Colegio Médico Dominicano

What Colegio Médico Dominicano does

Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) is a Dominican Republic nonprofit professional association and labor union for physicians, founded in 1891 as Asociación Médica Dominicana and operating since 2003 under the statutory framework of Law 68-03 (Ley de Colegiación Médica). Membership is mandatory for all licensed physicians practicing in the country, which gives CMD a unique role as sole collective bargaining representative, certifying body, and labor-rights defender for the Dominican medical profession. The organization coordinates a federation of 52+ specialized medical societies and a network of provincial and regional filiales (chapters), and offers its members a layered stack of benefits: legal-juridical defense (PLAMEJUR), in-house health insurance (ARS-CMD), professional civil liability coverage (SELECOMD), recertification oversight via CONAREM, social benefit plans (disability, maternity, funeral, survival), a generic-medication pharmacy under the Promese/Cal program, and recreational amenities (gym, semi-Olympic pool, restaurant, event halls, children's park) at its Zona Universitaria headquarters in Santo Domingo.

CMD generates revenue primarily through mandatory membership fees (RD$1,000 inscription + RD$500 ID + RD$200 certification letter at onboarding), recurring annual dues, and auxiliary streams from its insurance subsidiaries (ARS-CMD, SELECOMD) and fee-based use of on-site facilities. Distribution is direct and country-exclusive: headquarters-based member services for the National District, supplemented by provincial filiales (Santo Domingo, Hermanas Mirabal, Azua, Higuey, etc.) and a parallel channel of 52+ specialty-specific societies. No financial figures are publicly disclosed.

The organization's go-to-market is institutional rather than commercial: it engages directly with the Dominican government (Presidential Palace, Ministry of Health, SNS, SENASA, CNSS, SISALRIL, DIGEMAPS, CNSS) for salary negotiations, working-condition agreements, and policy input, and historically secured a 30% base salary increase plus 100% pension coverage in its December 2020 agreement with President Luis Abinader's administration. Recent activity has centered on labor-rights defense (denouncing precarious COVID-era contracts for 100+ doctors), expanding residency capacity (43 new programs in 2024), and a leadership transition to Dr. Luis Peña Núñez (2025-2027 term) following Dr. Waldo Ariel Suero's tenure.

Name

Colegio Médico Dominicano

Legal name

Colegio Médico Dominicano

Website

https://cmd.org.do

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Colegio Médico Dominicano is the Dominican Republic's statutory professional association and labor union for licensed physicians, operating under Law 68-03 since 1891. It provides mandatory membership, collective bargaining, legal defense (PLAMEJUR), in-house health and liability insurance, recertification oversight, training programs, and member recreational facilities through a national federation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Santo Domingo

HQ country

Dominican Republic

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Fees: The CMD generates revenue primarily through membership fees including inscription fees (RD$1,000), ID/carnet fees (RD$500), certification letters (RD$200), and annual membership dues. The organization also operates recreational facilities (gym, pool, restaurant) and provides services such as ARS-CMD health insurance, SELECOMD civil liability insurance, and pharmacy services.
2. ARS-CMD Health Insurance: The CMD operates its own health insurance administrator (ARS-CMD) that provides health coverage through major medical centers, accredited laboratories, and specialized diagnostic services.
3. SELECOMD Civil Liability Insurance: Professional liability insurance service for physicians providing legal protection inherent to the profession.
4. Recreational Facilities: Rental of event halls (Salón Dr. Duran Bracho, Past Presidents Hall), gym membership, swimming pool, and restaurant services for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) is the mandatory professional medical association and union for licensed physicians in the Dominican Republic, operating under Law 68-03. It provides statutory membership registration and certification, collective bargaining with government, legal defense through PLAMEJUR, health and civil liability insurance (ARS-CMD, SELECOMD), social benefit plans, recreational facilities, and coordination of 52+ specialized medical societies.

Product overview

Colegio Médico Dominicano (CMD) is a professional medical association offering a portfolio of services including health insurance administration (ARS-CMD), civil liability insurance (SELECOMD), legal assistance (PLAMEJUR), dental services, social benefit plans, recreational facilities, medical publications, and membership services. The organization provides healthcare services, professional development resources, recreational amenities (gym, pool, restaurant, event halls), and professional certification support through CONAREM. It operates as a unified membership organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ARS-CMD Health Insurance
• SELECOMD Civil Liability Insurance
• PLAMEJUR Legal Assistance
• Social Benefit Plans (Planes Sociales)
• Farmacia del Pueblo (Member Pharmacy)
• Módulo Odontológico (Dental Module)
• Biblioteca Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo
• Recreational Facilities (Gym, Pool, Restaurant, Park)
• Event Halls (Salón Dr. Duran Bracho and Salón Pasados Presidentes)
• Revista Médica Dominicana
• Revista HISMED
• Carnetización CMD (Member ID Services)
• CONAREM Medical Recertification

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% base salary increase achieved through December 2020 agreement with President Abinader's government
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SENASA (Seguro Nacional de Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025CMD President Dr. Luis Peña Núñez met with SENASA Director Dr. Edward Guzmán to discuss: (1) timely payment to physician providers and clearing of outstanding invoices; (2) assignment of provider codes for Emergency Medicine and Radiology specialists per prior agreement; (3) expansion of retired physician insurance network nationally; (4) joint ARS-CMD service improvements. Additional participants: Dra. Miosotte Lazala (Secretary General), Dr. Maxi Bello (Finance Secretary), Lic. Yeffry Lizardo (Medical Director).
• MIVED (Ministerio de la Vivienda)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025CMD collaboration with MIVED for Residencial Leocadio Peña housing project. Dr. Luis Peña Núñez visited with MIVED commission led by Engineer Emil Alvaro Gonzalez and Dr. Luis Ballis to prepare钥匙 (key) handover. Project provides housing for CMD members.
• Sociedad Dominicana de Hematología y OncologíaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2024CMD participated in Regional Azua Scientific-Guild Assembly addressing childhood cancer awareness and treatment protocols.
• CONAREM (Consejo Nacional de Recertificación Médica)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2024CMD participates in CONAREM governance. Dr. Mauro Canario, former Dean of Health Sciences and Vice Rector at UASD, was elected Executive Director through competition. CMD representation includes Dr. Justo Nicasio (President) and Dr. Luis Faringthon Reyes as CONAREM President. CONAREM oversees physician recertification under Law 68-03.
• MESCYTminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024CMD works with MESCYT (Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology) for medical credentialing through legal verification of university degrees and certifications.
• Gobierno Provincial Hermanas MirabalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2024CMD Provincial branch (Hermanas Mirabal) met with Regional Health Director Dr. Rafael de Jesús Rodríguez Cruz and Provincial Governor Lic. Lissett Nicasio de Adames as mediator to address physician working conditions at Hospital Dr. Román Brache in Salcedo.
• ADARS (Asociación de Administradoras de Riesgos de Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2024CMD and ADARS signed agreement for ARS members of ADARS (HUMANO, MAPFRE, UNIVERSAL, MONUMENTAL, FUTURO, YUNEN ABEL GONZALEZ) to assign provider codes to Emergency Medicine and Radiology specialists. Long-standing demand of over a decade resolved after 3+ months of negotiations under Dr. Waldo Ariel Suero's leadership. Agreement signed by CMD President Dr. Waldo Ariel Suero and ADARS President Lic. José Manuel Vargas.
• Promese/CalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMD maintains a pharmacy (Farmacia del Pueblo) within its facilities that dispenses generic medications at reduced costs, operated under Promese/Cal sponsorship agreement.
• INFOTEPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMD Regional District leadership announced pursuit of scholarships with INFOTEP for master's degrees and diplomas for physicians.
• SNS (Servicio Nacional de Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing institutional relationship for physician employment, salary payments, and healthcare system coordination. Dr. Mario Lama serves as SNS Director.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Medical Association: The largest national professional association of physicians in the United States. Directly comparable to CMD as a membership organization that advocates for physicians, sets professional standards, publishes medical journals, and offers member benefits and services.
• British Medical Association: UK trade union and professional body for doctors with registered status. Comparable to CMD in combining collective bargaining, professional advocacy, member benefits, and ethical guidance under a single national organization.
• Conselho Federal de Medicina (CFM): Brazilian federal medical council with mandatory physician registration. Highly analogous to CMD in structure: a mandatory national guild for all licensed physicians that oversees professional standards, ethics, and registration across the country.
• Canadian Medical Association: National professional association of physicians in Canada. Comparable to CMD in its role advocating for physicians on policy, providing member services and benefits, and representing the profession in negotiations with governments and health systems.
• Ordem dos Médicos: Portuguese medical association with mandatory membership for practicing physicians. Directly comparable to CMD as a regulatory-and-representational body that combines professional licensing oversight with advocacy and member services.
• South African Medical Association: South African professional association and trade union for doctors. Comparable to CMD in combining collective bargaining for public-sector physicians with professional development, advocacy, and member services.
• Confederación Médica de la República Argentina (COMRA): Argentine medical guild confederation representing physicians nationally. Closely comparable to CMD as a Latin American medical union that negotiates working conditions, salaries, and labor rights on behalf of Argentine physicians.
• Royal College of Physicians: UK professional body for physicians focused on setting medical standards, training, and continuing professional development. Comparable to CMD's CONAREM oversight and continuing medical education role for Dominican physicians.
• Medical Council of India: National regulatory body governing medical education and physician registration in India. Comparable to CMD in its mandatory registration function and role overseeing professional standards and credentialing of licensed physicians.
• Japan Medical Association: Japan's national professional association of physicians with strong advocacy role. Comparable to CMD in representing physicians in negotiations with government, providing continuing education, and offering member benefits and insurance products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cmdorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/cmdorg
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmdredsocial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sociedad-dominicana-de-oftalmologia

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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