10 ways to get involved
Members join the Colorado Medical Society for a variety of reasons depending upon professional objectives, place of employment, and interests. Below is a suggested list of opportunities to engage with the Society that works with your schedule and goals. Not sure where to start? Let us help you find your voice within CMS! Give us a call today for your membership consultation at 720-859-1001, or email membership@cms.org.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
instagram.com/comedsoc
linkedin.com/company/colorado-medical-society
x.com/comedsoc
facebook.com/comedsoc
ENGAGE IN SOCIETY POLICY FORMATION
All members can vote on and submit policy proposals directly to the CMS Board of Directors through our award-winning engagement platform, Central Line. Watch your email for vote alerts or get involved here:
cms.org/central-line (currently under construction)
CONTRIBUTE TO CMS
You have enough on your plate, let us do the work for you. Support our mission to promote the science and art of medicine by winning key legislative battles and contribute to our political action committee, COMPAC, and Small Donor Committee today: cms.org/contribute (currently under construction)
ATTEND A LOCAL EVENT
Component societies are regional medical societies of the Colorado Medical Society that offer excellent opportunities for advocacy, networking and community involvement. Membership in CMS and your component society is unified, meaning you are automatically a member of both your local and state society. Component societies in the most populated areas of the state are active. For more information on your local medical society, visit: cms.org/component-societies
ACCESS MEMBER BENEFITS
Our Partners in Medicine program connects industry leaders and physician members of CMS to improve patient care and help physicians achieve personal and professional satisfaction. For more information, visit: cms.org/partners
PARTICIPATE IN A CMS COMMITTEE, TASK FORCE OR SECTION
Affect changes in medicine through collaboration with your peers on topics that are important to you. All CMS committee meetings and events are open to all members. You are welcome! To find your place in one our volunteer opportunities, visit: cms.org/finding-your-place-your-pathway-to-committees-and-community
ENGAGE WITH PEERS ON CURRENT ISSUES
Plan to join CMS for an in-person, hybrid or virtual event. Educational events are held throughout the year: cms.org/events
TESTIFY & MEET WITH STATE LEGISLATORS
Professional testimony is a powerful tool in the legislature. To learn how to amplify your voice and become involved in key issues we are working on visit: cms.org/advocacy/priorities
MEET NEW COLLEAGUES AT NETWORKING EVENTS
Connect with your peers; join your local component society for an upcoming educational or social event. Contact your component executive for more information: cms.org/component-societies
ENGAGE WITH CMS LEADERSHIP
Feedback from members helps drive our agenda. Schedule a listening session with CMS leadership by contacting us at: membership@cms.org