Benefits of your DCMS and TMA Membership
When you belong to Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) you are also a member of the statewide Texas Medical Association (TMA). Here is a snapshot of how being a member locally and at the statewide level benefits you and your practice
AT A GLANCE
The Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS) is proud to represent a diverse membership of physicians and medical students for nearly 150 years Our mission is clear and focused We promote public health and advocate for physicians and their relationships with patients while upholding professionalism in the practice of medicine This has resulted in DCMS emerging as a leader at the local, state, and national level and becoming the second-largest county medical society in Texas and the entire country
EVENTS
DCMS hosts over a dozen events that include a range of opportunities for family social time and entertainment, professional networking, referral opportunities with colleagues, and CME Check out upcoming DCMS events
DCMS members receive discounted event registration and opportunities to participate in unique member experiences
MEMBER RESOURCES
DCMS Directory - Going digital in 2025!
Annual directory of all DCMS members for referral and networking
Physician Finder
Online directory of DCMS member physicians in active practice.
DCMS Partners Program
Practice resources and companies that serve Dallas physicians
DCMS Career Center
Services provided to DCMS members include an online job board, recruitment advertising, resume bank, career advice, resume services, coaching services, and more!
Practice Help
Contact DCMS staff with your practice questions TMA also provides expert coders, reimbursement specialists and other certified professionals to assist with your practice questions and needs
TMA’s Physician Payment Resource Center
This free service helps resolve issues with payers, prompt-pay, and other reimbursement claims
TMA Knowledge Center
Email or call (800) 880-7955 The Center provides access to research, online journals, databases, and whitepapers, valued at over $1,000/user; this is a FREE service for members
TMA offers 140+ CME programs, including TMB-mandated CME that are free to members, compliments of TMA Insurance Trust.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DCMS provides numerous volunteer opportunities for physicians to grow their leadership skills, serve the profession, and accelerate their careers
View the DCMS committees where physician leaders currently serve
Interested in serving? Email and let us know
Get involved locally to see what state leadership opportunities are available
Want to grow your leadership skills? Consider applying for the TMA Leadership College
DCMS and UT Dallas Physician Leadership
Certificate Program This one year program will cover timely and important topics in today’s ever-changing health care environment
ADVOCACY
Legislators respect physicians and want to hear from you how their actions impact the practice of medicine in Texas DCMS and TMA make these connections happen through:
DCMS Local Meet and Greet meetings with legislators in Dallas County
First Tuesdays at the Capitol legislative visits in Austin in odd years
DCMS PAC and TEXPAC participation to educate and elect medicine-friendly state and local officials
PUBLIC HEALTH
Dallas County Medical Society is a local leader in helping with public health emergencies.
COMMUNICATIONS
Timely communications on issues that directly affect your practice
Weekly DMJ Newsletter
Weekly e-newsletter delivered to your inbox
Dallas Medical Journal
Monthly Journal with science-based articles to support your practice and ongoing learning
DCMS Medical Minute
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A Monday and Wednesday curated email to help you jumpstart your day with the latest healthcare news
Texas Medicine Today
Daily e-newsletter with topical issues in Texas healthcare
Texas Medicine
Magazine with Texas-specific coverage of medical law, economics, and education; science; and public health
Social Media
Ongoing posts to keep you up-to-the-minute on happenings throughout healthcare and medicine
WELLNESS RESOURCES
Ensuring our physicians have resources to support their mental, emotional, and physical health is important. Resources include:
DCMS Physician Recovery Committee - offers structured support and advocacy for physicians with behavioral health and substance use disorders
Emotional PPE project provides free, confidential counseling resources
Wellness First – TMA’s signature program supporting physician wellness