Founded in 1871, the Denver Medical Society is the Rocky Mountain region's oldest and largest local medical society. The membership consists of physician members from virtually every medical specialty and practice setting. From general practice physicians to research academicians, the DMS offers its members many professional opportunities and benefits through their membership. The Society takes an active role in issues of importance to physicians and their patients throughout the Denver community. As a professional organization for physicians, The Denver Medical Society supports and promotes the science and art of medicine; strives to maintain and improve the health of the people of Denver; advances the common ethical, societal, legislative and economic concerns of the medical profession; and provides a common voice for the medical profession.