The cornerstone for Dallas County Medical Society’s
success is rooted in the physician leaders who selflessly
give of their time and talents as volunteers to the
organization. In these unprecedented times, DCMS needs
physicians from all corners of practice to contribute their
time and expertise to the advances of organized
medicine in Dallas County. Please consider volunteering
for a term beginning January 2022. SERVE DESIRE TO
Board of Directors
The DCMS Board of Directors is the governing body for
the Society charged with overseeing the long-term
planning and execution of the organization. The DCMS
governance framework is built upon the identification,
election, and growth of Directors based on their
contributions and competencies in advancing the
Society’s strategic priorities.
Legislative Affairs Committee
Advocacy is a primary objective and membership
benefit of DCMS. Committee members meet with state
legislators and federal congressional representatives
to educate them about issues of interest to physicians,
patients, and organized medicine.
Membership / Member Services Committee
This committee reviews DCMS member services and
strategizes enhanced membership benefits. It proposes
membership events and other tactics to enhance
membership recruitment and retention.
Socioeconomics Committee
This committee studies, recommends, and implements
services valuable to members in operating their
medical practices. Areas of interest include: health
system transformation; value-based contracting;
payer policy and coding changes; and coordination
with the TMA Socioeconomics Division and Council.
DCMS Delegation to TMA House of Delegates
The TMA House of Delegates is the policy-making body
for organized medicine in Texas. Dallas County
physician representatives join physicians from across
Texas annually to consider resolutions regarding
changes to TMA policies and also to conduct the
elections for TMA elective offices.
Communications Committee
This Committee oversees the communication
strategies between DCMS and its members. It provides
feedback on communication tactics and identifies new
tools for disseminating information to members.
Community Emergency Response Committee (CERC)
In a public health emergency, the DCMS CERC has
partnered with the Dallas County Health and Human
Services Department to engage medical volunteers to
strengthen public health, improve emergency response,
and build community resiliency.
Dallas County Physicians PAC
Dallas County Physicians PAC is the DCMS political action
committee and gives Dallas physicians a voice in Dallas
County political races. Committee members meet with
candidates to educate them about important issues in
medicine and make decisions regarding political
contributions to candidates.
Nominating Committee
Committee members are elected to serve on the
Nominating Committee and are charged with identifying
and slating candidates for elective positions within DCMS.
The committee also oversees the elections process and
reviewing bylaws.
Women in Medicine Forum
This forum focuses on issues and opportunities for women
physicians in the areas of academia, private practice,
health system employment, public health, and medical
education.
PhysicianWellness Committee
This committee offers structure and support, as well as
serving as an advocate for impaired physicians. The
committee meets with physicians in recovery and helps
them chart their path back to practice.
Ad hoc Committees / Task Forces
If you are not sure where you would like to serve, consider
adding your name to our list of Ad hoc committee
volunteers. These assignments are short-term projects
that DCMS requests in response to a specific need.
To sign up to serve your profession
through DCMS, please visit:
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