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Jon D. Marhenke, MD, an Indianapolis Psychiatrist, served as the 128th President of the Indianapolis Medical Society in 2001.
Dr. Marhenke graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1969, completed a rotating internship at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis in 1970, and finished his residency in Psychiatry at IU in 1975. He served as Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Medical Corps from 1971 to 1973. Dr. Marhenke was certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 1979.
He has served as Acting Director of the Mental Hygiene Clinic at the Roudebush V.A. Hospital in Indianapolis, and has also served on the hospital staffs of Methodist, Winona, St. Vincent’s, Humana Women’s and Community.
He has served on numerous committees at IU School of Medicine, Veteran’s Hospital, Crossroads Rehabilitation Center, Indiana Psychiatric Society, Indiana State Medical Association, Central State Hospital, and Methodist. He has been the Indiana Psychiatric Society Representative or Deputy Representative to the Assembly of District Branches of the American Psychiatric Association from 1987 to 2002.
His professional activities include Psychiatric Consultant to Military Entrance Examination and Processing Station from 1977 to the present, private practice of general adult psychiatry from 1976 to the present, and various other consulting services.
Dr. Marhenke has served on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Medical Society since 1991 and has held the position of Vice Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer on the Executive Committee. He has been active in the Society by serving on various committees.
Committees
Commission on Medical & Health Affairs
The Commission on Medical and Health Affairs shall consider and report to the Board of Directors on matters of medical and health care of the public, matters which generally affect the members of the Corporation in their general relationship with the public, matters which affect the circumstances in which members of the Corporation practice, and matters which threaten the integrity of patient/physician relationships. It shall be the Commission's responsibility to communicate the views of the Corporation to the public and public representatives. The President of the Society shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission on Medical and Health Affairs.
Commission on Professional Affairs
The Commission on Professional Affairs shall serve as the guardian of the ethics for medical practice of the membership, investigating the charges made against individual members of the Corporation by patients and/or fellow members as set forth in Article I of these Bylaws. The Commission on Professional Affairs shall, upon its determination of innocence, assist in the defense of members of the Corporation who have unjustly been accused. The Society's Commission on Professional Affairs is organized pursuant to Indiana's Peer Review Act as set forth at I.C. 34-4-12.6-1 et al, and claims all the rights, privileges, confidentiality and immunities provided therein. The IMS President Elect shall serve as Chairperson of the Commission on Professional Affairs.
Commission on Membership Services
The Commission on Membership Services shall deal with matters of individual benefit to members including but not limited to educational, social and general programs and publications. It shall be the responsibility of the Commission to solicit qualified applicants for membership, conduct appropriate programs to encourage continued membership in the Corporation and report to the Board of Directors. The Immediate Past President shall be Chairperson of the Commission on Membership Services and shall review applications during regularly scheduled meetings of the Executive Committee.
Building Assessment Task Force
To provide an assessment for future use of current IMS Headquarters for IMS Board of Directors.
Seventh District Medical Society
The Seventh District Medical Society is comprised of physicians who are members of Indianapolis Medical Society and the ISMA in those counties contiguous to Marion; i.e., Hendricks, Johnson, Marion and Morgan. The leadership meets quarterly to plan an Annual Meeting and to discuss issues of importance before the ISMA's Board of Trustees.
Indianapolis Medical Alliance
The philanthropic arm of the Indianapolis Medical Society would like to cordially invite all physicians' spouses to join and become active in the Indianapolis Medical Alliance. Dues are minimal and afford a wealth of opportunities. Committees and opportunities to serve are as varied as our membership. Whether you participate as a member of our extremely popular Bowling Group, Bridge Clubs, Garden Club, Investment Clubs, S.A.V.E. Project (Stop America's Violence Everywhere), in conjunction with the American Medical Association's Alliance, Legislative Awareness, or planning one of our upcoming fund-raisers, you're sure to find an area that fits your unique qualifications.
For many years, the Indianapolis Medical Alliance has been awarding scholarships to allied health students from our area. Please phone for an application to be considered during our process. If you are a student worthy of financial assistance or know of a student who qualifies, please let us hear from you. This year's Alliance is being led by a Steering Committee, consisting of: Karen Shoemaker, Evelyn Wellman, Jan Casale, Miriam Holden, Marcia Rice, Anne Schuster, Doris Hardacker, Mary Ann Campbell, and Charla Cain.
The Steering Committee Members encourage all physicians' spouses to particiate in this worthwile, vital organization. Call Brenda at 639-3406 today for additional information, or if you prefer, E-mail her at: bwillis@imsonline.org.