UMS

abbreviation for Universal Medical Society, an elite organization of six hundred physicians in the stories about Ole Doc Methuselah. Membership in this society is not confirmed until the applicant has made an undeniably great contribution to the health and happiness of mankind. See also Ole Doc Methuselah stories in this glossary. —PDC Volume 5 Approved Glossary

abbreviation for Universal Medical Society, an elite organization of physicians (known as the Soldiers of Light) appearing in a series of stories by LRH. Each member has dedicated themselves to the ultimate preservation of mankind no matter the wars or explorations of space. An apprenticeship of forty years is required to become a member of this society and membership is not confirmed even then until the applicant has made an undeniably great contribution to the health and happiness of mankind. Members of the Universal Medical Society do not practice as do ordinary physicians. They accept no fee. The organization is self-supporting.abbreviation for Universal Medical Society, an elite organization of six hundred physicians in the stories about Ole Doc Methuselah. Membership in this society is not confirmed until the applicant has made an undeniably great contribution to the health and happiness of mankind. See also Ole Doc Methuselah stories in this glossary.