In 1852, the first physicians arrived in Seattle, WA. As the city's population grew, local physicians began raising awareness of public health issues and provided health services to those who could not afford them. Many of those physicians naturally fell into leadership roles in the community. Even before Washington became a state in 1889, KCMS was formally organized.

These founding physicians were involved in political, social, and business activities that helped define the formation of WA state. During the summer of 1888, 23 Seattle physicians identified the need for an organization to assist in dealing with public health problems and decided to form a society to establish and uphold high medical practice standards in King County.

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Delegates Report

King County Medical Society pursues legislative efforts with the help of its dedicated lobbyist, James Paribello. We actively communicate with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels. The goal of the KCMS Delegate Council is to ensure that elected officials hear the unique voices of King County physicians.

Committees Report

The King County Medical Society strives to provide its members with opportunities to influence their community and make meaningful contributions towards realizing the goals and objectives of the Society. Being a member of a Society committee is one of the best ways for doctors to work together, form connections, and effect change.

Members on the Move Report

With so many changes in healthcare, there is a lot of physician movement. It's nearly impossible to track where and when colleagues (or your favorite referral doctor) have moved. We offer the 'Members on the Move' opportunity. If you are a member who is moving, changing your practice emphasis, adding colleagues, closing your practice, or retiring, please let us know.

KCMS Community Foundation Report

The KCMS Community Foundation (KCMS- CF) is designing scholarships to support URiM students. The KCMS-CF acknowledges the historical and enduring effects of racism against Black and Indigenous people and other People of Color. KCMS-CF acknowledges the unique structural challenges URiMs face during medical training and throughout their careers and believes that diversity and inclusion in medicine remain critical to improving health care.

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