brings Community Together Around ExcellenceMarch 27, 2025
The medical community came together to celebrate the awardees and show the best of DC medicine.
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