OUR MAGAZINE’S MANY METAMORPHOSES: Marin Medicine Marks Six Decades June 1, 2016 General Death and Dying, Marin Medicine Cynthia Melody, MNA Founded in 1898, the Marin County Medical Society issued its first publication 57 years later, in September 1955. According to Dr. Carroll A. Russell, the Society’s president at the time, The officers of the Marin County Medical Society have considered publishing this type of bulletin for some years, and we feel that the recent rapid increase in our membership has made it imperative for some type of publication as means for disseminating information and keeping each member posted about our ever-expanding activities. We realize that our esprit de corps is extremely high, and we know the quality of the medical profession in Marin County is outstanding. Let us make this Bulletin reflect those high standards. —Bulletin, Sept. 1955, Vol. 1, No. 1. As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Marin Medical Society’s publication, the 2015-16 board of directors is proud to share this retrospective look at the many changes and modifications that have occurred over the years. The first Bulletin featured a short biography of all medical society members to help everyone become better acquainted. Interesting and informative, the 6- by 9-inch monthly magazine, with a blue logo emblazoned on the cover, was primarily intended to be a scientific journal. Click here to view a gallery of some of the magazine covers since 1955. Ms. Melody is executive director of the Marin Medical Society. Email: cmelody@scma.org << PRESIDENT’S REPORT: AMA House of Delegates