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 Women in Medicine Summer Social
6/11/2025
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring evening of connection and creativity at the DCMS Women in Medicine Summer Social!
DCMS Retired Physicians Luncheon & Headquarters Tour
6/11/2025
Join fellow retired physicians for a special luncheon and tour of the new DCMS Headquarters. Jon Roth, DCMS CEO/EVP, will share updates and personally lead a tour of our beautifully renovated space.

News & Announcements

Congratulations to DCMS physician leaders for the elections at TexMed 2025!
5/23/2025
Dallas continues to play a significant role in the leadership of the TMA, with several DCMS physicians recently elected to key positions: Congratulations to John Carlo, MD, Mark Casanova, MD, and Tazeen Rizvi, DO.
UTD scientists solve 100-year-old mystery behind diabetic nerve damage
5/23/2025
About half of all people with diabetes develop diabetic peripheral neuropathy — a painful, often debilitating condition that can feel like burning, stabbing or numbness, especially in the legs and feet.
FDA significantly limits COVID-19 vaccine recommendations
5/23/2025
The FDA will require manufacturers to conduct clinical trials demonstrating the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and adults under age 65.