Chicago Medical Society
Hospitals and Health CareIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Founded in 1850 and based in Chicago, Illinois, the Chicago Medical Society is a professional association within the hospitals and health care field that serves physicians and other medical professionals in Cook County. Its mission encompasses medical professionalism, education, and public health, and it aims to provide members with high-quality information to support professional practice. The society fosters the science and art of medicine and encourages the exchange of professional experience among its members. Its membership comprises approximately seven thousand individuals across specialties, including medical students, residents, active physicians, academicians, and retired practitioners. The organization has pursued collaborative initiatives to advance member development and safety, such as a 2018 partnership with the Chicago Dental Society to deliver OSHA-compliant training on handling bloodborne pathogens.