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Illinois State Medical Society
AUGUST 2025
Learn More About Supporting Children with Developmental Disabilities, Autism in Your Clinical Practice
As of 2022, at least 19 million children in the United States are living with developmental disabilities – with fewer than 800 board-certified developmental and behavioral pediatricians to care for them. And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the estimated prevalence of autism in 8-year-olds is one in 31 children.
Most children are not able to access subspecialty care for developmental conditions. As a result, physicians of all specialties are likely to encounter questions about the next best steps to support neurodivergent children and individuals with developmental delays and disabilities in their healthcare environments.
Join ISMS’ webinar to learn more about neurodevelopmental conditions, referral options and resources, and effective communication strategies to support clinical encounters.
Thursday, August 14 | Noon to 1 p.m. (CT)
ISMS members and their employed staff may access this webinar at no cost.
Register today!
Questions? Please contact the ISMS Health Policy Research and Advocacy team by email.**********************************************************************************************************
2025 Women in Medicine Summit Coming this Fall to Chicago!
The 2025 Women in Medicine Summit (WIMS) will take place on September 18-20 in Chicago.
This year’s three-day CME conference, the Power of Women in Medicine Summit, will focus on helping attendees learn skills in leadership, negotiations, challenging situations, achieving work-life balance and accelerating career growth.
Register now for WIMS 2025! | Access the agenda.
If you have questions, please send ISMS an email.
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
KCMS 2024 Annual Dinner Meeting
Wednesday, November 13 at Oscar Swan Country Inn
Physician of the Year Award - Robert Rivers, MD |
KCMS President Speaks to IMSA Students
KCMS President, Dr. John Davine, speaks to IMSA students interested in medicine.
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