Serving the Physicians of Central Massachusetts Since 1794
A not-for-profit society of more than 2,400 physicians and medical students advancing medical knowledge and ethics in Worcester County.
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Founded in 1794, the Worcester District Medical Society is a not-for-profit membership organization representing more than 2,400 physicians, residents and medical students across Worcester County. As a district society of the Massachusetts Medical Society, WDMS advocates for the profession, advances medical education, and connects members through publications, events and community outreach.
Read our full historyLeadership
Officers & committees
Michelle Hadley, DOPresident
Justin Maykel, MDVice President
Patrick Lowe, MDSecretary
Peter Zacharia, MDTreasurer
Martha Wright, MBAExecutive Director
Membership
WDMS is the organized voice for physicians and medical students across Central Massachusetts. Membership connects you to advocacy on the issues that affect your practice, continuing education, and a network of colleagues who have supported one another since 1794. Membership is open to practicing physicians, residents and fellows, medical students, and retired physicians.
Worcester Medicine
Worcester Medicine is the Society’s official publication, produced by a volunteer editorial board of physicians and community contributors. Each issue explores healthcare topics facing Central Massachusetts, from patient perspectives and physician wellbeing to community health and the history of medicine in Worcester County. The Spring 2026 “Patient Perspectives” issues are available now.
Scholarship Fund
The Society supports the next generation of physicians through scholarships awarded to medical students from Central Massachusetts. Funded by member and community donations, the Scholarship Fund helps ease the cost of medical education and keeps talented future physicians connected to our region. Awards are presented each year at the Fall District Meeting.