Durham-Orange Medical Society News:

DOCMS Helps Launch "Project Access"

In December 2006 several community groups convened area stakeholders in an effort to commit to designing and implementing a local program to expand healthcare to Durham’s low-income uninsured population. One of the results of this process is the imminent beginning of “Project Access of Durham County.” This is a program that will provide specialty care to uninsured Durham residents living under 200% of the federal poverty level.

• Learn more about the history and mission of Project Access of Durham County
• Frequently Asked Questions about Project Access of Durham County
• Invitation to join Project Access
• Physicians: Participate in Project Access. Download the physician commitment form (Word file).

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New DOCMS Leadership for 2008

Devdutta Sangvai, MD, MBA, became the 2008 President of the DOCMS on December 12, 2007. Dr. Sangvai currently serves as the Medical Director of Duke Student Health and also holds the office of President of the AMA - Young Physicians Section. He was handed the President's gavel by outgoing 2007 DOCMS President, H. David Hardman, MD, MBA. More info...