200.999 Discrimination:
MSSNY is unalterably opposed to the denial of membership in component county medical societies and the State Medical Society to any physician practicing or residing in the State of New York, because of race, color, religion, gender, or sexual orientation, ethnic affiliation, or national origin. The Judicial Council of MSSNY, pursuant to Section 2 of Article VII of the Bylaws, shall hear appeals from applicants for membership in a component county medical society who have been excluded from membership in such society for any reason, including discrimination. (Council 12/16/76; Modified and Reaffirmed HOD 2013; Reaffirmed HOD 2023)