About COMS
A community of support for Central Oregon's providers.
The Central Oregon Medical Society supports continuing education, professional collaboration, and personal connection among medical professionals. COMS is open to all providers (MD, DO, NP, & PA) across Central Oregon.
Founded in 1919, COMS is among the oldest medical societies in Oregon, and boasts the third largest membership in the state. COMS is governed by an executive committee elected by the general membership. In 2014, we revised our bylaws to grant membership to Physician Assistants. And in 2016 our membership voted overwhelmingly to welcome Nurse Practitioners.
The Central Oregon Medical Society supports continuing education, professional collaboration, and personal connection among medical professionals. We offer educational programs throughout the year as well as a regular group activities such as mountain biking, hiking, overlanding, skiing, and more!
COMS partners with organizations including St. Charles Health System, Central Oregon Independent Providers Association, Central Oregon Community College, and City Club of Central Oregon to offer larger programs of benefit to our members and the communities.
Recognizing the toll that burnout and moral injury have upon our colleagues, COMS partnered with the Oregon Wellness Project in 2018 to offer free access to confidential counseling professionals. Learn more on our wellness page.
Our Executive Committee
Mike Henderson, DO
Michael Schlepp, MD
Ali Chisti, MD, MPH
Brandon Brasher, PA
Sierra Miller, DO, AAHIVS
Matt Snodgrass, MD
Matt Eschelbach, DO
Osvaldo Schirripa, MD
Archie Bleyer, MD
Ex Officio
Helen Guerrero-Randall
Secretary
Central Oregon Medical Society
A community of support and growth for Central Oregon's medical providers.
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