About the Massachusetts Medical Society

The Massachusetts Medical Society is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students. We are dedicated to educating and advocating for the patients and physicians of Massachusetts.

The MMS publishes the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading global medical journal and web site, and Journal Watch alerts and newsletters covering 12 specialties.

The MMS is also a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals.

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 (as of 04/26/2010): 22,894 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
	Officers (2010-2011): President:  Alice A. Tolbert Coombs, M.D., F.C.C.P. President-Elect: Lynda Young, M.D. Vice President:  Richard V. Aghababian, M.D., F.A.C.E.P. Executive Vice President: Corinne Broderick
	Annual Report 2009 MMS Annual Report
	History The MMS was founded just days after the Battle of Yorktown. Read more... Watch the video "Celebrating our History, Shaping the Future, produced in honor of the 225th anniversary of the Massachusetts Medical Society"

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

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	Membership Dues/Options
	Group Enrollment and Multi-Year Options
	Member Benefits Summary
	Member Benefits Guide
	Member Directory

MISSION AND GOALS

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.

	Acts of Incorporation, as amended in 1969
	Strategic Priorities for 2008-2011

GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP

	MMS Governance Structure
	Policies and Bylaws

MMS CAREERS

We employ more than 400 talented employees working in areas such as membership services, publishing, editorial, information technology, finance, medical education, and advocacy.

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MMS NEWS RELEASES

Read about the latest activities and policies of the MMS.

	News Releases
	Online Newsroom

MMS SPEAKERS BUREAU

The MMS Speakers Bureau is a public service of the organization, and speakers are scheduled at no charge to qualifying groups.

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AFFILIATES AND SUBSIDIARIES

	MMS Alliance A dynamic organization of physicians' spouses
	MMS and Alliance Charitable Foundation The charitable subsidiary of the MMS and Alliance
	Physicians Insurance Agency of Massachusetts (PIAM) An independent insurance agency, created by physicians for physicians>
	Physician Health Services Confidential support for physicians recovering from mental and physical illnesses

CONTACTS AND DIRECTIONS

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