The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students, supporting 24,000 members. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the physicians of Massachusetts and patients locally and
nationally. A leadership voice in health care, the MMS contributes physician and patient perspectives to influence health-related legislation at the state and federal levels, works in support of public health, provides expert advice on physician practice
management, and addresses issues of physician well-being. Under the auspices of
NEJM Group, the MMS extends our mission globally by advancing medical knowledge from research to patient care through the
New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Evidence, NEJM AI,
NEJM Catalyst, NEJM Journal Watch, and through our accredited and comprehensive
continuing medical education programs.
Quick Facts
Founded
Acts of Incorporation received final approval from the Massachusetts State Legislature on November 1, 1781. We are the oldest continuously operating state medical society in the United States.
Size
Over 24,000 physicians and medical students
Locations
Main offices in Waltham, MA
Regional offices in Lakeville and Wilbraham, MA
Editorial offices for the New England Journal of Medicine in Boston
Directions
Elected Officers (2024-2025)
President:
Hugh M. Taylor, MD
President-Elect:
Olivia C. Liao, MD, FACS
Immediate Past President:
Barbara S. Spivak, MD
Executive Vice President
Lois Dehls Cornell
History
The
MMS was founded just days after the Battle of Yorktown. Watch the video
"Celebrating our History, Shaping the Future," produced in honor of the
225th anniversary of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
MMS Leadership
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Mission and Priorities
The purposes of the Massachusetts Medical Society shall be to do all things as may be necessary and appropriate to advance medical knowledge, to develop and maintain the highest professional and ethical standards of medical practice and health care, and
to promote medical institutions formed on liberal principles for the health, benefit and welfare of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
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Membership Info
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MMS Careers
We employ more than 400 talented employees working in areas such as information technology, publishing, editorial, product development, global sales, membership services, finance, medical education, public health, health policy and advocacy.
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Affiliates and Subsidiaries
A dynamic organization of physicians' spouses
The charitable subsidiary of the MMS and Alliance
An independent insurance agency, created by physicians for physicians>
Confidential support for physicians recovering from mental and physical illnesses
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