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The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the oldest continuously operating state medical association in the United States. Incorporated on November 1, 1781, by an act of the Massachusetts General Court, the MMS is a non-profit organization that consists of more than 25,000 physicians, medical students and residents. It is currently based in Waltham, Massachusetts.2 It was founded by John Warren and Edward Augustus Holyoke.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) is the oldest continuously operating state medical association in the United States. Incorporated on November 1, 1781, by an act of the Massachusetts General Court, the MMS is a non-profit organization that consists of more than 25,000 physicians, medical students and residents. It is currently based in Waltham, Massachusetts. The majority of the members live or practice in Massachusetts and the immediate vicinity.2
Founded by Edward Augustus Holyoke and John Warren in 1781.1
The charter of the MMS is signed by Samuel Adams as president of the Massachusetts Senate, and John Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts.
John Sprague was a charter member. Edward Augustus Holyoke was the society's first president.
From Wikipedia’s article on Massachusetts Medical Society, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.5
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