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 Book Club - April 2026
4/22/2026
Come together with fellow DCMS members and book lovers for an engaging evening of conversation and connection at DCMS Headquarters on Wednesday, April 22nd, to discuss Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.
2026 DCMS Evening at the Dallas Zoo
2026 DCMS Evening at the Dallas Zoo
04/25/2026
DCMS members and their families are invited to enjoy a private safari-style evening at the Dallas Zoo, including a dinner overlooking the Giants of the Savanna habitat, special activities, an open bar for guests ages 21 and over, and more.

News & Announcements

Americans more likely to accept guidance from AMA than CDC on vaccine safety.
12/5/2025
For decades, health-related statements by major professional health associations such as the AMA agreed with those of the CDC because both relied on the same body of scientific knowledge.
National Outbreak Outlook for December 2
12/5/2025
Flu continues to rise but is still a bit below where it has been at this point in past years. Outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) continue to increase, now at 2.5%.
Medical societies jointly launch infection prevention initiative
12/5/2025
Launched yesterday by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG).