The Central Florida Medical Society was founded in 1974, when eight (8) African American physicians formed a component society of the National Medical Association (NMA). The NMA is the largest Black medical organization in the world. These physicians were bedrock members of the Central Florida community and felt the need for a society that offered camaraderie, social outlet and clinical interaction that was not widely available to them in the general community.
Since its beginning, the members and the auxiliary have worked to promote health and health education in the Central Florida area. Programs have been presented in local churches, schools, neighborhood centers and health fairs. The Central Florida Medical Society is an annual contributor to the African American Health Summit providing clinical leadership and physical examination to male participants attending the event. Members have served as Mentors for minority students at various healthcare programs. Other members mentored with Seminole Community College’s Community Mentor Program and have volunteered with Concerned Citizens to Combat Cancer, Inc.’s signature community program, The Original Partnership for Minority Health Education Initiative.
Most medical specialties are represented within the membership of the medical society. As the Central Florida community grows and more physicians of color establish practice in the are, the Central Florida Medical Society anticipates serving the educational and collegial needs of the physicians in our area.