Skip to content

About the Society

The Medical Society of the County of Queens unites the physicians of Queens County. It is the county component of the Medical Society of the State of New York.

Who we are

Organized
1806
Members
Over 1,600
Education
Academy of Medicine

The Society was formed to foster progress in the science and art of medicine, to uphold ethical, high-quality care, and to bring physicians together across the county. It sets high standards for practice in Queens, supports members' professional development, advocates on health issues, and helps educate the public.

Its education arm is the Academy of Medicine of Queens County.

Leadership

Officers

10
  • President Aime Lufulwabo, MD
  • President-Elect Sophia Spadafore, MD
  • Immediate Past President Erik Blutinger, MD
  • Secretary Kylee Borger, MD
  • Assistant Secretary Paul Aaronson, MD
  • Treasurer Neeraj Singh, MD
  • Assistant Treasurer Richard Gasalberti, MD
  • Historian Leah S. McCormack, MD
  • Archivist Allen C. Small, MD
  • MSSNY Councilor Penny Stern, MD

Board of Trustees

09
  • JS
    James E. Satterfield, MD Chair
  • PS
    Penny Stern, MD, MPH Secretary
  • MR
    Michael L. Richter, MD Trustee
  • LG
    Lorraine M. Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM Trustee
  • DF
    David A. Fishman, MD Trustee
  • LL
    Liana H. Leung, MD Trustee
  • SS
    Saulius J. Skeivys, MD Trustee
  • DV
    David Vilabrera, MD Trustee
  • CZ
    L. Carlos Zapata, MD, FACP Trustee

Committees

Committees are where members shape the Society's work. Tell us which one interests you.

Society Committees

09
  • Bylaws Committee ChairL. Carlos Zapata, MD, FACEP
  • Public Affairs Committee ChairAyman Z. Attia, MD
  • Public Health Committee ChairAllen Small, MD
  • Legislative Committee ChairsCharles Lopresto, DO, and James E. Satterfield, MD
  • Publications Committee ChairJoseph T. Cooke, MD
  • Medical Care Reimbursement Committee ChairJoseph T. Cooke, MD
  • Visiting Committee ChairsPenny M. Stern, MD, and Michael L. Richter, MD
  • Membership Committee ChairPaul Aaronson, MD
  • Workers' Compensation Committee ChairMichael L. Richter, MD

Academy of Medicine Committees

04
  • Committee on Library ChairSaulius J. Skeivys, MD
  • Committee on Medicine in Society ChairDavid Fishman, MD
  • Committee on Public Health ChairLorraine Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM
  • Committee on Medical Education ChairsPenny Stern, MD, and Lorraine Giordano, MD, FACEP, FAADM

Interested in a committee or running for office?

Tell us

Academy of Medicine

The Academy of Medicine of Queens County, founded in 1928, is the Society's education arm. It is accredited to provide continuing medical education through the Medical Society of the State of New York.

Its mission is to give Queens physicians of every specialty high-quality, affordable CME through lectures, conferences and written materials, in person and online, so they can offer patients the most effective and comprehensive care.

Visit the Academy

Questions about CME accreditation: Lloyd Vance, 718.268.7300

Recorded lectures 6

History

  1. 1806

    The Society is organized

    Organized medicine in Queens begins.

  2. 1899

    Queens-Nassau

    When Nassau County is formed from part of Queens, the Society becomes Queens-Nassau.

  3. 1921

    A county society of its own

    On January 1, the Queens County Medical Society begins with 128 members, led by Thomas C. Chalmers of Forest Hills.

  4. 1923

    A home and a Board of Trustees

    On November 8, the Society buys land for a building and adds a Board of Trustees.

  5. 1925

    The Bulletin

    The Society founds The Bulletin, its physician journal.

  6. Today

    Over 1,600 members

    The society educates, connects and advocates for the physicians of Queens.

Thomas C. Chalmers, M.D.
Thomas C. Chalmers, M.D., President 1921–1922
The Society's building in March 1930
The Society's building, March 1930
Members gathered for the cornerstone laying
The cornerstone laying

Ralph E. Schlossman, MD Humanism in Medicine Award

Created in 2019 in memory of Dr. Schlossman (1930–2019), a family physician, teacher, and Past President and Trustee of the Society, the award is presented each year to a physician who has cared for patients in Queens County and taught residents or medical students with compassion, dedication and professionalism.

Nominate a physician

Anyone may nominate. Tell us who you would like to recognize and how they have cared for patients and taught in Queens.

Send a nomination
Tribute honoring Ralph E. Schlossman, MD
The Society's tribute to Dr. Schlossman

Documents

The Society is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Staff