June 2025

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Letter from the President,

Kelly McAleese, MD


Artificial Intelligence in Medicine- The Promise and Perils for Physicians

 

Dear Colleagues,


In the technological revolution of healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI) presents unprecedented opportunities and challenges for physicians. The integration of AI into medical practice has been occurring rapidly since its inception. The implications affect our profession, our patients, and our healthcare systems, demanding our careful consideration. “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run,” Roy Amara’s Law.


Physicians will need to learn ...

 

From our friends and sponsors at

Touchstone Medical Imaging:

We Need YOUR Answers for Advocacy


What are your most pressing issues? The AMA and CMS want to know


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NM2B6GC 



In recent months, the Colorado Medical Society and the AMA have been conducting a survey to gather opinions from physicians like you to support us in our lobbying and advocacy efforts. Your response to this survey is vital as we work to persuade regulators and legislators of the severity of the challenges facing Colorado physicians.  


This survey lets you be heard on some of the most pressing issues facing physicians today: flat or declining reimbursements, pressures to see more patients, struggles with bureaucracy and administrative requirements and an overall degrading of physician-patient trust by forces outside the house of medicine. 


It's no wonder so many of us are struggling in our day-to-day practice and showing signs of stress and even burnout. 


Please take just a few minutes to respond. For most, the survey will take under 5 minutes. If you have already responded, thank you so much for your time, there is no need to take the survey a second time. 


https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NM2B6GC  

EARLY CAREER PHYSICIANS - WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU


Physicians in their first years of practice bring invaluable skills, innovation, and energy to medicine.


We want to highlight your experiences, your ideas, your concerns, and the challenges you face. Reach out to Ginny Castleberry, DMS Executive Director vcastleberry@denvermedsociety.org if you are interested or want to recommend a physician we should contact. Thank you!

Speaking of Physicians You Need to Know...

Three Questions for Past DMS President & Current Mile High Medical Society President, Johnny E Johnson, Jr, MD:


  • If you hadn’t become a physician, what would you be doing? A college history professor.
  • What magical fix to the house of medicine would make the most difference? First deal with the crisis in healthcare. Declare war on healthcare and change healthcare inequalities, such as racism, education, language and social economics as a start.
  • What destination is next on your bucket list? Heaven!

 

Johnny E Johnson, Jr, MD, grew up in Beckley, West Virginia. He received his BS from Marshall University in Huntington, WVA. He enlisted in the United States Air force and served 4 years including a tour in Vietnam as a Medic. 


Dr. Johnson Jr. received his medical degree at Meharry Medical College in Nashville Tennessee and completed his residency at St. Louis University School of Medicine. He also received a Master of Healthcare Science at the University of Denver, and Master of Science in Developmental Biology from the University of Cincinnati. He is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Johnson has over 40 years combined experience in private practice teaching, clinical practice, mentoring and practice management in OB/GYN.


Dr. Johnson’s academic appointments and teaching experience include Clinical Professor OB/GYN and Clinical Professor Family Practice a the University of Colorado Health Science Center, Clinical Professor in OB/GYN at St. Matthew’s School of Medicine. He was also the supervisor and mentor for student’s clinical rotation in OB/GYN surgical procedures and deliveries at Rocky Vista Osteopathic Medical School.


Dr Johnson is married and has three adult children and two grandchildren. When not championing change in the house of medicine, you can find him on the golf course or enjoying fine dining in Denver with his wife June.


Check out all Dr Johnson is doing on LinkedIn, click here.


Dr Parth Shah and his amazing team at SurgOne, our winners of the $500 Doctor's Day Raffle. They are going to Top Golf in August!

SAVE THE DATE for

a Cool Summer Concert

at Levitt Pavilion, Sunday, August 17, 2025


Registration and details to come. Stay tuned!



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From Our Friends at the Colorado Psychiatric Society:

Sign Up and Spread the News:


The Fifth Annual APA & APAF MOORE Equity in Mental Health 5k will be held virtually across the country, and in-person in Maryland on Saturday, July 19, 2025. For those unable to make it in person, virtual/remote participation is encouraged by completing a walk or run in your community! Proceeds from the 5K benefit the APA & APAF’s MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program. Last year participants raised $100,000 which was awarded to non-profits around the U.S. that have undertaken innovative programs and services to improve the mental health of young people of color.

Sign Up Here

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Join the Colorado Psychiatric Society at

Denver PrideFest 2025

Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

& Sunday, June 29, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm


Sign up to volunteer at a psychiatry booth hosted by the CPS DEIA committee at Denver Pride Festival. Volunteering at the booth will involve handing out mental health resources & candy and encouraging attendees to participate in a quick activity (ex. answering mental health related prompts on slips of paper).


Click the button below or email Niki Selz at niki@coloradopsychiatric.org to learn more.


This highly functional, 5-year old, gorgeous copier/fax/scanner needs a home! Does your practice need one? DMS would love to give it to the perfect practice right now -- no waiting -- if you can use it. Interested? Email Ginny Castleberry, DMS Executive Director, vcastleberry@denvermedsociety.org for more information.


DOES YOUR PRACTICE HAVE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO BUY/SELL/TRADE TO ANOTHER PHYSICIAN OR PRACTICE? POST IT HERE IN THE DMS MARKETPLACE


LAST BUT NOT LEAST: WE HAVE A PRIVATE GROUP ON LINKEDIN


Request to join to follow exclusive content: Denver Medical Society Private LinkedIn Group

AND THE DMS WEBSITE HAS GREAT INFORMATION


Instant access to events, education links, renewals, advocacy efforts, newsletters and more.



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