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Upcoming Events
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02/04/2026 6:30 PM • Oscar Swan Country Inn or Virtual Meeting (Your Choice)
2026 KCMS Slate of Officers & Directors
Officers
President-Philip Branshaw, MD
Vice President-Wayne Polek, MD
Secretary/Treasurer-Larry Johnson, MD
Past President-John Davine, MD
Councilors
Louis Camras, MD
Brad Epstein, MD
Faarina Khan, MD
Robert Nudera, MD
J.N. Onwuta, MD
Patrick Para, DO
Resident Board Member
Lauren Cordes, DO
*If you would like to serve on the Board for 2026 and would like to fill one of the vacancies, please contact mara@kcmsdocs.org
The doctors on the Board represent all specialties as well as independent and employed physicians. KCMS is open to all physicians working and/or living in Kane County.
Illinois State Medical Society
JANUARY 2026
Upcoming Webinar Spotlights Latest Research on Sexual Harassment
This CME meets Illinois’ mandated requirement
Join our upcoming webinar for a thorough explanation about sexual harassment as defined by recent research, including the legal framework and its implications. You’ll also learn to identify behaviors that constitute unlawful sexual harassment, as well as gain insights into best practices for implementing corrective measures and creating a safe, respectful workplace environment.
Relevant federal and state statutory provisions will also be highlighted, along with the legal remedies available to victims, underscoring the importance of an informed approach to addressing these issues. Additionally, the presentation will outline the critical responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation and resolution of sexual harassment incidents.
This webinar is co-sponsored by ISMS and ISMIE Mutual.
Sexual Harassment: Current Realities and Future Directions
Tuesday, January 20 | Noon to 1 p.m. (CT)
ISMS members and their employed staff may join this webinar at no cost!
Register today!
This education fulfills 1 hour of CME pertaining to sexual harassment prevention training required for Illinois physicians every three years for licensure renewal.
Questions? Please contact the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team by email.
Meet KCMS Resident Member and 2025 Scholarship Recipient
Anthony Pace, DO
Primary Specialty: Family Medicine
McGaw Family Medicine Residency at Delnor Hospital
Past President Message - Dr. John Davine
Message from the Past President
After six years as president, I am happy to pass the torch on to my good friend and colleague, Phil Branshaw, MD. When I started as president in 2019, we did not foresee the looming COVID 19 pandemic which would alter the way we live life and do business for so many years. I am proud of the perseverance of the Kane County Medical Society and all its members throughout the last 6 years. Not only did we perform admirably for our patients and staff against a disruptive and lethal hundred-year virus, but we also persisted in the face of adversity from excessive regulation, insurance hassles, rising costs, and looming liability concerns.
A great thanks goes out to our executive director, Mara Little, who has been steadfast in her commitment to KCMS through challenging times, along with all our board members. Phil served as vice president last year and is now aided by longtime historian/new vice president Wayne Polek. Larry Johnson has given countless hours to KCMS as its long-standing treasurer. Brad Epstein has been a guiding force for us all but is sadden that he no longer carries the past president title! Louis Camras, Bob Nudera, Joe Onwuta and Patrick Para have been steadfast and loyal board members for many years. Will Velasquez, our resident member, has been a breath of fresh air and has reduced the average board age considerably. And I congratulate Bob Rivers, our KCMS 2024 Physician of the Year recipient, who has worked tirelessly for decades caring for residents of our county.
We have held numerous programs annually to represent the interests of member physicians, advocate for patients, promote the doctor/patient relationship, encourage the ethical practice of medicine and improve public health. Comradery is important in our profession, and I encourage all of you to attend more meetings and bring your younger colleagues to continue the mission of our 160-year-old medical society.
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your president.
John Davine, MD, FAAFP
Physician of the Year Award - Robert Rivers, MD
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Career Options for Young Physicians
KCMS President Speaks to IMSA Students
KCMS President, Dr. John Davine, speaks to IMSA students interested in medicine.
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