Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.5.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kelowna Medical Society 100 Years of Serving the Kelowna Health Community ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/) - Kelowna Medical Society 100 Years of Serving the Kelowna Health Community Apr 15, 2026 - [About the Kelowna Medical Society](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/about/) - There is no official start date of the Kelowna Medical Society. Kelowna physicians began meeting together in 1904, when Dr. Knox arrived in town on the S.S.Aberdeen paddle wheeler, bringing the total number of doctors in the 'city' to two (with about 275 potential patients). Doctor Benjamin Boyce, who had arrived in 1894, finally had - [Join the Kelowna Medical Society](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/join/) - The Kelowna Medical Society has been a non-profit organization for physicians, medical students and their families for over one hundred years. Our mandate is to bring this group together for social, cultural, and educational opportunities to strengthen and unite the medical community. Membership in the KMS is provided to all doctors, residents and medical students - [Calendar of Events](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/) - Purchase Tickets CME Events Social Events *Click on the events in the calendar to see the details. Purchase Tickets CME Events TBA Social Events Croc Docs Coffee 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. For details, please visit the event page. 36th Annual Doobay Golf Classic Friday, May 3, 2019 For details, please visit - [Shop](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/shop/) - [Bursaries](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/bursaries/) - The Kelowna Medical Society proudly offers two $500 bursaries each year. Qualifications: Students who are currently enrolled in a Canadian medical school who attended high school in School District 23. How to Apply: Write a 500 word essay on what the Kelowna community means to you, why you are entering the medical field, as well - [KMS Application Form](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/join/application-form/) - Please complete the Application Form below (or download the form and print) to become a member of the Kelowna Medical Society. * = Required fields - [Contact](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/contact/) - To contact the Kelowna Medical Society, please complete the form below: Mailing Address: Kelowna Medical Society c/o Kelowna General Hospital, Administration Dept. 2268 Pandosy Street Kelowna, BC V1Y 1T2 - [Links](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/links/) - Most of the following links include sections that are devoted to the public/patients, or are wholly for the public. College of Family Physicians of Canada - Click onto "For Patients". There are lots of printable handouts. BC Ministry of Health HealthLinkBC - health information for the public College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia - [Media](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/about/media/) - [KMS Constitution](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/about/constitution/) - Province of British Columbia Form 1Society Act CONSTITUTION The name of the society is KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL. The purposes of the KELOWNA MEDICAL SOCIETY are as follows: to promote the highest quality of health care delivery for the Central Okanagan Regional District; to advance the scientific, educational and professional welfare of the medical profession; to - [Bylaws of the Kelowna Medical Society](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/about/bylaws/) - Part 1 – Interpretation Part 2 – Membership Part 3 – Meetings of Members Part 4 – Proceedings at General Meetings Part 5 – Directors and Officers Part 6 – Proceedings of Directors Part 7 – Duties of Officers Part 8 – Seal Part 9 – Borrowing Part 10 – Auditor Part 11 – Notices - [Terms of Use](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/terms-of-use/) - You are only authorized to visit, view and to retain a single copy of pages of the Site for your own personal use. You shall not duplicate, download, publish, modify or otherwise distribute any of the information, reports, data, graphics, trade-marks, text, files, software, product or company names, trade-marks or trade-names listed, contained, embedded or - [Member's Dues](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/members-dues/) - While we no longer have membership dues, a monetary gift will ensure that we can continue to offer these social, cultural, and educational opportunities to the medical community. Suggested Donation: $100 per Physician (second practicing Physician in family also pays $100) Donations are payable by online (see below), or by cash or cheque (payable to - [scheduler](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/scheduler/) - [[scheduler_plugin]] - [Updates](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/updates/) ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/?elementor_library=default-kit) ## Products - [Spring 2026 Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/product/spring-2026-meet-and-greet-bbq-copy/) - NOTE: You must complete the form on the event page in addition to purchasing the tickets so we know the ages of your children. Please complete the form on this page before purchasing your tickets: Event Registration Form. - [Santa Brunch 2025](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/product/santa-brunch-2025/) - NOTE: You must complete the form on the event page in addition to purchasing the tickets so we know the ages of your children. Please complete the form on this page before purchasing your tickets: Event Registration Form. - [Spring 2025 Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/product/spring-2025-meet-and-greet-bbq/) - NOTE: You must complete the form on the event page in addition to purchasing the tickets so we know the ages of your children. Please complete the form on this page before purchasing your tickets: Event Registration Form. ## Events - [2026 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/2026-spring-meet-and-greet-bbq/) - Who: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students and your families What: BBQ for the whole family! Burgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks, Chips, and Scooters Ice Cream Truck Where: Sarson's Beach House 4398 Hobson Rd, Kelowna Bring: Your own Lawn chair & blanket Activities: Bouncy Castle, Glitter Tattoos, Sports (Soccer and Ball Hockey activities for the whole family) Cost: - [KMS Santa Brunch 2025](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santabrunch2025/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the Cancelled Due Low Registration KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 30, 2025 Returning to the Harvest Golf Club 2725 K.L.O RD 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Download the Santa Brunch 2025 Event Information Location: Harvest Golf Course 2725 K.L.O RD From: 10:30 am - [Kelowna Medical Society 2025 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/2025-spring-meet-and-greet-bbq/) - Who: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students and families What: BBQ for the whole family (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks, Chips, and Ice cream Where: Sarsons Beach House When: May 25,2025 11:00am-2:00pm Bring: Your Lawn chair/Blanket Activities: Bouncy Castle, Glitter Tattoos, Sports (Soccer and Ball Hockey activities for the whole family), Mr. Brown Knows Cost: $20 per family, - [Santa Brunch 2024](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2024/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, December 1, 2024 **NEW LOCATION** Okanagan Mission Community Hall 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Download the Santa Brunch 2024 Event Information Location: **NEW LOCATION** Okanagan Mission Community Hall 4409 Lakeshore Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 1W7 From: 10:30 am - [2024 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/2024-spring-meet-and-greet-bbq/) - Who: Physicians, Residents, Medical Students and your families What: BBQ for the whole family (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks, Chips, and Scooters Ice Cream Truck) Bring: Your own Lawn chair/Blanket Activities: Bouncy Castle, Glitter Tattoos, Sports (Soccer and Ball Hockey activities for the whole family) Cost: $20 per family, $10/Single Please find the event poster here: - [Croc Docs Coffee](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/croc-docs-coffee/) - On the 1st Thursday of each month Croc Docs Coffee will be held at Bunches Bistro on Springfield Road at 10am ($5). Questions to rogcumming@gmail.com (ph. 250-764-7303). All retired, partially retired or thinking about retiring or know someone retired are welcome. Spouses are welcome. - [Doctors at Big White](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/doctors-at-big-white/) - IT'S TIME FOR A NEW ADVENTURE Doctors at Big White Apres Ski Event February 24, 2024 GO SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, OR TUBING WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES FIRST 20 TO BOOK WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A DOOR PRIZE! Extended ticket deadline of February 21st Please find event poster here: Apres ski doctors at Big White Event - [Santa Brunch 2023](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2023/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 26, 2023 Co-Sponsored By Kelowna Medical Society, Central Okanagan Divisions of Family Practice & KGH Physicians Society Download the Santa Brunch Event Poster Event Information Held at: The Harvest Golf Club 2725 K. L. O. Rd - [2023 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/2023-spring-meet-and-greet-bbq/) - Please fill out the form below to RSVP to the 2023 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ - [Santa Brunch 2022 - SOLD OUT](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2022/) - Reservation and Payment Information: Please pay online by November 22nd to reserve your spot. No tickets available at the door. Fees: Adults: $45 Medical Students/Residents: $22.50 Kids (age 6+): $10 Kids (5 & Under): Free Sorry, this event is now Sold Out Pay Online with PayPal/Credit Card: Quantity: Adults: Residents & Students: Kids 6+: For - [2022 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/2022-spring-meet-and-greet-bbq-potluck/) - Please fill out the form below to RSVP to the 2022 Spring Meet and Greet BBQ - [Santa Brunch 2019](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2019/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 24, 2019 Co-Sponsored By Kelowna Medical Society, Central Okanagan Divisions of Family Practice & KGH Physicians Society Download the Santa Brunch Event Poster Event Information Held at: The Harvest Golf Club 2725 K. L. O. Rd - [Spring Meet & Greet Potluck BBQ](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/spring-meet-greet/) - The Kelowna Medical Society, along with KGH Physicians Society and Divisions of Family Practice are hosting a Spring Meet & Greet Potluck BBQ Sunday, May 5, 2019 Download the Spring Meet & Greet Potluck BBQ Event Poster. Event Information When: Sunday, May 5th, 2019 (rain or shine) Held at: Sarson's Beach Park 4398 Hobson - [36th Annual KMS Doobay Golf Classic](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/36th-annual-kms-doobay-golf-classic/) - 36th Annual Kelowna Medical Society Doobay Golf Classic For MD's Spouses & Significant Others Friday, May 3, 2019 Event Information Held at: Kelowna Springs Golf Club Address: 480 Penno Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6S3 Date: Friday, May 3, 2019 First Tee Time: 1:04 p.m. Details: Click here to download the poster Reservation and Payment - [Santa Brunch 2018](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2018/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 25, 2018 Co-Sponsored By Central Okanagan Divisions of Family Practice & KGH Physicians Society Download the Santa Brunch Event Poster Event Information Held at: The Harvest Golf Club 2725 K. L. O. Rd Kelowna, BC V1W - [35th Annual Doobay Golf Classic For MD’s Spouses & Significant Others](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/doobay-golf-classic-2018/) - 35th Annual Kelowna Medical Society Doobay Golf Classic For MD's Spouses & Significant Others Friday, May 4, 2018 Event Information Held at: Kelowna Springs Golf Club Address: 480 Penno Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6S3 Date: Friday, May 4, 2018 First Tee Time: 1:04 p.m. Details: Click here to download the poster Reservation and Payment - [Santa Brunch 2017](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2017/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 26, 2017 Download the Santa Brunch Event Poster Event Information Held at: The Harvest Golf Club 2725 K. L. O. Rd Kelowna, BC V1W 4S1 From: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm KMS AGM at 12:45 pm - [Santa Brunch 2016](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/santa-brunch-2016/) - Come share the holiday spirit with your colleagues and their families at the KMS Santa Brunch Sunday, November 27, 2016 Download the Santa Brunch Event Poster Event Information Held at: The Harvest Golf Club 2725 K. L. O. Rd Kelowna, BC V1W 4S1 From: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm KMS AGM at 12:45 pm - [33rd Annual KMS Doobay Golf Classic for MD's Spouses & Significant Others](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/doobay-golf-classic-2016/) - 33rd Annual Kelowna Medical Society Doobay Golf Classic For MD's Spouses & Significant Others Friday, May 6, 2016 Event Information Held at: Kelowna Springs Golf Club Address: 480 Penno Road, Kelowna, BC V1X 6S3 Date: Friday, May 6, 2016 First Tee Time: 1:04 p.m. Details: Click here to download the poster Reservation and Payment - [Easter Egg Hunt 2016](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/easter-egg-hunt-2016/) - Yap & KMS Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 26, 2016 Download the Easter Egg Hunt Event Poster Event Information Weather Permitting Held at: Dr. Yap's place at 3707 Hart Road From: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please Bring: Lawn Chairs Picnic Blankets Egg Collecting Baskets Potluck Lunch (Salad/Appy/Dessert) Hamburgers/Hot Dogs will be supplied. Donations - [KMS Annual General Meeting 2016](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/events/event/kms-agm-2016/) - The Kelowna Medical Society will be conducting their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at the Minstrel Cafe and Bar. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas. Let your voice be heard!!! Please RSVP to kelownamedicalsociety@gmail.com. ## Media Posts - [Test Media Post](https://kelownamedicalsociety.com/media/test-media-post/) - This is a test media post. Will be replaced with an actual listing of KMS in the news. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cras convallis nulla erat, non mattis magna mollis rhoncus. Pellentesque ultricies sapien sed aliquet scelerisque. Sed luctus urna at hendrerit varius. Aenean ultrices nulla vel bibendum accumsan. 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