The 2021 virtual MSD Interim Meeting of the Council was by all accounts a great success. Participants were able to electronically vote on four resolutions, as well as conduct elections and nominations, and listen to a presentation by Mona Sarfaty, MD, MPH, FAAFP, representing the Medical Society Consortium for Climate and Health, explaining the effects of air pollution on lung and cardiovascular disease. The Council meeting focused significantly on the four resolutions presented:

The following members were elected to these positions:

Nominations were also made for the 2021-2022 Nominating Committee that will be formally appointed by the Executive Board at its meeting in May. Thank you to everyone who participated. Read resolutions.

Each committee chair will discuss specifics about their committee, explain the committee's past accomplishments and future goals, and how it all fits with MSD's strategic plans. To register.

The Medical Society of Delaware is actively involved in several COVID-19 task forces with the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Office of the Governor. In order to keep our members current with the latest information, we are sharing the frequently asked questions DPH and Governor Carney's office fielded this week along with important answers to those questions. Please share this information broadly with your patients and contacts. Read this week's vaccine questions.

Delawareans aged 16+ are now able to register on the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccine waiting list at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. Invitations to vaccination events are being prioritized based on risk factors, including pre-existing medical conditions. Due to a reduced supply of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected to be delivered to the state over the next three weeks, along with the need to accommodate second doses for persons vaccinated at state-run events, DPH is now expecting to have fewer large vaccination events over the next few weeks than had been previously planned. Those signed up on the state waiting list may have to wait longer for an appointment.

The Partners of Delaware Libraries have compiled a comprehensive list with links for Delaware COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling, as well as helpful tips for safely navigating scheduling portals. Please share with your patients. View List.

Here are the latest COVID-19 statistics in Delaware. Read full weekly recap report.

Additional demographic data on COVID-19 cases and deaths, including race/ethnicity, more age-specific data and COVID rate information by ZIP code, and information on Delaware's contact tracing efforts can be found on the Division of Public Health's My Healthy Community data portal.

Licensed primary care clinicians in eligible disciplines can receive loan repayment assistance through the National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP). In exchange for loan repayment, eligible physicians serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). Applications are being accepted through May 6th. Read more.

MSD is pleased to present a 2021 Premier Educational Partner, First Healthcare Compliance. Founded in 2012 by a nurse attorney, the First Healthcare Compliance software solution creates confidence among compliance professionals through education, resources, and support in the areas of HIPAA, OSHA, human resources compliance, and fraud waste and abuse laws. Serving clients across the United States, the company’s evolving platform provides real-time insight for board reporting and across multiple locations. First Healthcare Compliance is an important part of the growing effort to keep our medical professionals educated through its partnership with MSD as a Premier Educational Partner. For more information.

Congratulations to MSD members Katelyn Fritzges, MD and Elizabeth Ebueng, MD who won a complimentary registration to the virtual International Conference for Nutrition in Medicine July 15-17, 2021. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and George Washington University are presenting this online educational program where participants will hear from leading nutrition experts and earn continuing education credits, as well as MOC credit. For more information and to register for this conference, click here.

MSD's Membership Department is pleased to announce the newest members of the Medical Society of Delaware. Welcome to the third oldest medical society in the country!

If you know someone interested in joining the Medical Society of Delaware, please contact Michelle Seymour at 302-224-4905 or Michelle.Seymour@medsocdel.org.

MSD members are afforded a seven day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding an applicant applying for membership. Please contact Mary LaJudice at (302) 224-5183 or Mary.LaJudice@medsocdel.org with any questions or concerns.