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 Day with the Texas Rangers
6/29/2025
Join us on Sunday, June 29, with the first pitch at 1:35pm, as the Texas Rangers take on the Seattle Mariners. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!
Shakespeare in the Park: Othello
7/19/2025
Join fellow DCMS members and their guests for the July 19 performance of Othello, directed by Montgomery Sutton and performed by the players of Shakespeare Dallas. Members are invited to arrive early to enjoy food and drink the VIP Pavilion.

News & Announcements

Conversation with: Dallas County Medical Society President Dr. Shaina Drummond
6/6/2025
DCMS President Dr. Shaina Drummond recently sat down for a conversation with D Magazine to talk about growing up in Wichita, Kansas being raised by her grandparents and her dedication to becoming a physician.
School vouchers, THC ban, property tax cuts: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did in the 2025 regular ses
6/6/2025
The Legislature wrapped up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, when Democratic walkouts, a last-minute impeachment and unfinished priorities prompted overtime rounds of lawmaking.
Covid summer and confusion, measles, cucumber recall, maternal health declining, and a curious MAHA
6/6/2025
This week’s edition of The Dose is a bit packed—partly because we took last week off, and partly because, well, a lot is happening.