Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society

What Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society does

Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1957 and headquartered at 2366 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater, Florida. The society serves as the Fifth District of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and is affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association, providing membership, continuing medical education (CME), professional advocacy, networking, and community programs to osteopathic physicians (DOs), resident physicians, osteopathic medical students, and allied health professionals in Pinellas County.

PCOMS's core product is its annual CME Winter Conference, now in its 38th year (January 20-23, 2027), which offers 27 hours of AOA Category 1-A CME credits and draws 650+ attendees. The organization also offers a member physician referral directory, BayCare Grand Rounds access, a bi-annual digital newsletter, student scholarships, and community programming including first responder recognition and free back-to-school physicals. Membership tiers are priced at $250/year for practicing Physicians, $100/year for Retirees, and free for Residents and Students, with conference differential pricing that yields a $175 member discount versus non-member rates.

The business model is funded through three revenue streams: recurring membership dues, one-time CME conference registration fees (tiered across practicing DOs, residents, VA/federal employees, retirees, military, and students), and advertising/sponsorship revenue from featured advertisers including Abbott Diabetes Care, Smith & Nephew, and Dexcom. GTM is event-driven, anchored by the annual winter seminar and complemented by the holiday dinner, first responder luncheon, and joint events with Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and a member-elected board of physician governors and trustees.

Name

Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society

Legal name

Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society

Website

https://pcomsociety.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional membership organization founded in 1957 that serves 300+ osteopathic physicians, residents, and students in Pinellas County, Florida through CME conferences, advocacy, and community programming.

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Product category

Professional Medical Society Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Healthcare & Medical Congresses (MPAGAGAF)

Keywords

• Osteopathic physician membership
• Continuing medical education
• Medical society services
• Physician referral directory
• Medical conference hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues provide recurring revenue from physicians, residents, and students. Members receive significant discounts on CME conference registration and access to member-only events.
2. CME Conference Registration: The 38th Annual CME Winter Conference (January 2027) offers tiered pricing for members vs non-members, with rates ranging from $575-$700 for practicing DOs. The conference offers 27 hours of A.O.A. Category 1-A CME Credits.
3. Advertising & Sponsorship: PCOMS generates revenue through advertising in bi-annual digital newsletters and event sponsorships. Full page ads start at $600, with sponsorship opportunities for student scholarships, social events, and annual seminars. Featured advertisers include Abbott Diabetes Care, Smith & Nephew, and Dexcom.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PCOMS is a 501(c)(6) professional medical society that provides osteopathic physicians, residents, students, and allied health professionals in Pinellas County with annual membership, an annual CME Winter Conference offering 27 hours of A.O.A. Category 1-A credits, a patient-facing physician referral directory, BayCare Grand Rounds, a bi-annual digital newsletter, student scholarships, and advertising/sponsorship opportunities. The society is the Fifth District of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association and is affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association.

Product overview

The Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society (PCOMS) is a 501(c)(6) professional membership organization that serves as the Fifth District of the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association. The society offers a unified membership program providing access to multiple services: the annual CME Winter Conference (offering 27 hours of A.O.A. Category 1-A CME credits), the BayCare Grand Rounds weekly education sessions, a physician referral directory for patients, a bi-annual digital newsletter, student scholarship programs, and discounted advertising/sponsorship opportunities. Membership tiers include Physician ($250/year), Retiree ($100/year), Resident, and Student (no charge).

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Products and services

• PCOMS Membership Annual professional membership for osteopathic physicians, residents, students, and allied health professionals in Pinellas County, providing access to the CME Winter Conference at a discounted rate, networking events, physician referral directory, bi-annual newsletter, and leadership opportunities. Tiered pricing: Physician $250/year, Retiree $100/year, Resident and Student free.
• CME Winter Conference Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) conference offered by PCOMS in partnership with Sheraton Sand Key Resort, providing 27 hours of A.O.A. Category 1-A CME credits including Florida mandatory license renewal hours (Medical Errors, Ethics, Controlled Substances, Domestic Violence, HIV/AIDS). Available in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats. Tiered pricing for practicing DOs ($575-$700), residents ($125-$200), VA/federal employees ($475-$600), retirees/military ($325-$450), and Wednesday-only passes ($300-$400). The 38th Annual Conference is scheduled for January 20-23, 2027.
• Advertising & Sponsorship Paid advertising and sponsorship opportunities for medical device, pharmaceutical, and health technology companies to reach PCOMS members. Newsletter ad tiers include full cover page ($650, best value), full inside page ($600), half page ($300), and classified ($100, up to 6 lines), with full-page placements including one year of website advertising. Event sponsorship opportunities include the Student Scholarship fund, social events, and the Annual Osteopathic Winter Seminar. Featured advertisers include Abbott Diabetes Care, Smith & Nephew, and Dexcom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 650+ CME conference attendees annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Abbott Diabetes CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured advertiser on PCOMS website and in bi-annual newsletters. PCOMS supports diabetes care awareness among its physician members.
• Smith & NephewcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured advertiser supporting PCOMS events and member resources. Medical device company serving orthopedic and sports medicine specialties relevant to DO members.
• DexcomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured advertiser providing continuous glucose monitoring technology. Supports PCOMS member education and patient care resources.
• The Dysautonomia ProjectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured advertiser and informational link resource. Organization dedicated to dysautonomia awareness and patient support.
• RejuvenxminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured advertiser on PCOMS platform. Health and wellness company targeting PCOMS physician members.
• BayCarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayCare hosts regular Grand Rounds as a core educational and CME component for attending physicians, residents, and clinical leaders across its Central Florida hospital network. PCOMS provides access to BayCare Grand Rounds Calendar through its website.
• Synexus Clinical ResearchminorOthersDr. Linda Tripodis Murray serves as Medical Director at Synexus Clinical Research, a PCOMS member company.
• Visionary Centre for WomenminorOthersDr. Jennifer Hayes serves as Medical Director of Visionary Centre for Women, a PCOMS member practice.
• Peaks of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS supports the Annual Back to School Physicals event at Peaks of Health, providing free physicals, backpacks, school supplies and more for families at no cost.
• Clearwater Free ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS member Dr. Brooke Guthrie volunteers at Clearwater Free Clinic. PCOMS supports community service initiatives.
• American Osteopathic AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS is affiliated with AOA. AOA President Robert Piccinoni attended the 37th Annual Osteopathic Winter Seminar Presidential Luncheon.
• Florida Osteopathic Medical AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS is the Fifth District of FOMA. FOMA President James Towry attended the 37th Annual Osteopathic Winter Seminar. PCOMS provides scholarships to FOMA-affiliated osteopathic medical students.
• Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS holds joint events with HCOMS, including Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field in July 2026.
• World Medical MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCOMS member Dr. Brooke Guthrie serves with World Medical Missions, providing medical care alongside international doctor teams.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Medical Association (AMA): National professional association for U.S. physicians. While MD-focused, AMA offers national CME, advocacy, and member benefits that compete for osteopathic physicians' dues dollars and conference attention as the osteopathic and allopathic professions increasingly converge.
• American Osteopathic Association (AOA): National osteopathic professional association affiliated with PCOMS. AOA accredits the AOA Category 1-A CME credits PCOMS awards and provides national-level advocacy, certification, and member services that overlap with PCOMS's local mission.
• Florida Medical Association (FMA): State-level professional association representing all Florida physicians (MDs and DOs). Operates statewide CME conferences, advocacy, and member services that overlap with PCOMS's local offerings and represent a larger-scale competitor for physician dues and engagement.
• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA): State-level osteopathic medical association of which PCOMS is the Fifth District. FOMA operates at greater geographic scale across Florida and provides overlapping CME, advocacy, and student scholarship programs that compete with and complement PCOMS's offerings.

Direct peers

• Pinellas County Medical Society: Allopathic (MD) county medical society serving the same Pinellas County geography as PCOMS. Offers overlapping local CME, networking, and advocacy for physicians, competing directly for physician mindshare and CME-conference attendance in the same regional market.
• Hillsborough County Medical Society: MD counterpart county medical society in adjacent Hillsborough County, Florida. Provides comparable local CME programming, physician referral, and advocacy services, competing with PCOMS for cross-bay physician engagement and event participation.
• Hillsborough County Osteopathic Medical Society: Adjacent-county osteopathic medical society serving Hillsborough County, Florida. PCOMS explicitly partners with HCOMS for joint events such as the Tampa Bay Rays outing, and the two organizations share overlapping CME, networking, and advocacy missions for DOs in the Tampa Bay region.

Others

• American College of Osteopathic Internists (ACOI): National specialty college for osteopathic internists. PCOMS's Executive Director is a past ACOI president, illustrating the organizational overlap. ACOI delivers specialty-specific CME and advocacy that intersects with PCOMS's broader membership programming.
• American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP): National specialty society for osteopathic family physicians. Provides CME, certification, and member services relevant to PCOMS's primary-care-dominated membership base, representing a specialty-level affiliate that competes for the same physician engagement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles13 records

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