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

11/18/2025
Come together with fellow DCMS members and book lovers for an engaging evening of conversation and connection. We’ll gather at the DCMS Headquarters on Tuesday, November 18, to discuss The King of Diamonds by Rena Pederson. 
12/13/2025
Join us for a remarkable evening honoring leadership, celebrating medical excellence, and supporting a brighter future for healthcare in our community.  

News & Announcements

11/14/2025
A multistate outbreak of infant botulism has been identified in the United States linked to ByHeart powdered infant formula. As of November 11, 2025, this outbreak includes 15 infants with suspected or confirmed infant botulism from 12 states.
11/14/2025
TMA’s annual meeting, taking place April 16-18 in Corpus Christi, is one of the most meaningful ways you can invest in your professional growth and the future of medicine.
11/14/2025
House Bill 541, in effect as of June 20, expands the usage of what’s popularly known as direct primary care, into a new statutorily-defined term, “direct patient care."