About

The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, serves as the charitable affiliate of the Pennsylvania Medical Society with a focus to provide access to medical school education; peer monitoring for physicians who suffer from substance use disorders, mental health issues and behavioral concerns; and unbiased clinical competency assessment services for physicians. All Foundation programs are undergirded by philanthropic support.

Contributions from our generous donors make up more than 20 percent of the operating budget. In addition to our Peer Assistance Monitoring Program and Student Financial Services, The Foundation also provides bookkeeping and financial service management to more than 20 associations and specialty societies.

Our Mission

The mission of The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society is to provide programs and services for individual physicians and others that improve the well-being of Pennsylvanians and sustain the future of medicine.

Our Values

Quality

We hold our decisions, programs, and employees to a high standard of excellence.

Integrity

We rigorously adhere to ethical standards and trust-based relationships with our partners.

Respect

We strive to be kind, compassionate, and empathetic as we work toward our goals.

Transparency

We're committed to professionalism and transparency in our operations.

Diversity

We aspire to be a diverse organization that fosters opportunity and understanding.

Access

We provide access to our services to as many constituencies as possible.

Stewardship

We wisely manage and grow our financial resources through program operations, philanthropy, and investment.

Innovation

We take informed risks to build upon our success and services to support medical professionals and students.

Confidentiality

We ensure client and donor confidentiality. The Foundation complies with federal and state laws and social work and philanthropy codes of ethical standards.

PANO Accredited

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Society upholds its Mission, Vision and Values by following the Standards for Excellence Code of Ethics. View the ethics code here.

August 2020 - The Foundation Earns Standards of Excellence Accreditation for Nonprofit Ethics and Accountability

The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society has been awarded the Seal of Excellence by the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) for meeting the highest standards in nonprofit ethics, governance, and accountability.

This nationality recognized Standards for Excellence® accreditation is granted to nonprofits that voluntarily undergo a rigorous peer review evaluating areas such as mission, governance, financial practices, legal compliance, and transparency.

"Our team worked hard to demonstrate our commitment to ethical practices across all programs—from the Physicians' Health Program to LifeGuard and Student Financial Services," said Heather A. Wilson, MSW, CFRE, Executive Director. "This seal confirms our dedication to integrity and impact."

Medical Director Raymond C. Truex, Jr., MD, FAANS, FACS, added, "We chose to open ourselves to deep analysis because we believe in building a stronger, more effective nonprofit."

PANO's Standards for Excellence® program promotes values like honesty, trust, and accountability—cornerstones of responsible nonprofit leadership. The Foundation's achievement places it among a select group of Pennsylvania nonprofits committed to the transparency and excellence.

Learn more about the Standards for Excellence at www.pano.org.