About the Society
The Medical Society of the County of Queens unites the physicians of Queens County. It is the county component of the Medical Society of the State of New York.
Who we are
- Organized
- 1806
- Members
- Over 1,600
- Education
- Academy of Medicine
The Society was formed to foster progress in the science and art of medicine, to uphold ethical, high-quality care, and to bring physicians together across the county. It sets high standards for practice in Queens, supports members' professional development, advocates on health issues, and helps educate the public.
Its education arm, the Academy of Medicine of Queens County, founded in 1928, is accredited to provide continuing medical education through the Medical Society of the State of New York. Visit the Academy.
The Society is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Bylaws and 2021 amendments.
Leadership
Officers
- President
- Aime Lufulwabo, MD
- President-Elect
- Sophia Spadafore, MD
- Immediate Past President
- Erik Blutinger, MD
- Secretary
- Kylee Borger, MD
- Assistant Secretary
- Paul Aaronson, MD
- Treasurer
- Neeraj Singh, MD
- Assistant Treasurer
- Richard Gasalberti, MD
- Historian
- Leah S. McCormack, MD
- Archivist
- Allen C. Small, MD
- MSSNY Councilor
- Penny Stern, MD
Board of Trustees
- Chair
- James E. Satterfield, MD
- Secretary
- Penny Stern, MD, MPH
- Trustee
- Michael L. Richter, MD
- Trustee
- Lorraine M. Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM
- Trustee
- David A. Fishman, MD
- Trustee
- Liana H. Leung, MD
- Trustee
- Saulius J. Skeivys, MD
- Trustee
- David Vilabrera, MD
- Trustee
- L. Carlos Zapata, MD, FACP
Committees
Committees are where members shape the Society's work. Tell us which one interests you.
- Bylaws CommitteeChair: L. Carlos Zapata, MD, FACEP
- Public Affairs CommitteeChair: Ayman Z. Attia, MD
- Public Health CommitteeChair: Allen Small, MD
- Legislative CommitteeChair: Charles Lopresto, DO, and James E. Satterfield, MD
- Publications CommitteeChair: Joseph T. Cooke, MD
- Medical Care Reimbursement CommitteeChair: Joseph T. Cooke, MD
- Visiting CommitteeChair: Penny M. Stern, MD, and Michael L. Richter, MD
- Membership CommitteeChair: Paul Aaronson, MD
- Workers' Compensation CommitteeChair: Michael L. Richter, MD
Academy of Medicine committees
- Committee on LibraryChair: Saulius J. Skeivys, MD
- Committee on Medicine in SocietyChair: David Fishman, MD
- Committee on Public HealthChair: Lorraine Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM
- Committee on Medical EducationChair: Penny Stern, MD, and Lorraine Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM
Interested in a committee or running for office?
Tell usHistory
- 1806
The Society is organized
Organized medicine in Queens begins.
- 1899
Queens-Nassau
When Nassau County is formed from part of Queens, the Society becomes Queens-Nassau.
- 1921
A county society of its own
On January 1, the Queens County Medical Society begins with 128 members, led by Thomas C. Chalmers of Forest Hills.
- 1923
A home and a Board of Trustees
On November 8, the Society buys land for a building and adds a Board of Trustees.
- 1925
The Bulletin
The Society founds The Bulletin, its physician journal.
- Today
Over 1,600 members
The Society educates, connects and advocates for the physicians of Queens.
Ralph E. Schlossman, MD Humanism in Medicine Award
Created in 2019 in memory of Dr. Schlossman, a family physician and teacher, the award is presented each year to a physician who has cared for patients in Queens County and taught residents or medical students with compassion, dedication and professionalism. Anyone may nominate.
Staff
- Amelia M. Soto Executive Director 718.268.7300
- Lloyd Vance Finance, Membership and Workers' Compensation 718.268.7301 Accounting@QueensMedicalSociety.org
- Education & Communication Programs, CME and The Bulletin 718.268.7300 QMS@queensmedicalsociety.org