Connecticut State Medical Society Selects New President to Lead Organization

Stacy J. Taylor, MD, a family medicine physician, has been inaugurated as the 185th President of the Connecticut State Medical Society (CSMS)—one of the nation’s oldest medical societies and a leading advocate for patients and the practice of medicine in Connecticut.

“Patient care has always held a very important spot in my life. In my own practice, it is essential my patients feel safe and cared for, and it is critical that patients can experience that anywhere they receive care in Connecticut,” said Dr. Stacy Taylor, whose medical practice is based in Torrington.

In addition to her practice as a family physician, Dr. Taylor is a clinical instructor for the UConn School of Medicine and the UConn Family Medicine Residency Program.

“It is a privilege to teach the next generation of caregivers,” said Dr. Taylor, who received her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and has been practicing for more than two decades.   Throughout her career, she has been heavily involved in the medical community, serving on CSMS’s Board of Directors, representing Litchfield County and chairing the Women’s Section and the Strategic Planning Committee.

She is also an active member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has served as president, secretary and legislative chair of the Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Taylor is also a delegate in the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates.

The mission of the Connecticut State Medical Society is “to be the voice of Connecticut physicians; to lead physicians in advocacy; to promote the profession of medicine; to improve the quality of care; and to safeguard the health of our patients.”

Dr. Taylor succeeds David J. Hass, MD, who just completed his one-year term as CSMS President.

“I want to thank our outgoing president David J. Hass for all he contributed to our incredible society in the last year. It is my greatest pleasure to take on this role as president and continue the Society’s push for legislative action and provide the best care to all patients in Connecticut,” Dr. Taylor added.

Dr. Taylor has been a member of the CSMS Legislative Committee and an annual participant in Physicians Day at the State Capitol, discussing key issues affecting both medical providers and patients with state legislators. She has also represented CSMS multiple times by providing testimony to the Public Health Committee on numerous public health issues.

For more information on the Connecticut State Medical, visit www.csms.org.