T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society

T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) is a professional healthcare organization dedicated to advancing health and wellness across Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the broader Palm Beach County community. As a constituent association of the National Medical Association, TLJMS delivers comprehensive services designed to improve access to quality care and create meaningful healthcare opportunities for underserved populations. The organization provides health education programs tailored to community needs, conducts health fair medical screenings for school children and adults, and hosts career symposiums that showcase healthcare and science opportunities for aspiring professionals. TLJMS also offers youth mentoring programs and brings health issue speakers to community forums, ensuring residents have access to reliable medical information and guidance. Beyond direct health services, the organization awards scholarships to deserving students pursuing healthcare careers, supporting the next generation of medical professionals in Palm Beach County. Members of TLJMS—primarily African-American healthcare professionals, though open to practitioners of all backgrounds—actively collaborate to establish new protocol standards and bring community healthcare needs to the forefront of medical practice. The society's multifaceted approach combines professional networking, continuing medical education, and community outreach to create lasting improvements in health outcomes and career pathways for those traditionally underserved by the healthcare system.