Founded in 1972, the Philippine Medical Society of Northern California has served as a cornerstone organization for Filipino-American healthcare professionals throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Operating as a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit entirely staffed by volunteers, PMSNC originated with a simple mission: to foster fellowship among Filipino physicians while providing charitable medical assistance to underserved communities. Over five decades, the organization has evolved into a comprehensive professional society based in Foster City, CA, that unites healthcare workers across multiple disciplines—from physicians and nurses to pharmacists and support staff—in pursuit of shared values and community service. The society's founding members recognized that professional relationships and mutual support could drive both personal growth and meaningful community impact. Today, PMSNC honors that legacy through its annual medical-surgical missions, which have provided care to vulnerable populations in the Philippines for over three decades, and through its robust scholarship program that has supported qualified Filipino and Filipino-American medical students with financial assistance since 1986. The organization maintains a perpetual endowment trust fund dedicated to scholarships, reflecting its long-term commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. PMSNC's culture emphasizes collaboration, demonstrated through partnerships with major health organizations and community groups throughout the Foster City region and Bay Area. By combining professional development with hands-on community service, PMSNC embodies the principle that healthcare practitioners can simultaneously advance their careers and serve those most in need.
Foster City, CA