Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS)

The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the statewide professional association for physicians and medical students, supporting 24,000 members. They 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 the NEJM Group, the MMS extends their mission globally by advancing medical knowledge from research to patient care through the New England Journal of Medicine, NEJM Catalyst, and the NEJM Journal Watch family of specialty publications, and through their education products for health care professionals: NEJM Knowledge+, NEJM Resident 360, and their accredited and comprehensive continuing medical education programs.

Mission:
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 people in the Commonwealth.

Vision:
To be the most trusted and respected leadership voice in health care, improving patient care and outcomes by:
• Advocating for physicians and patients
• Advancing medical knowledge
• Elevating the medical profession
• Promoting physician well-being
• Advancing health equity
• Promoting patient safety and quality health care