Discover a treasure trove of resources tailored to your needs at MCSC’s Resource Library. Dive into educational materials, research publications, and advocacy resources to empower your professional journey. Whether you’re seeking clinical guidelines or career development tools, find everything you need to excel and make a difference in healthcare. RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS Discover a treasure trove of resources tailored to your needs at MCSC’s Resource Library. Dive into educational materials, research publications, and advocacy resources to empower your professional journey. Whether you’re seeking clinical guidelines or career development tools, find everything you need to excel and make a difference in healthcare. Empowering Minority Physicians: Tools for Success in a Predominantly White Field Addressing Healthcare Disparities: MCSC’s Policy Priorities MCSC recognizes the importance of medical education and training in addressing healthcare disparities and advancing health equity. We support policies to increase diversity in the healthcare workforce, expand funding for medical education programs serving underrepresented communities, and promote cultural competency training for healthcare professionals. Advancing Health Equity: MCSC’s Stance on Policy Reform MCSC advocates for evidence-based public health policies that promote disease prevention, community wellness, and population health. This includes supporting initiatives to address social determinants of health, improve access to preventive services, and combat public health threats such as infectious diseases and substance abuse. Equitable Access to Healthcare: MCSC’s Advocacy Efforts MCSC supports comprehensive healthcare reform efforts aimed at improving the efficiency, quality, and accessibility of healthcare in the United States. This includes advocating for initiatives to strengthen the Affordable Care Act, implement universal healthcare coverage, and transition to value-based care models.

As a leading voice in healthcare advocacy, the McCune Smith Cordice Medical Society (MCSC) is dedicated to championing policy positions that promote equity, access, and inclusivity in healthcare. With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities, MCSC takes a proactive stance on key policy issues to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for all. Policy Positions Championing Equity and Access in Healthcare As a leading voice in healthcare advocacy, the McCune Smith Cordice Medical Society (MCSC) is dedicated to championing policy positions that promote equity, access, and inclusivity in healthcare. With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities, MCSC takes a proactive stance on key policy issues to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for all. 01 Healthcare Access and Affordability: MCSC advocates for policies that ensure equitable access to affordable healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity. This includes supporting initiatives to expand Medicaid coverage, increase funding for community health centers, and reduce out-of-pocket costs for essential healthcare services. 02 Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health: Recognizing the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes, MCSC calls for policies that address underlying socioeconomic factors such as poverty, education, and housing. By advocating for investments in social services, community development, and economic empowerment, MCSC aims to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and improve the overall well-being of marginalized communities. 03 Workforce Diversity and Inclusion: MCSC advocates for policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare workforce. This includes supporting initiatives to increase the representation of minority physicians in leadership positions, enhance cultural competency training for healthcare providers, and address implicit bias in medical education and training programs. 04 Maternal and Infant Health: MCSC is committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly among minority populations who experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. MCSC supports policies aimed at expanding access to prenatal care, reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, and addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. 05 Mental Health and Substance Abuse: MCSC advocates for policies that prioritize mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and support services. This includes supporting initiatives to increase access to mental health care providers, expand coverage for mental health services, and destigmatize mental illness within communities of color. 06 Healthcare Disparities Research and Data Collection: MCSC calls for policies that promote research and data collection on healthcare disparities to better understand the root causes of inequities and develop targeted interventions. This includes advocating for increased funding for disparities research, improving data collection methods to capture race and ethnicity data more accurately, and promoting the use of data-driven approaches to address disparities. 07 Hotels & Resorts Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust. Focus on what makes the business unique and how users can benefit from choosing it. 08 Healthcare Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust. Focus on what makes the business unique and how users can benefit from choosing it. 09 Transportation Use this space to promote the business, its products or its services. Help people become familiar with the business and its offerings, creating a sense of connection and trust. Focus on what makes the business unique and how users can benefit from choosing it.

Our Promise We pledge to always put the community first. That means being leaders in environmental, social and economic sustainability. This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features. Encourage site visitors to learn more by exploring the full list of services offered. Metrics and Goals This is a space to promote the business, its products or its services. Use this opportunity to help site visitors become more familiar with the business and its offerings. Reach out to current and potential clients and customers to build a sense of connection and trust. Explain what makes the business unique. Identify the qualities that set it apart from its competitors and describe them, staying true to the brand's authentic voice. Add engaging details to catch readers' interest and hold their attention. Let them know how they can learn more about the business and take advantage of its products or services. 01 Sustainability This is the space to describe the service. Focus the description on how customers or clients can benefit from using this service: explain how it solves a problem, or makes life easier or more enjoyable. 02 Climate Change This is the space to describe the service. Focus the description on how customers or clients can benefit from using this service: explain how it solves a problem, or makes life easier or more enjoyable. 03 Carbon Emissions This is the space to describe the service. Focus the description on how customers or clients can benefit from using this service: explain how it solves a problem, or makes life easier or more enjoyable. 04 Waste Management This is the space to describe the service. Focus the description on how customers or clients can benefit from using this service: explain how it solves a problem, or makes life easier or more enjoyable. 05 Community Impact This is the space to describe the service. Focus the description on how customers or clients can benefit from using this service: explain how it solves a problem, or makes life easier or more enjoyable.

MISSION STATEMENT To be a networking platform for minority physicians in the Greater New York area, and provide guidance and support as they address their unique challenges and those of their patients - through education, community outreach, political influence, advocacy, and mentorship. Applicant Information First name Last name Address City State Zip Email Office Address Address City State Zip Email Preferred Mailing Address? Home Office Education Medical School: Health Professional School: Degree? MD DO Other Medical Specialty: Licensure Number/State Membership Selection and Dues Active Physician – $200 licensed physicians (MD/DO), dentists, pharmacists in good standing and licensed to practice in NYS Affiliate – $150 providers that no longer reside or practice in New York State but wish to remain affiliated with the Society and participate in the activities of the Society Residents and Fellows – $75 graduates of recognized allopathic or osteopathic medical schools who are in training in accredited postgraduate programs in the tri-State area Students – $50 enrolled in recognized allopathic or osteopathic medical schools in the State of New York who choose to participate in the activities of the Society Retired – $100 fully retired from the practice of medicine and will abide by all membership requirements of the Society Emeritus membership – all past officers who have been in good standing for at least five years and have made significant contributions to the Society Honorary - Elected by the Society References Please list two professional references. Full Name: Relationship Phone Address Please list second professional reference. Full Name: Relationship Phone Address Disclaimer and Signature I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If this application leads to membership, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in my dismissal from the society. Signature Drawing mode selected. Drawing requires a mouse or touchpad. For keyboard accessibility, select Type or Upload. Date Month Day Year Submit Click on the file below to download the membership form Pay by Zelle to mccunesmithcordice@gmail.com

Professional Development: Access educational resources, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on the latest medical advancements and best practices. Professional Development Opportunities for advancement EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS Professional Development: Access educational resources, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on the latest medical advancements and best practices. Make a difference in the medical field and the black community. JOIN NOW

Cookie Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Cookie Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are your specific cookie-related practices. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Cookie Policy. Cookie Policy - the basics Having said that, in certain jurisdictions, you must inform your site visitors, in case your website tracks personal information through the use of cookies or similar technologies. In these jurisdictions, the local regulation often includes an obligation to be clear about what tracking tools (e.g. cookies, flash cookies, web beacons, etc.,) your website deploys, and what types of personal information these technologies gather. These policies often also tell the website visitors what is the website doing with the information that was collected. It's important to note that third-party services placing cookies or utilizing other tracking technologies through Wix´s services, may have their own policies regarding how they collect and store information. As these are external services, such practices are not covered by the Wix Privacy Policy. To learn more about this, check out our article “Cookies and Your Wix Site” .

Trending News

Board of Trustees Daniel Laroche, MD Karl Latortue, MD James Satterfield. MD Monique Defour-Jones, MD, MS, MBA Olusegun Adeonigbagbe, MD RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS First name Last name Email Committee Nominee Select NEW APP'T REAPP'TMENT REMOVE Address City Zip Phone Fax Specialty Submit

Privacy Policy A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of a Privacy Policy. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific privacy policies you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy - the basics Having said that, a privacy policy is a statement that discloses some or all of the ways a website collects, uses, discloses, processes, and manages the data of its visitors and customers. It usually also includes a statement regarding the website’s commitment to protecting its visitors’ or customers’ privacy, and an explanation about the different mechanisms the website is implementing in order to protect privacy. Different jurisdictions have different legal obligations of what must be included in a Privacy Policy. You are responsible to make sure you are following the relevant legislation to your activities and location. What to include in the Privacy Policy Generally speaking, a Privacy Policy often addresses these types of issues: the types of information the website is collecting and the manner in which it collects the data; an explanation about why is the website collecting these types of information; what are the website’s practices on sharing the information with third parties; ways in which your visitors an customers can exercise their rights according to the relevant privacy legislation; the specific practices regarding minors’ data collection; and much much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Privacy Policy” .

MEMBERS ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Members Accomplishments At MCSC, our members are dedicated to advancing the field of medicine and improving the quality of patient care. Our organization is comprised of some of the most accomplished medical professionals in the world, who have worked tirelessly to make game-changing advancements in their respective fields. We are proud of the contributions that our members have made, and we are committed to continuing to push boundaries and innovate in the healthcare industry. AWARDS LEADERSHIP RESEARCH INNOVATION AWARDS At MCSC, we are committed to advancing the field of medicine and providing our members with unparalleled support and resources. Our members are recipients of numerous prestigious awards, we are proud of their commitment to excellence and strive to uphold our reputation as leaders in the medical community. Dr. Ngozi Kanu On October 25th, 2024, Dr. Ngozi Kanu was honored with the prestigious Excellence in Education Award by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians. This esteemed recognition acknowledges Dr. Kanu's significant contributions to medical education, encompassing her dedication to teaching, mentoring residents, and fostering the growth of future physicians. Dr. Guitelle St-Victor Dr. Guitelle St-Victor participated in a conference on Perinatal Mental Health. It was held in Barcelona, Spain from September 4 - 7, 2024. The title of her presentation was: ALL I WANT IS A DIFFERENT BODY: THE PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT OF EATING DISORDERS DURING PREGNANCY “. Her presentation was very well received. Congratulations Dr St-Victor. Presented two posters at a psychiatric convention in Lausanne, Switzerland. She presented three posters at the Convention of the European Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine in Munich, Germany. Her presentations included the following: 1- Can we crack the glass ceiling: A psychosocial Challenge for Women in Academic Medicine 2-The Intersection of Epilepsy, Psychosis, Stigma: A case of misdiagnosis and Legal challenges, 3-Transforming Psychiatry Mentorship In the Post-Covid-19. The New Model at Nassau university Medical Center. Alexandra Belzie, MD Drs. Louis and Daniella Belzie: Congratulated for their daughter, Alexandra Belzie, MD, who started her Ophthalmology residency on July 1, 2024. Dr. Aime Lufulwabo Dr Aime Lufulwabo, recently completed his MPH from Yale University (May 2024) and completed a postgraduate medical education program from Harvard University (August 2024) Dr. Francine Hippolyte Inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society and received the 2024 Caribbean Impact Award from Caribbean News. James Satterfield, MD Completed his MS-MBA degree from Cornell University. Dr. Louis Auguste Won the President’s Award at Northwell for outstanding contributions. Hermes Privat Presented and defended his thesis at Quisqueya University, Haiti, and has become a full-fledged medical doctor. Dr. Allyn Toles Dr. Allyn Toles: Began working as an attending anesthesiologist at Northwell – Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Christian Laurent Christian Laurent has matched for plastic surgery in Louisville Kentucky Dr. Diane Tran Diane Tran has matched for OB/GYN at Northwell Health Dr. Franky Jacque Franky Jacque has matched for family medicine at Cook County Chicago Dr. Monique Defour-Jones MD, MS, MBA, FACOG has been promoted to the rank of Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine Hempstead, NY and Associate Chief Of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Northwell Health. LEADERSHIP At MCSC, we are committed to advancing the field of medicine and providing our members with unparalleled support and resources. Our members are recipients of numerous prestigious awards, we are proud of their commitment to excellence and strive to uphold our reputation as leaders in the medical community. Honoring Leadership and Global Community Impact McCune at the ACS convention in San Francisco SPOTLIGHT Introducing OutbreakNow — An AI-Powered Global Outbreak Monitoring Platform Did you know that most infectious disease outbreaks are first reported by local news outlets before official notifications from public health authorities? Recognizing this critical gap in traditional surveillance, one of our members—Dr. Aimé Lufulwabo, MD, MPH, who also serves as Chair of the Website Committee and Treasurer—has developed an innovative solution at the intersection of epidemiology, clinical medicine, informatics, and quality improvement. After months of research, discovery, and development, Dr Lufulwabo is proud to announce the launch of OutbreakNow, an AI-powered global outbreak monitoring system that leverages news media and diverse data sources from around the world to detect and track emerging public health threats in real time. 🌍 Explore the platform: 👉 www.outbreaknow.org What Is OutbreakNow? OutbreakNow is a real-time outbreak intelligence platform designed to detect, track, and visualize infectious disease outbreaks as they unfold. By synthesizing global news signals and other data streams, the platform delivers timely, actionable insights that empower governments, health systems, researchers, and communities to act early—before outbreaks escalate into epidemics. Current Version & Future Vision This is the first version of the platform, and users are encouraged to share constructive feedback directly through the site to help guide future enhancements. Planned developments include: Collaboration with local and national health departments Integration with EMR systems worldwide Expansion of data sources to further strengthen global surveillance capabilities Access & Collaboration OutbreakNow is freely accessible to everyone. Users simply need to sign up to explore the full suite of dashboards and features. Member Spotlight: Honoring Leadership and Global Community Impact We are proud to recognize Dr. Aimé Lufulwabo, MD, MPH for receiving two Certificates of Recognition from the City of New York in acknowledgment of his exceptional leadership and global community impact. Certificates of Recognition: - NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs December 31, 2025 - Office of the President of the Borough of the Bronx December 31, 2025 These honors were awarded in recognition of Dr. Lufulwabo’s contributions through the Global Health and Quality Alliance (GHQA) in addressing health disparities among diverse communities worldwide. His work is carried out through the Community Sunday Clinic program under the Global Health and Development Aid Foundation, which provides accessible, community-centered care to underserved populations. Through this initiative, Dr. Lufulwabo has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing health equity, strengthening community-based healthcare delivery, and fostering global collaboration. His leadership continues to create meaningful impact by improving access to care and supporting vulnerable communities both locally and internationally. These recognitions highlight the powerful role of physician leaders in advancing global health, public service, and community-driven solutions. Diana Mosquera Diana Mosquera, MD, MBA, FASA, member of the McCune Smith Cordice Medical Society, has been named to Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40 for 2026. Diana is Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, part of Northwell Health. Her journey to this recognition started out as an immigrant; a child brought by her parents to the United States from Colombia in hopes of a better life. Diana attended New York City public school and NYC’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provided Diana with opportunities to explore careers in science. Scholarships gave her the opportunity to attend and graduate Phi Beta Kappa from Stony Brook University, earn her MD with honors from Weill Cornell Medicine and earn her MBA from The Wharton School. Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System provided her with top-notch training in anesthesiology. Today, Diana leads clinical anesthesiology services across one of the busiest academic medical centers in the region, chairs the Economic Affairs Committee for the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) and mentors the next generation of physicians, many of whom remind her of herself. This year's class, as Crain's put it, spans industries from finance to real estate to healthcare and reflects a city that keeps investing in the future. New York invested in Diana and she is a physical manifestation of what happens when communities invest in their next generation. Dr. Mosquera will be the upcoming keynote speaker at the General Assembly of the McCune Smith Cordice Medical Society on August 15, 2026. Her topic will be : US Healthcare Payments and Access to Safe Maternal Care.

As a leading voice in healthcare advocacy, the McCune Smith Cordice Medical Society (MCSC) is dedicated to championing policy positions that promote equity, access, and inclusivity in healthcare. With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers that perpetuate health disparities, MCSC takes a proactive stance on key policy issues to drive meaningful change and improve health outcomes for all. POLICY POSITIONS - Maternal and Infant Health: MCSC is committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly among minority populations who experience disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and infant mortality. MCSC supports policies aimed at expanding access to prenatal care, reducing maternal morbidity and mortality, and addressing racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes. Mental Health and Substance Abuse: MCSC advocates for policies that prioritize mental health and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and support services. This includes supporting initiatives to increase access to mental health care providers, expand coverage for mental health services, and destigmatize mental illness within communities of color. Healthcare Disparities Research and Data Collection: MCSC calls for policies that promote research and data collection on healthcare disparities to better understand the root causes of inequities and develop targeted interventions. This includes advocating for increased funding for disparities research, improving data collection methods to capture race and ethnicity data more accurately, and promoting the use of data-driven approaches to address disparities. By advocating for these policy positions, MCSC seeks to create a healthcare system that is equitable, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all individuals and communities. Through collaboration with policymakers, community leaders, and other stakeholders, MCSC works tirelessly to drive policy change that advances health equity and improves the health and well-being of everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Healthcare Access and Affordability: MCSC advocates for policies that ensure equitable access to affordable healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, or ethnicity. This includes supporting initiatives to expand Medicaid coverage, increase funding for community health centers, and reduce out-of-pocket costs for essential healthcare services Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health: Recognizing the impact of social determinants of health on health outcomes, MCSC calls for policies that address underlying socioeconomic factors such as poverty, education, and housing. By advocating for investments in social services, community development, and economic empowerment, MCSC aims to eliminate disparities in health outcomes and improve the overall well-being of marginalized communities. Workforce Diversity and Inclusion: MCSC advocates for policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare workforce. This includes supporting initiatives to increase the representation of minority physicians in leadership positions, enhance cultural competency training for healthcare providers, and address implicit bias in medical education and training programs.

Terms & Conditions A legal disclaimer The explanations and information provided on this page are only general and high-level explanations and information on how to write your own document of Terms & Conditions. You should not rely on this article as legal advice or as recommendations regarding what you should actually do, because we cannot know in advance what are the specific terms you wish to establish between your business and your customers and visitors. We recommend that you seek legal advice to help you understand and to assist you in the creation of your own Terms & Conditions. Terms & Conditions - the basics Having said that, Terms and Conditions (“T&C”) are a set of legally binding terms defined by you, as the owner of this website. The T&C set forth the legal boundaries governing the activities of the website visitors, or your customers, while they visit or engage with this website. The T&C are meant to establish the legal relationship between the site visitors and you as the website owner. T&C should be defined according to the specific needs and nature of each website. For example, a website offering products to customers in e-commerce transactions requires T&C that are different from the T&C of a website only providing information (like a blog, a landing page, and so on). T&C provide you as the website owner the ability to protect yourself from potential legal exposure, but this may differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, so make sure to receive local legal advice if you are trying to protect yourself from legal exposure. What to include in the T&C document Generally speaking, T&C often address these types of issues: Who is allowed to use the website; the possible payment methods; a declaration that the website owner may change his or her offering in the future; the types of warranties the website owner gives his or her customers; a reference to issues of intellectual property or copyrights, where relevant; the website owner’s right to suspend or cancel a member’s account; and much much more. To learn more about this, check out our article “Creating a Terms and Conditions Policy” .