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 DCMS Presidential Installation and Awards Gala
1/25/2025
Please join fellow Dallas County physicians and their guests for an evening of entertainment and celebration. All DCMS members are invited to attend as we welcome the incoming 2025 President and Board of Directors.
DCMS Evening with the Dallas Stars
3/2/2025
Join us on Sunday, March 2 at the American Airlines Center as the Dallas Stars take on the St. Louis Blues!

News & Announcements

Health care AI systems require consistent monitoring, staffing to keep them working well
1/17/2025
Algorithm glitches are one facet of a dilemma that computer scientists and doctors have long acknowledged but that is starting to puzzle hospital executives and researchers.
HHS announces 15 additional drugs selected for Medicare drug price negotiations in continued effort
1/17/2025
Between November 2023 and October 2024, about 5.3 million people with Medicare Part D coverage used these drugs to treat a variety of conditions, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and asthma.
Texas Legislature 101: How bills become laws — and how you can participate in the process
1/17/2025
Texas’ 2025 legislative session runs from Jan. 14 to June 2. Lawmakers will debate a bevy of issues and pass hundreds of bills that affect Texans’ lives. Here’s a rundown of how legislation moves through the Capitol.