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 Young Physicians and Medical Students Night at the State Fair of Texas
10/10/2024
Join fellow young physicians and medical students for a networking meet up at the Magnolia Beer Garden, followed by a chance to visit the fair attractions!
Autumn at the Arboretum
10/27/2024
Save the Date for the DCMS signature membership event - Autumn at the Arboretum! More information coming soon!

News & Announcements

Spike in THC poisoning in children alarms Dallas County officials
10/4/2024
Texas has seen an increase in THC poisonings among young children over the past few years. One Dallas County Commissioner is trying to get the attention of parents to help bring the numbers down.
Deadline extended: Urge your members of Congress to take action on Medicare
10/4/2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (MPFS) that includes yet another 2.8% cut to physician Medicare payments on Jan. 1, 2025.
HHS expecting ‘limited’ impact on drug supply chain from port strike
10/4/2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is not anticipating a major impact on the availability of health care products stemming from the port strike that began this week, with current assessments foreseeing a “limited” effect.