In 1887, Old North State Medical Society (ONSMS) was established at the Leonard Medical School in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The Society represented several medical specialties and was originally known as the Old North State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Society.

Old North State Medical Society is a private, non-profit, self-perpetuating society.  It is the official North Carolina affiliate of the National Medical Association.  We represent the interests of 1,200 African American physicians practicing in the state.  The Society is dedicated to furthering equitable access and healthcare delivery to all patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic status or other indices of social status.

ONSMS embraces physicians, patients, parents, children, communities and all who are infirmed. We advocate for, educate and mentor the underserved to assure equity in the delivery of healthcare by engaging them in responsible participation in their own health needs as we open doors to their care.

The Society is directed by a twenty-four (24) member executive committee.  Committee members include the presidents of the eight (8) local affiliate medical societies.  The affiliates represented are:

• The John Littman Medical Society (Jacksonville, North Carolina)
• The L.A. Scruggs Medical Society (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• The Durham Academy of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy (Durham, North Carolina)
• The Charlotte Medical Society (Charlotte, North Carolina)
• The Tri-City Medical Society (Winston Salem, North Carolina)
• The Greensboro Medical Society (Greensboro, North Carolina)
• The Fayetteville Area Health Professionals (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
• The Andrew A. Best Medical Society (Greenville, North Carolina)