THE PURPOSE OF THE MEDICAL STAFF ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A COMMUNITY SERVICE BY: PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE READING HOSPITAL HEALTHCARE INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE READING HOSPITAL MEDICAL STAFF LIBRARY, VARIOUS HEALTHCARE RESEARCH INITIATIVES AND READING HOSPITAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE INITIATIVES; PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA MEDCIAL SOCIETY; PROVIDING FOR HEALTHCARE LECTURS AND EDUCATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS; SUPPORTING EDUCATION OF RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS AT READING HOSPITAL; AND FURTHERING THE ART, SCIENCE, AND ENJOYMENT OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY.