200.991 Special Requests for Life Membership The appropriate place for determining the merits of special requests for Life Membership is the county medical society. The following criteria are essential for any special requests for Life Membership and are intended as guidelines for counties to follow in determining whether or not requests should be submitted to
200.990 Voluntary Contributions by Life Members The Membership Committee of MSSNY recommends that MSSNY not impose dues for future Life Members, but instead make annual requests to all Life Members for Legacy Donations in the form of financial or service contributions. (Adopted Council September 17, 2015)
200.989 MSSNY Union Affiliation MSSNY will open talks with the National Guild for Medical Professionals, Office and Professional Employees Union to ascertain if membership in the union would further the interests of New York State Physicians. (HOD 2017-206)
200.988 Supporting International Medical Graduates The Medical Society of the State of New York opposes laws and regulations that would broadly deny entry or re-entry to the United States of persons who currently have legal visas, including permanent resident status (green card) and student visas, based on their country of origin and/or religion.
200.987 MSSNY Committees as a Member Benefit MSSNY will more prominently place on its website all relevant committee information so that it may be used as a marketing tool to enhance the value of participation and membership throughout the State. (HOD 2018-203)
200.986 Free Membership to Medical Students and Residents The Medical Society of the State of New York will collaborate with County Medical Societies to ensure medical students do not pay for memberships. (HOD 2018-204)
200.985 Life Member Administration Fee A pilot project will be instituted providing for Life Members of the Medical Society of the State of New York to be charged a recommended voluntary administrative fee of $100 a year which is to be divided equally between MSSNY and the appropriate county medical society. (HOD 2018-205)
200.984 Creation of Standardized Group Membership Structure The MSSNY Membership Committee, Council and BOT will continue their ongoing review and analysis of group membership policies and revise them as appropriate. (HOD 2018-209)
200.983 Talking Points for County Society Leaders MSSNY, through the Membership Committee, will develop talking points for county medical society leaders which may be used to address queries about membership dues rates which can vary significantly from one member to another. (Council, May 10, 2018)
200.982 Pilot Project for International Medical Students MSSNY will conduct a pilot project in those counties wishing to participate which will offer member benefits and services free of charge to international medical students engaged locally in New York State-approved clinical rotations until such time as they are eligible for student or another membership category in
