About the Foundation

The Foundation was created in 1995 by the Bexar County Medical Society (membership of physicians) and the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance (membership of physician spouses) as the philanthropic arm of the Society. Its mission is to support healthcare issues in the San Antonio community and increase educational opportunities in a healthcare careers. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to area students pursuing careers in the medical, nursing and other health-related careers and grants to community organizations.

 

BCMS Foundation

6243 West IH-10, Suite 600

San Antonio, Texas 78201     

Phone: (210)301-4398;

Fax: (210)301-2162     

E-Mail: amber.shelton@bcms.org

 

Upcoming Events

14th Annual "Making the Rounds"
Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Tournament Information

Registration Form

Sponsorship Opportunities

 


2008 Golf Tournament

14th Annual “Making The Rounds” Golf Tournament

Thursday, May 1, 2008

at the “Must Play” Quarry Golf Club

Morning and Afternoon tee times, all meals provided,

helicopter ball drop and other door prizes!

Your participation or donation in the competitive scramble will help many young adults create a better tomorrow by aiding them with their endeavors to pursue a career in the medical field. Because of your consideration, the BCMS Foundation was able to give away $76, 000 in scholarships this past June. Your consideration will not only make an extraordinary difference in the lives of these young adults, but also for the wellbeing of our future.

To sponsor an event, purchase tickets, make a donation or buy raffle tickets, click here for the form.

 

Thank you to our "Making the Rounds" Golf Tournament Sponsors!

Title Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Helicopter Ball Drop

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Hole-in-One

Mercedes Benz of Boerne

Driving Contest

SWBC Wealth Management

Putting Contest

Heartland of San Antonio

Beverage Cart

Superior HealthPlan

Beverage Refill Station

AmeriPath

Prizes

Plastic, Reconstructive & Microsurgical Associates
of South Texas, P.A. (PRMA)

Breakfast

The Hanke Group

Lunch

Methodist Health Care

Dinner

Dr. Dale and Mertie Wood

 

Goodie Bags

Frost Bank

Golf Balls

PlainsCapital Bank

Corporate Sponsors

Advanced Medical Imaging

Compass Bank

CPL

First National Bank

Gentiva Health Services

Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics

Texas Medical Liability Trust (TMLT)

TexSan Heart Hospital

Vitas Hospice

Tee Box Sponsors

Catto & Catto, LLP

Independence Hill Retirement Resort Community

San Antonio Federal Credit Union

SNB Bank

Team Supporters of the Foundation

Advanced Medical Imaging

Aesthetic Dermatology Center

Brookdale Senior Living

Gulf States LTAC of New Braunfels

Hanger Prosthetic & Orthotics


2007 Gala

Thank you to our

Holiday Around the World

Sponsors and Donors!

 

Title Sponsor

 

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Baptist Healthcare System

Cavender Auto Family

Frost Bank

Texas MedClinic

Texas Medical Liability Trust

 

Silver Sponsors

Gastroenterology Consultants of
San Antonio

Methodist Healthcare System

Bronze Sponsors

Compass Bank

Humana

Pediatrix Medical Group

PlainsCapital Bank

SNB Bank of San Antonio

Superior HealthPlans

Texas Medical Association

 

Valet Sponsor

BMW Center of San Antonio

 

Table Sponsors
  • Aesthetic Enhancement - Robert Young, MD
  • AMERIGROUP Community Care
  • Ameripath
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health Care
  • Dr. Dale and Mertie Wood
  • Dr. David Shulman and
    Dr. Fernando Trujillo
  • Dr. Frank and Melissa Garcia
  • Dr. Gilbert and Linda Ruiz
  • Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker
  • Restorative Health Care
  • San Antonio College
  • Texsan Heart Hospital
  • University of Texas Health Science Center
    San Antonio
  • Promise Hospital of San Antonio
  • Texas Indio-American Physician Society (TIPS)

2007 Gala Donations

Community First HealthPlans

Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker

Stephen Fanning

 

2007 Auction Donations

Andie and Barbara

Bourdro's on the Riverwalk

Cheesy Jane's

Children's Fine Art Series

Cody-Harris Photography

Creative Chocolates

Dr. Frank and Melissa Garcia

Drs. Somiyaji and Rajam Ramamurthy

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards

Crumpets Restaurant

Fair Oaks Ranch Golf and Country Club

Joshua Creek Ranch

Langmore Photography

Natural Bridge Caverns

Omni Corpus Christie Hotel

Peneloza Jewelers

Pilates To Go

Ritz Camera Centers and Boaters World

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

2007 Scholarship Ceremony

June 12, 2007

The Bexar County Medical Society Foundation awarded a record $76,000 in scholarships during the scholarship ceremony held at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.  Students from 24 high schools in San Antonio and surrounding communities, 2006 scholarship recipients receiving a renewable scholarship, the Project Quest Program and the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio were honored.  Students receiving the scholarships were nominated by school and program counselors and plan to pursue careers in the medical, nursing or allied health fields.  Scholarship money was also awarded to the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Special scholarships awarded:

  • Dr. Dale and Mertie Wood Scholarships honoring David Shulman, MD, Sheldon Gross, MD
    and in memory of Forest "Frosty" Smith
  • Dr. Albert and Shirley Sanders Scholarship
  • Compass Bank Scholarship honoring BCMS President, Del Chumley, MD
  • The Kreager Law Firm honoring Dianna Burns, MD
  • Advanced Medical Imaging Scholarship in memory of Irving Ratner, MD
  • The Galan Family Scholarship

The BCMS Alliance also awarded scholarships to 4 students.


BCMS Foundation Board of Directors

Dale Wood, MD, President - Southwest Asthma and Allergy Clinic

Stephen Fitzer, Executive Director - BCMS & BCMS Foundation

Jeanne Bennett, Vice-President - Compass Bank

Patricia Baldeschwiler, Treasurer - BCMS

Del Chumley, MD, Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio

Louise Chumley, Secretary - BCMS Alliance

Steven Bishop - Humana

Dianna Burns-Banks, MD - South Texas Center for Pediatric Care

Mary Cruz - West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce

Bobbie De Los Santos -Advanced Medical Imaging Centers

Marcy Doderer - CHRISTUS Santa Rosa

Anne Foster - Frost Bank

Connie Gutierrez - PlainsCapital Bank

Michael Kreager - The Kreager Law Firm

Mark Weinstein, MD - SAn Antonio Skin and Cancer Clinic