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

2025 DCMS Physician and Student Mixer
8/16/2025
Join us for the 50th Annual DCMS Physician and Student Mixer and to celebrate a milestone year of this cherished DCMS tradition. 
DCMS Book Club featuring: James by Percival Everett
9/9/2025
Come together with fellow DCMS members and book lovers for an engaging evening of conversation and connection to discuss James by Percival Everett—a powerful reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim.

News & Announcements

USPSTF issues draft recommendation advising health care professionals to screen all adults for unhea
8/8/2025
In a draft recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said health care professionals should screen all adults for unhealthy alcohol use and provide counseling to those who engage in such use.
CMS reopens Medicare clinician profile review period for physicians
8/8/2025
A prior review period, allowing physicians to look at information presented on two publicly accessible Medicare websites, is reopening for a little more than four weeks due to modifications made in the information to be showcased, the Centers for Med
Texas is about to outlaw THC vapes, even if lawmakers don’t ban all consumables
8/8/2025
The new law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, also outlaws nicotine-based vaporizers — electronic battery-powered devices that burn oil for inhaling — with parts made in China or other adversarial countries. It takes effect Sept. 1.