June 27, 2013 was a special evening for us at PWG. The San Mateo County Medical Association held its Annual Meeting of Members at the Burlingame Country Club. It is my honor and privilege to now be inducted as the President of the San Mateo County Medical Association for 2013-2014.
I have been affiliated with this organization since I began my pediatric practice in San Mateo County in 1996. In the beginning I called on them for practice support and advice, then in 2008 I was invited to join the Board of Directors. That was when I got a much bigger picture of all the different activities that the SMCMA (and it’s parent organization the California Medical Association) does on behalf of physicians and their patients. It encompasses everything from advocating for legislation that protects both physicians and patients to pushing for education and awareness on current issues in healthcare.
This platform of awareness has convinced me that political advocacy for children is something I want to continue to do. Children can have a very faint voice in politics, and by speaking up on their behalf as a pediatrician I can help amplify that voice.
I want to thank Dr. Eileen for all her help and encouragement, she has been a tireless cheerleader encouraging me to keep going forward and speaking up. And a special shout out to the PWG team, their support gives me the time to spend on activities I feel passionate about.
Here’s to a good year for all of us 🙂 Dr. Niki
