MedCast Special Edition Podcast

The Maryland State Medical Society (MedChi) brings a special edition of MedCast to its members and the public. This recording of the 2026 Carol & Dr. Thomas Allen Annual Ethics Lecture on "Vaccine Mandates Ethical & Legal Perspectives" featuries three distinguished guests: Nicole Cimino-Fiallos, MD, an Emergency Medicine physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Group; Mark Graber, JD, PHD, a professor at the University of Maryland; and Greg Dolin, MD, JD, a professor at the University of Baltimore School of Law. The lecture was hosted by David Hexter, MD, Chair, Committee on Ethics and Judicial Affairs at MedChi. Introductions were given by Elizabeth Keyes, JD, Associate Dean at the University of Maryland School of Law, and Eric Wargotz, MD, President of MedChi. Listen now.

MedChi President Encourages Maryland Physicians to Advocate for Patients During Colorectal Cancer Month

Maryland State Medical Society President Eric Wargotz has called on fellow Maryland physicians to continue to advocate for patients during Colorectal Cancer Month. He stresses the importance of early screening for colorectal cancer, emphasizing the importance of patient resources and access.

To read Dr. Wargotz's written article on Bay to Bay News: Daily State News, click here.

To listen to Dr. Wargotz's WHCP Chesapeake Radio segment, click here.

Sign Up Now for MedChi’s 2026 Doctor of the Day!

MedChi has the unique privilege of being able to coordinate physicians to serve in the Maryland State House First Aid Room during each General Assembly Session. Now is your chance to volunteer for the 2026 session. Sign up here. Questions? Contact Hamida Mansaray at hmansaray@medchi.org or call 410-878-9599.

Now Accepting Applications for the NHSC Scholarship Program

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service. Accepting applications through Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 P.M. Click here to learn more.

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