Mission Statement
The Purpose of the Worcester District Medical Society shall be to do all things as may be necessary and appropriate to advance medical knowledge, to develop and maintain 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 of Massachusetts.
Latest News & Events
September 2026
25sep7:30 am9:00 am35th Annual Women in Medicine Breakfast
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Speaker: Senator Robyn Kennedy Senator Kennedy will be discussing updates on upcoming legislation and bills pertaining to healthcare. *Co-Sponsored by Actuate Insurance (formerly Physicians
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Speaker: Senator Robyn Kennedy
Senator Kennedy will be discussing updates on upcoming legislation and bills pertaining to healthcare.
*Co-Sponsored by Actuate Insurance (formerly Physicians Insurance) of the Massachusetts Medical Society
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View the Speaker’s Bio
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Location
Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
October 2026
02oct6:00 pm8:45 pmStudent Meet and Greet Reception and “TRICH” – A Solo Performance
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October 2, 6:00 pm UMass Chan Medical School, Albert Sherman Center Auditorium Starring Becca Schneider. TRICH is a depressing super fun show about
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October 2, 6:00 pm UMass Chan Medical School, Albert Sherman Center Auditorium
Starring Becca Schneider. TRICH is a depressing super fun show about mental health, isolation, and forging a path toward recovery through humor, vulnerability, and far too many 90s references.
*CME/RM Credits pending approval
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Location
Albert Sherman Center
55 North Lake Avenue Worcester, MA 01655
24oct12:00 pm4:00 pmApple Picking at Davis Farmland
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October 24 (rain date October 25) 12:00-4:00 pm Open to all members and their families. Apple picking, petting zoo, mega maize, and more.
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October 24 (rain date October 25)
12:00-4:00 pm
Open to all members and their families. Apple picking, petting zoo, mega maize, and more.
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Location
Davis Farmland
145 Redstone Hill Rd, Sterling, MA 01564
November 2026
12nov5:30 pm7:30 pmAnnual Fall District Meeting and Awards Ceremony
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November, 12, 5:30 pm, Beechwood Hotel Meeting includes Voting/Approval of the 2027 Budget, and presentation of the Dr. A. Jane Fitzpatrick Community Service Award, the WDMS Career Achievement Award, the
Event Details
November, 12, 5:30 pm, Beechwood Hotel
Meeting includes Voting/Approval of the 2027 Budget, and presentation of the Dr. A. Jane Fitzpatrick Community Service Award, the WDMS Career Achievement Award, the WML Medical Student Achievement Award, Medical Student Scholarship Awards, and WDMSA Nursing Scholarship Award
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Location
Beechwood Hotel
363 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01605
16nov4:00 pm5:00 pm2026 MMS Interim HOD Opening Session (I-26)
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All WDMS members are invited to attend as guests and may submit a resolution to MMS WDMS has Delegate seats available (call the WDMS Office to inquire 508-753-1579 HOD First Session and
Event Details
All WDMS members are invited to attend as guests and may submit a resolution to MMS
WDMS has Delegate seats available (call the WDMS Office to inquire 508-753-1579
HOD First Session and Online Hearings: November 16, virtual session
HOD Second Session and Closing: December 5, virtual session
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23nov4:00 pm5:00 pm2026 MMS Interim HOD Opening Session (I-26)
Event Details
All WDMS members are invited to attend as guests and may submit a resolution to MMS WDMS has Delegate seats available (call the WDMS Office to inquire 508-753-1579 HOD First Session and
Event Details
All WDMS members are invited to attend as guests and may submit a resolution to MMS
WDMS has Delegate seats available (call the WDMS Office to inquire 508-753-1579
HOD First Session and Online Hearings: November 16, virtual session
HOD Second Session and Closing: December 5, virtual session
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December 2026
16dec6:00 pm7:00 pmMovie Night and Reception and WCFB Drive*
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Movie: Patch Adams The film follows Hunter “Patch” Adams (Robin Williams), who, in 1969, struggles with suicidal thoughts and voluntarily admits himself to a mental institution. There, he discovers that humor and human
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Movie: Patch Adams
The film follows Hunter “Patch” Adams (Robin Williams), who, in 1969, struggles with suicidal thoughts and voluntarily admits himself to a mental institution. There, he discovers that humor and human connection can ease suffering more effectively than traditional psychotherapy, inspiring him to pursue a career as a medical doctor. *Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the Worcester County Food Bank
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Location
Mechanics Hall
321 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608