Who We Are
WDMS is a not-for-profit organization representing over 2,400 physician members and medical students in Central Massachusetts. WDMS members and staff connect with the community on behalf of organized medicine and support physicians in caring for their patients. We are dedicated to enhancing the health of Central Mass residents through science, quality and ethics in the practice of medicine.
The Worcester Medical Library, Inc. was founded by the Society in 1798. The Library is dedicated to supporting educational programs for physicians and to maintaining resources on the history of medicine. In 1973 its collection was brought to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School to establish a rare book room in the Lamar Soutter Library and an on-going partnership with the medical school library. In August, 2002, the Library provided the Lamar Soutter Library with a gift to establish the Humanities in Medicine Collection.
Alwyn Rapose, MD
President
Michelle Hadley, DO
Vice President
Justin Maykel, MD
Secretary
Adib Karam, MD
Treasurer
Martha Wright, MBA
Executive Director
Membership
The Worcester District Medical Society is pleased to represent and serve our members. We are the organized voice for physicians and medical student members in Central Massachusetts and are committed to unite and educate the community. We are one of twenty districts in the state and the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is our parent organization. In addition to our regular membership, we offer different levels of membership for students, residents/fellows, seniors and groups. And members’ spouses can belong to the Worcester District Medical Society Alliance. The WDMSA also organizes educational and social events.
Scholarship Fund
The Worcester District Medical Society founded in 1794, is a professional organization representing 2,500 physicians and medical students in Central Massachusetts. The Society was established to advance medical knowledge, to develop and maintain highest professional and ethical standards of medical practice and health care, and to serve as an advocate for physicians and their patients.
The Scholarship Committee awards scholarships to medical students each year. The number and amounts offered are evaluated each year based on the monies available through donations and fund raising. The Committee will accept applications for 2022 beginning June 1, 2022.
Worcester Medicine
Worcester Medicine, The official quarterly publication of WDMS, addressing important healthcare issues facing central Massachusetts
News & Events
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