DALLAS COUNTY
MEDICAL SOCIETY

The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) is the professional association representing physicians, residents and medical students in Dallas County. DCMS has grown from 30 physicians to over 9,000 since its inception in 1876. DCMS is a leader at the local, state, and national levels and is the second-largest medical society in the country.

Benefits of DCMS Membership

DCMS MISSION

The mission of the Dallas County Medical Society is to promote public health, advocate for physicians and their relationship with patients, while upholding professionalism in the practice of medicine.

$14m

PPE supplies donated to DCMS members
20k

COVID-19 Vaccines administered to physicians
9k+

Physician, resident and student members
667

Legislative Action Alerts sent to legislators during the 87th legislature

Upcoming Events

DCMS Member Roundup at the Dallas Zoo
05/18/2024
*SOLD OUT* DCMS members and their families will enjoy the safari experience overlooking the Giants of the Savanna habitat. 
DCMS Workplace Violence Series: Risk Management
6/26/2024
The final session of the series will focus on risk management and preparing and preventing workplace violence as well as the steps to take following an event.

News & Announcements

H5N1 Update: How concerned should you be?
5/10/2024
H5N1 is taking up a lot of brain space for epidemiologists, virologists, and veterinarians alike. Alarm bells are going off, many questions are thrown around, and frustration is brewing. Concern has percolated to the public.
Congratulations to DCMS member Dr. Lee Ann Pearse on her election to the TMA Board of Trustees!
5/10/2024
Dallas pediatric cardiologist Lee Ann Pearse, MD, has been active in organized medicine her entire career. She was a member of TMA’s Council on Socioeconomics and Council on Legislation, and a district chair of TEXPAC, TMA’s Political Action Committe
Senators introduce bill aimed at preventing, reducing generic drug shortages
5/10/2024
The draft legislation proposes the creation of a “Medicare Drug Shortage Prevention and Mitigation Program” that would encourage improved contracting and purchasing practices in the drug supply chain. The program would begin in 2027, according to the