Why Should You Become A PSCF Member

LOCAL COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETIES UNIFY UNDER SINGLE ORGANIZATION

HISTORY OF THE PHYSICIANS SOCIETY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

In September of 2019 the Orange County Medical Society, Inc. (OCMS) and Seminole County Medical Society (SCMS) announced their uni cation creating a singular physician organization in Central Florida, the Physicians Society of Central Florida (PSCF) that represents the interests of physicians practicing in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The President of the Seminole County Medical Society at the time, Ryan Hall, MD, was quoted as saying, “This will be remembered as a historic moment for organized medicine in the region with the coming together of these two organizations that have such a long and proud history. It is bold move but also an obvious evolution as we strive to meet the needs of our physician members throughout this growing region.” Dr. Darin Wolfe, former President of the Orange County Medical Society, added, “The goals of this merger are to provide physicians with a uni ed vision and strategic advantage as we address the needs of our members and the future of our profession. The merger will provide us with unprecedented focus on regional politics, regional healthcare needs, practice management tools and resources, and a singular focus on steadfastly supporting the interests of physicians throughout this community.” The Orange County Medical Society was founded in 1906 while the Seminole County Medical Society was founded in 1927. The Osceola County Medical Society has been inactive in recent years. In 2022, the PSCF and Lake-Sumter Medical Society (LSMS) merged, expanding the PSCF’s reach to include physicians in Lake and Sumter counties as well.

Dr. Darin Wolfe was elected as the initial President of the Physicians Society of Central Florida. The Board of Directors for the new organization is comprised of existing physician leaders from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake counties as well as leaders from the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, and the Florida State University College of Medicine Orlando Campus. The Board of Directors also includes regional representatives and local medical students and residents. Both leaders stressed that while the name of the associations have changed, the mission of the organization remains to promote access to quality medicine, a competitive marketplace to promote quality and lower costs, and to advance the practice of medicine in our community. The organizations have also merged their charitable efforts under the Physicians Society of Central Florida Foundation and have expanded their Political Action Committee to include a focus on candidates for of ce throughout the region.

PSCF MEMBER BENEFITS

Members of the Physicians Society of Central Florida have access to a number of exclusive benefits.

LifeBridge: Physician Wellness Program In partnership with the PSCF Foundation, the LifeBridge: Physician Wellness Program is designed to address the seriousness of physician burnout. Practicing medicine can be highly stressful and doctors face day-to-day challenges with emotional stress and work burnout which can impact one’s personal, practice, or family life. The PSCF is dedicated to addressing the needs of its physician members through a 24/7 wellness line and online resources. By calling (844) 234-LIFE PSCF members are connected with a certified counselor experienced in coaching healthcare professionals. No electronic records are kept and no information is disclosed. PSCF members receive four free counseling sessions per calendar year. CME Opportunities The PSCF provides numerous free CME options for its members through various programs both in-person and virtual throughout the year such as our Annual Resident Research Competition and end of the year CME program. Each December, the PSCF aims to provide CMEs that are mandatory for re-licensure such as Prevention of Medical Errors, Domestic Violence, and Controlled Substance Prescribing.

PSCF Online Community The PSCF Online Community makes it easier than ever for our members to interact and engage with one another. Members can see the most up-to-date interactions and content from their connections and fellow group members from a centralized feed.