CMS Membership

Membership in the Capital Medical Society is open only to physicians in Leon, Jefferson, Wakulla and Gadsden Counties. To join the Capital Medical Society, please contact us at (850) 877-9018 or download our Membership Application (this is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file).

An Invitation to Join the Capital Medical Society

Membership is available to all qualified allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) physicians in our four counties: Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson and Wakulla.

The Capital Medical Society maintains a joint-membership policy, meaning that in order to join CMS, physicians must also join the Florida Medical Association. We believe we are most effective as an advocacy organization for physicians when we act in partnership with our statewide organization.

Steps to Join Organized Medicine

1. Fill out and sign the membership application.
2. Mail your completed application to:
   Capital Medical Society
   1204 Miccosukee Road
   Tallahassee, FL 32308
3. Or fax your application to (850) 878-0218.
4. Our CMS Membership Committee (all physicians) reviews all applications. The CMS Membership Committee recommends new members to the CMS Board of Governors for acceptance.
5. You will receive a letter in the mail of your acceptance and an Invoice for your dues.
6. We will forward your application to the FMA. They will bill you separately for FMA dues.
7. You will be announced as a new member in our newsletter. Therefore, please submit a headshot photo of yourself. Photos may also be emailed to rcarlin@capmed.org.
8. Please come to our next membership meeting so you may be introduced to the members.
9. If you would like to join a CMS committee, let the executive director or a CMS board member know. We will be pleased to share ways in which you can become involved.

Membership Benefits

• Physician Referral Service - Capital Medical Society makes approximately 2,000 referrals per year to member physicians.
• Physician Information Service - The Medical Society answers inquiries about member physicians' medical backgrounds and board certifications
• Advocacy in the Legislature – CMS works closely with the FMA to pass legislation that protects physicians and their patients. We also keep your office informed of any new legislation passed that would impact your practice. For a Legislative Update, go to the Florida Medical Association website.
• Membership Meetings - An excellent way to keep in touch with your colleagues and hear guest speakers on issues in medicine today.
• Family Activities - Two elegant dinner functions are an opportunity to invite your spouse or guest. We also host a Doctor/Child or Doctor/Family Dinner and Newcomer Reception. Network with colleagues and spend time with your family at the same time.
• CME Programs - CMS co-sponsors a variety of seminars throughout the year, including all CME programs required for members.
• Political Action – CMS, through FLAMPAC, advises physicians which candidates support issues important to organized medicine.
• Employment Service – We are listed in the Tallahassee Yellow Pages under employment agencies and receive resumes from people interested in working in physician office. There is no charge to members.
• Peer Review Process - The Internal Affairs Committee reviews formal complaints and helps members resolve their differences with patients. Nonmembers, without this benefit, risk direct DBPR action.
• We Care Network - Thanks to the volunteer work of many Medical Society physician members, needy patients have a chance to seek specialty medical care through the We Care Network. Physician volunteers receive well-deserved recognition for their service.
• Cap Scan – An award-winning, monthly newsletter includes information you need to know about issues affecting your practice. Members are welcome to submit articles.
• Committees - The Medical Society has active committees, which address a variety of issues including legal, CME, legislative, access to care, media relations and membership services. Your colleagues are working hard for you.
• Speaker Bureau - The Medical Society provides the names of physician members to organizations and civic groups in need of guest speakers on medical topics.
• Pagers - Monthly discounts on pagers, voicemail and airtime, plus personalized services for sales and repairs.
• Website Link – If your medical practice has a website, we will add a link to your site from the CMS website.
• Mailings – The CMS mailing lists and labels are available to members only.

Annual Dues

CMS has a joint membership policy with the FMA. Joint membership is required.

Capital Medical Society

Full Active: $425.00
Active 1st Year: $213.00
Active 2nd Year: $319.00
Associate: $285.00 (Government or University employed physicians)
Retired: $150.00 w/Meals
Retired: $50.00 w/out Meals
Resident: $25.00
Student: $20.00 (4 Years)

Florida Medical Association

Full Active: $400.00
Active 1st Year: $200.00
Active 2nd Year: $300.00
Associate: $114.00
Retired: $57.00
Resident: $11.50
Student: $23.00 (4 Years)

License Information

For license updating/adding/changing your practice location, either mail or fax a letter stating your changes to:

Department of Health
Florida Board of Medicine
4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C01
Tallahassee, FL 32399

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FAX to 1-850-487-9626

To speak to a service representative, call 850-245-4444 and follow menu instructions for physicians.