The MSV Installs President Mark Townsend, MD as President at 2025 Annual Meeting
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct. 27, 2025) – Mark Townsend, MD, of Richmond, Virginia, was installed as the president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) during the organization’s Annual Meeting held on October 25, 2025, in Norfolk. Dr. Townsend currently serves as a physician leader at Bon Secours, where he has been a driving force in advancing patient-centered care and medical technology across his organization.
In his inaugural address, Dr. Townsend spoke of his calling to advocate as a physician: “Are each of us doing ALL that we can to advocate for those who are most vulnerable among us? I believe that I am called to advocate for the vulnerable. My life experiences have prepared me to advocate for those who are the most vulnerable, the least of these our brethren.”
Dr. Townsend’s presidential agenda will focus on enhancing physician engagement, addressing workforce challenges, and promoting innovative solutions to improve healthcare delivery. He is committed to fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders to ensure Virginia remains a leading state for both practicing medicine and receiving care.
Dr. Townsend is a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) where he received a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Arts in modern languages. He spent 13 years at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he trained and served as an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
A respected clinician and advocate, Dr. Townsend brings a wealth of experience and a collaborative spirit to his new role. His leadership will be guided by MSV’s mission to support Virginia physicians in delivering high-quality care and improving the health of all Virginians.
About the Medical Society of Virginia
The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) serves as the voice for more than 30,000 physicians, residents, medical students, PAs and PA students, representing all medical specialties in all regions of the Commonwealth. The association was founded in 1820 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. MSV strives to advance high-quality healthcare and make Virginia the best place to practice medicine and receive care.
