Mission
The York County Medical Society represents physicians in York County, in service to all York County physicians, patients, and stakeholders in healthcare. We promote health and wellness, advocating always for ethics and dignity among physicians. We help physicians provide accessible, high quality, state-of-the-art, cost-effective healthcare!
New Executive Director
Effective Friday February 23, 2024, Michael J. Nixson is the new Executive Director of the York County Medical Society. Mr. Nixson can be reached here.
CME Class - March 2024
Join York County Medical Society and Quality Insight for opioid education, pain management and tapering practices on Thursday March 28 at York Hospital. Two modules will be presented.
Module 3: Using the PDMP to Optimize Pain Management
- Learn how to use the PDMP to address pain management for various patient populations and pain types;
- Understand the basic nature of pain for different patient populations and how to manage their pain using the PDMP as a clinical tool; and
- Discuss different ways of treating patient pain that do not involve the immediate use of opioids.
Module 7: Effective Opioid Tapering Practices
- Discuss how to use the PDMP to determine if a provider should consider tapering his/her patient;
- Discuss several indicators that prescribers can look for when considering tapering opioids;
- Inform prescribers on how to discuss tapering with patients using patient-centered techniques;
- Present a general opioid tapering protocol and how to adapt this protocol to the needs of any patient; and
- Present information on how to manage withdrawal and how to use tools to measure withdrawal symptoms in patients.
Date and time: Thursday March 28 at 1:00 PM lasting until 3:30 PM
Location: York Hospital - 1st Floor MP Lecture Hall
Presenters: Dr. Denise Vanacore-Chase Ph.D., FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC and Jason A. Sutt
A lunch buffet will be available at 1 PM
All members of the Medical Society are eligible to attend this class at no cost by registering here. Not a member? You can join here.
And, prior to the session, please complete the Pre-Evaluations for both Module 3 and Module 7
STUDENT LOAN APPLICATION
Loans to students attending an accredited medical college or university are available to all current and former residents of York County.
Currently, loans are renewable on an annual basis and are interest free for ten years. At the end of year ten, interest will accrue at 5.00% until the loan is paid in full. Payments toward the loans can be made at any time.
Consideration will be given to the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Relevant life experience
- Goals and aspirations
The board of directors will consider applications during the period March though June of each year, with final determinations being made in in July. Applicants should use the form provided on the website to submit the required documents.
Click here for instructions to submit the required paperwork for a loan.
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