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Vision

The vision of SOMS is a collaborative community of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician associates who are unified in their desire to provide high-quality care. Learning, social, and advocacy opportunities bring us together to deepen knowledge, relationships, and positive impacts on patients and healthcare professionals in Southern Oregon.

Mission

  • Promote excellence in medical practice, education, quality, and access.
  • Facilitate professional collaboration.
  • Support ethical standards among colleagues.
  • Advocate for proactive, progressive public health and community well-being, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Upcoming topics and speakers include:  

  • September 12, 2026. White Coats, Bright Lights. (No CME. Family friendly gathering.)
  • October 14, 2026. Sports Hand Injuries. Ting Zhang, MD.
  • November 11, 2026. Sleep Medicine. Jen Henderson, DO.
  • December 9, 2026. Tuberculosis. Heidi Behm, RN, MPH
  • January 13, 2027. Oregon Wellness Program and Current State of Healthcare. Governor John Kitzhaber.
  • February 20, 2027. Annual Gala. (No CME in February.)

Thank you to PrimeCare for being the Medical Society’s Sponsor July Sponsor!

We appreciate the support!

Committee Members

Members-at-Large:

Sue Kohler-Patterson, MD

Jacob Ross, FNP 

Gina Jones, PA 

 Ivy Hsieh, MD

SOMS Co-Founders 2024-2026

Doug Diehl, MD

Diane Engelhardt

Kristi Laughlin Raudy, PA

Mona McArdle, MD

Cristian Mendoza-Ruvacalba, DNP

Leona O’Keefe, MD

Vanessa Raber

Shauna Spees

Ee Lin Wan, MD

Eric Webb, MD

Daniel Weiner, DO