Congratulations to Veena Vanchinathan, M.D., this week’s winner of CMA's Trivia Tuesday challenge, successfully answering the week 2 trivia question: What was the California Medical Association's original name?

Answer: The Medical Society of the State of California

Upon its founding in 1856, CMA was known as the Medical Society of the State of California. By most accounts, the organization was masterminded by Elias S. Cooper, M.D., and Thomas Logan, M.D., who wrote letters to physician friends and colleagues, calling on them to help form the organization “to develop, in the highest possible degree, the scientific truths embodied in the profession.” The founding members met for the first time on March 12, 1856, at Pioneer Hall on J Street, in what is now Old Town Sacramento. Dues were $5 a year.

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About Trivia Tuesday

Test your knowledge and compete with other CMA members for a chance to win CMA’s new weekly Trivia Tuesday challenge. Every Tuesday through the end of June, you can participate in our weekly trivia challenge exclusively on the CMADocs app for a chance to win a $20 Starbucks gift card!

How It Works

Every Tuesday, a new trivia question will be posted in the CMADocs app. (Make sure to turn on your notifications so you don’t miss them!)

• Answer the question by Thursday for a chance to win.
• Everyone who answers correctly will be entered into a drawing for a $20 Starbucks gift card
• The winner will be announced in the app. Must be a CMA member to win.

Get Ready to Play

• Download the "CMADocs" app today from the Apple or Google Play app stores.
• Enable notifications both in the “settings” section found in the CMADocs app menu and in the “notifications” settings on your mobile device.