Objectives
The specific objectives of the DMA, as stated in its statutes, are: to unite Danish doctors in order to protect the interests of the medical profession, and to serve as the body through which the influence of the medical profession may be exercised on general social issues in the best interest of health and the health care system.

While DMA is on one hand a lobby organization for Danish doctors it is also recognized by the Parliament, the national health administration, the Ministries, and the private sector as an expert and advisory body for the authorities in medical questions and is represented in a number of official committees and working parties.

Membership
Nearly all Danish doctors are members of the DMA. Total number per 1 January 2004: 21,860 (Number of retired doctors: 3,000) There are three subdivisions:
Danish Association of Junior Hospital Doctors (Yngre Læger or YL): 8,687 members
Danish Association of Medical Specialists (FAS): 7,850 members
Organisation of General Practitioners in Denmark (P.L.O.): 4,714 members
Student membership: None (not open to students)

Address
Lægeforeningen (Danish Medical Association)
Kristianiagade 12, DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
Phone No.: +45 35 44 85 00 (hours available) 9.00-16.00
Telefax: +45 35 44 85 05 
www.laeger.dk

Management
The highest authority of the DMA is the Assembly of Representatives which meets once annually. The assembly appoints the DMA council, which is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the DMA. It consists of a chairman and six members, two each representing the three subdivisions.

President: Yves Sales
Vice-President: Klaus Klausen
Chairman of Ethics Committee: Poul Jaszczak
Managing Director: Bente Hyldahl Fogh
Manager of Public Affairs: Mette Ebdrup
Chief of Internat. Affairs: Marianne Rex Sørensen

Staff
Number of full-time employed persons: 176 (including the craft organizations) 123 (only DMA and DMA Publishing House).