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 Social
10/19/2023
Join DCMS YPS physicians on Thursday, October 19, from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of networking and fellowship at Blue Mesa in Addison.
Dallas County Medical Society Foundation Campaign For The Future 60-Day Giving Challenge
9/1/2023 to 10/31/2023
Beginning September 1 through October 31, 2023, give a contribution of $1,000 or more and you’ll receive a package of special gifts! Click to learn more.

News & Announcements

Your Local Epidemiologist: Considerations for your fall Covid-19 vaccine
9/15/2023
Everyone over 6 months is eligible for an updated Covid-19 vaccine this fall. We have frustratingly scarce scientific guidance on timing.
CDC COCA Call – September 19, 2023: Preparing for the upcoming respiratory virus season
9/15/2023
During this COCA Call, CDC presenters will provide updates about the latest recommendations and clinical considerations for administering influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines to adults 60 years and older.
Birth and Women's Health Services (Proposed to be effective September 1, 2023)
9/15/2023
Following successful physician advocacy during the 2023 legislative session, the attached Medicaid rates increases are now reflected for women’s health services.