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2016 interim meeting ; mms website october 7 2016 vital signs this week warning that its passage will increase access to marijuana for teens and be detrimental to public health mms and 10 statewide physician specialty groups formally declared their opposition to ballot question 4 which would legalize marijuana use for those 21 and older . 11 physician groups declare opposition to recreational marijuana october 4 2016 the massachusetts medical society along with 10 statewide physician specialty groups have jointly announced their opposition to question 4 the ballot initiative that would legalize recreational marijuana in the state . the physicians represent a wide range of medical specialties including internal ... read more latest news mms blog the president s podium the real issue of question 4october 12 2016 update opioid education surpasses 20 000 coursesoctober 7 2016 october physician focus telemedicineseptember 30 2016 subscribe to this feed read more mms blog popular resources online cme courses browse offerings and earn cme credit for online courses on topics such as end of life care pain management public health risk management and electronic health records . members receive discounted rates on courses . register for live events register for cme events and earn continuing medical education credits and register for committee meetings webinars and other free events . health care proxy the health care proxy is a simple document legally valid in massachusetts which allows you to name someone an agent to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to make or communicate those decisions . choosing a specialty for medical students published studies suggest that as many as 20 percent of medical school graduates switch specialties before completing their first residency . here are some resources that can help you make the best decision for you . find a physician search our member database to find physicians for you based off of location and specialties . join mms mms members receive great benefits such as access to the new england journal of medicine a strong voice to advocate medical issues conferences and events on important topics and much more ... join or renew tweets by subsidiaries & affiliates nejm group physician health services charitable foundation physicians insurance agency of massachusetts mms alliance tools mms blog mms connect subscribe to e newsletters site map find us directions contact us notices advertise with mms privacy policy copyright policy hardware & software requirements help & frequently asked questions copyright 2016 . massachusetts medical society 860 winter street waltham woods corporate center waltham ma 02451 1411 781 893 4610 781 893 3800 member information hotline 800 322 2303 x7311