About T&DMS

Peter Moore BSc DMJ FRCGP. - T&DMS President 2018-19

President's Welcome

Welcome to the Torquay & District Medical Society.
We welcome doctors of all ages, from all branches of Medicine as well as colleagues from allied professions.
Our meetings are held at one of Torquay’s top hotels with a meal followed by a talk - all at a subsidised cost. They are open to members and their partners even if the partner is not medical (partners in love - professional partners are welcome to join).
We are newer than Plymouth or Exeter medical societies having been established as recently as 1842 so welcome new ideas.

Who We Are

The Torquay & District Medical Society was founded in 1842 to provide social and educational opportunities for members of the medical profession.

The Society has over 500 members from Hospital and General Practitioners, both current and retired. We welcome trainees and medical students.

We also offer affiliate membership for allied professions and from all branches of the medical world.

The Society aims to provide a regular social environment in which our members can meet with their peers for entertainment, educational and networking purposes.

Torbay & District Medical Society is a Registered Charity, number 246725

If you're interested in joining, click here to contact the Secretary.

Our Activities

The Society organises regular dinners throughout the winter months - from October to April. Our dinners offer an ideal opportunity to meet colleagues in a relaxed and sociable environment.

Commencing with pre-dinner drinks in the bar, our dinners are rounded off with an entertaining, informative and enlightening talk from a guest speaker.

You can read reviews of some of our past speakers here.

The Winter Season is round off by our Gala Dinner in May.

During the summer months, the Society has a less formal programme including regular participation in the Dartmouth Medical Regatta.

You can keep an eye on the upcoming programme of events here

Jackie Barrett, TDMS Secretary, with Alastair Campbell

How to Join Society Events

Members are encouraged to join the events held by the Society, together with partners and guests.

Please visit our Booking page to reserve your places. The Secretary will contact you to finalise details and payment.

Non-members are welcome to attend events to sample our programme prior to joining the Society.

Please contact the Secretary here to request membership or to attend as a guest.