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 featuring: James by Percival Everett
9/9/2025
Come together with fellow DCMS members and book lovers for an engaging evening of conversation and connection to discuss James by Percival Everett—a powerful reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim.
DCMS Women in Medicine Pickleball Social
9/18/2025
Join fellow women in medicine for an energizing evening of pickleball, connection, and casual fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a paddle for the first time, all are welcome.

News & Announcements

Understanding the proposed Medicare physician fee schedule 2026
8/22/2025
The AMA has developed a two page summary to explain the problematic efficiency adjustment and practice expense payment proposals in the 2026 Medicare physician payment schedule proposed rule.
Cigna downcoding policy threatens payment; TMA urges repeal
8/22/2025
The payer announced a new plan under which it may adjust certain higher-level evaluation and management codes based on the encounter criteria in a submitted claim.
DSHS News Release: Texas announces end of West Texas measles outbreak
8/22/2025
DSHS will continue to monitor for new cases but will cease updating the interactive outbreak dashboard. As of Aug. 18, 762 cases of measles have been confirmed in the outbreak since late January.