The Massachusetts Medical Society, with more than 25,000 physicians and student members, is dedicated to educating and advoca ... ting for the patients and physicians of Massachusetts. The Society publishes the New England Journal of Medicine, a leading global medical journal and web site, and Journal Watch alerts and newsletters covering 13 specialties. The Society is also a leader in continuing medical education for health care professionals throughout Massachusetts, conducting a variety of medical education programs for physicians and health care professionals. Founded in 1781, MMS is the oldest continuously operating medical society in the country. Websites: www.massmed.org www.nejm.org www.jwatch.org. read more