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 Holiday Social: The Nutcracker at The Texas Ballet
12/8/2024
DCMS Holiday Social: The Nutcracker at The Texas Ballet featuring A Vision of Merriment and Delight.
TMA Top Ten: What Physicians Need to Know
12/12/2024
This new Ambassador program will offer TMA members a high-level overview of the top 10 issues affecting patient care and practice viability.

News & Announcements

'Fighting Our Best': TMA efforts help improve end-of-life care bill
11/8/2024
Mark Casanova, MD, has a sign in his office reminding him of his team’s unconventional motto: “Stomp Out Suffering.” “A number of years ago, at the end of a team meeting, I just uttered the words as motivation.”
Non-metro dwellers travel twice the distance for primary care
11/8/2024
Patients who live outside of metropolitan areas frequently drive for more than 20 minutes for a primary care visit, according to new data published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Don’t wait for a holiday surge - Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
11/8/2024
Health officials say it’s important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, when respiratory bugs tend to spread with travel and indoor celebrations.