Old North State Medical Society
About Old North State Medical Society
The Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) was formed in 1887 to further the interests of African American physicians and continues to support the interests of minority physicians. We focus on educating and advocating for the most vulnerable patients and people residing in communities that consistently produce poorer health outcomes and seek to protect the quality of patient care in all communities of North Carolina.
Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) is one of the oldest medical societies for African American Physicians in the United States. ONSMS was initially formed to advocate for African American Physicians and their interests. As we evolved we added North Carolina’s vulnerable population to our mission. Our primary interest is in educating and advocating for the most vulnerable of vulnerable patients and people residing in communities that consistently produce poorer health outcomes.