San Bernardino County Medical Society

09/04/2026

PHYSICIANS YOU'RE INVITED!!

The Maternal and Child Health Summit brings together public health partners, providers, and community organizations to strengthen collaborative approaches in maternal and child health.

Sponsored by IEHP, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, and Riverside University Health System - Public Health, the event will take place on Friday, September 25, 8am-4pm. Physicians can earn 1 CME credit at this event. Scan the QR code to register.

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

On Sept. 1, Cindy Faulkner was appointed First 5 San Bernardino’s new executive director.

Faulkner steps into the role with 22 years of experience at First 5 San Bernardino, most recently serving as interim executive director and, before that, assistant director. Throughout her tenure, she has helped strengthen partnerships and coordinated systems of support that give San Bernardino County’s youngest children and their families the resources they need to be healthy, safe and ready to thrive.

CONGRATULATIONS CINDY!!! Excited to continue working with you in this new role. 👏👏👏

Read more >> https://main.sbcounty.gov/2026/09/03/first-5-san-bernardino-appoints-cindy-faulkner-as-executive-director/.

Cindy Faulkner was appointed First 5 San Bernardino’s new executive director. On Sept. 1, Cindy Faulkner was appointedFirst 5 San Bernardino’s new executive director. Faulkner steps into the role with...

09/03/2026

The Dev A. GnanaDev Trauma Center at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) was recently reverified as an adult Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT).

Verified trauma centers must meet essential criteria that ensure trauma care capability and the highest level of institutional performance, as outlined in the ACS COT's current manual, “Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.”

Read more >>
https://main.sbcounty.gov/2026/09/03/arrowhead-regional-medical-center-receives-reverification-from-the-american-college-of-surgeons-committee-on-trauma/.

The Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) trauma team prepares to treat a patient arriving in a medical helicopter. The Dev A. GnanaDev Trauma Center at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC)...

09/03/2026

Medical Board of California fees for initial physician licensure and biennial license renewal will increase from $1,151 to $1,255 beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

Read more >> https://www.cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/view/ArticleId/81372/Medical-board-physician-licensing-fees-to-increase-Jan-1.

Medical Board of California fees for initial physician licensure and biennial license renewal will increase from $1,151 to $1,255 beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

, or death as determined by neurologic criteria, can be difficult for families to understand because patients may still have a pulse, warm skin, chest rise with mechanical ventilation, or reflexive movements.

💡 This JAMA Insights article discusses how simple, direct, and precise language may help clinicians communicate that brain death is legal death and reduce confusion during evaluation and determination.

🔗 https://ja.ma/3V8Jump

09/02/2026

A physician is bringing antitrust claims against the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) for what she alleges is a monopoly over the residency application process that's gouging doctors.

Kaitlin Buhrke, DO, a wound care physician* in Phoenix, filed the proposed class-action lawsuit in August, claiming that AAMC's Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) has very little competition and charges applicants too much.

Read more at: https://www.medpagetoday.com/hospitalbasedmedicine/graduatemedicaleducation/122844

*An earlier version of this article misstated Dr. Buhrke’s specialty. She is a wound care physician, not a general surgeon.

09/02/2026

A California bill that would set a statewide sidewalk speed limit and impose new requirements on electric bicycle sellers and manufacturers has made it to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk. Assembly Bill 2346, authored by Assemblymember Lori Wilson, D-Suisun City, directly addresses concerns brought forth by doctors, said Angela Hill, legislative advocate and registered lobbyist with the California Medical Association, which sponsored AB 2346. “A lot of the injuries that our physicians do see do occur in and around sidewalks, crosswalks, and include pedestrians,” Hill said. CMA began engaging with state lawmakers on e-bikes after doctors and other medical professionals continued to see “an alarming increase in severe and traumatic injuries as a result of people riding electric bicycles,” Hill added.

Read more >> https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article317076158.html.

Assembly Bill 2346 would require point-of-sale education and establish guidelines for multi-use trail speed limits.