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

Shakespeare in the Park presents Twelfth Night
7/20/2024
Join fellow DCMS members and their families for Shakespeare Dallas' summer performance of Twelfth Night.
2024 DCMS Physician and Student Mixer
8/10/2024
Join us for the 2024 DCMS Physician and Student Mixer! RSVP to host a table or sponsor a medical student.

News & Announcements

Deadline for draft adult vaccines as a pharmacy benefit policy review Due July 1, 2024
6/21/2024
Submit your comments using the Draft Policy Comment Submission (HHS Form 1342). VDP will consider the comments when developing the final policy and share the final policy and implementation information later.
US Surgeon General calls for warning labels on social media amid mental health 'emergency'
6/21/2024
Citing research that shows social media could be negatively impacting youth mental health, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy said a surgeon general's warning on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, could raise awareness for par
New data tools provide insights on maternal and child health
6/21/2024
Texans have new tools to understand conditions around maternal and child health in the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services has launched new public data dashboards on maternal health and infant health as part of its Texas Health Data