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 Legislative Recap and Debrief
9/24/2025
Join us for a comprehensive recap of the 89th legislative session featuring distinguished speakers Clayton Stewart, Vice President of Public Affairs and Chief Lobbyist for the Texas Medical Association, and Dallas County State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez.
Leadership in Medicine: An Evening with Dr. Sherif Zaafran
10/2/2025
The Dallas County Medical Society and the Dallas County Anesthesia Society invite you to a special town hall event with Dr. Sherif Zaafran, President of the Texas Medical Board.

News & Announcements

2025–26 RSV season and Synagis prior authorization begins for state health regions
9/19/2025
The Texas Pediatric Society's RSV Task Force recommended the Texas Health and Human Services Commission open the 2025-26 monthly prophylaxis for RSV on Oct. 1, 2025. Review the schedule for each region's start and end dates.
CMS launches landmark $50 billion rural health transformation program
9/19/2025
Created under the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, the five-year program will modernize rural health systems, expand access to high-quality care, build workforce capacity, and foster innovative models including telehealth.
The new TMB website is now live
9/19/2025
The Texas Medical Board has updated its website to improve the user experience and ensure easier access to information and services. All existing systems, including My TMB, remain unchanged and fully accessible.