Be a Member of the Wisconsin Medical Society & Dane County Medical Society
To belong to the Dane County Medical Society, membership in the Wisconsin Medical Society is required. If you're not already a member, please take a few moments to learn about what membership in both your county and state medical society can do for you!
Member Benefits
Advocacy
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Participate in Society leadership by joining a committee, task force, county medical society meetings and district caucuses—contact a member of our team and share your interest
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Take part in policy development and help guide our advocacy efforts by using WisMed PolicyLink, an online tool for submitting health care policies WisMed should include in its health care advocacy.
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Opportunities to build relationships with your representatives by attending exclusive political events, meeting with legislators and giving testimony on bills important for the profession and patient care—contact a member of our team to get involved
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Political contributions through WisMedDIRECT, a personal political giving account, and WisMedPAC, which contributes to key candidates and committees at the direction of the physician-led PAC Board
Education & Events
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Exclusive access to the Physician Leadership Academy—a virtual program to help physicians taking on leadership roles attain foundational leadership skills while earning CME
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Doctor Day—join hundreds of physicians to advocate for your patients and profession
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Mentor a student and help advance medical research through the Foundation’s fellowship program
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Local County Medical Society meetings and events
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Annual Wisconsin Medical Society Event—networking event that includes education, giving opportunities, awards and member briefing
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Discounted CME programming for in-person events, and live and on-demand webinars, including discounted access to an 8-hour on-demand DEA MATE Act training course
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Accreditation Services for CME
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Support community health through Foundation grant programs
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Volunteer opportunities at the Wisconsin Science Festival
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Highlight your specialty at the Foundation’s Operation: Education programs
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Opportunities to be recognized and receive awards for outstanding achievement in student and physician leadership
Resources
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Legal assistance hotline—a one-hour consultation with a health care law attorney free of charge, and reduced rates on follow-up work
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Physician wellness available for all WisMed members
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Medigram—the Society’s weekly newsletter
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WisMed OnCall—the Society’s podcast—contact us if you have an idea for an episode
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Recruit or hire physicians (learn more) with discounted rates on talent strategy services from Titus Talent Strategies or find physician career opportunities (learn more)
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Get temporary or long-term health care staffing support through PS Companies with an exclusive discount for WisMed members
Financial Solutions & Security
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Estate document services and financial planning through WisMed Financial
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WisMed Perks—vendor discounts on a variety of products and services, including digital marketing
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Discounts on and exclusive access to insurance products through WisMed Assure including medical malpractice insurance, WPS Medicare Supplement program, Delta Dental endorsed group plan, large-group rates through the Association Health Plan and disability and life insurance
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More than $700,000 in Foundation student loans, scholarships and awards given annually