DCMS staff Fraser Cobbe & Joe Daraskevich will be interviewing candidates for Florida Legislature who can shape future debates on healthcare delivery in our state. First up is DCMS Past-President Dr. James St. George who's running for the District 19 seat: youtube.com/watch?v=5F9qa3…

We are so thankful for all our wonderful donors who are helping us celebrate Mother's Day this year, including Duval County Medical Society Women in Medicine. Their team put together and donated dozens of care baskets for moms in our Shelter. Thank you for your generosity!

The Duval County Medical Society has partnered with FL Health Duval to provide Narcan and/or fentanyl test strips to medical practices. Please complete our request form to have supplies delivered to your office: dcmsonline.wufoo.com/forms/r1ls22i0…

The City of Jacksonville has launched a new initiative called “Mental Health Matters Jax” to address the growing need for mental health resources across the First Coast. Learn more here: firstcoastnews.com/article/news/h…

Our partners at the @DoctorsCompany offer easy-to-use Quick Check tools to help your practice identify processes that need to be updated. Learn more: thedoctors.com/articles/quick…

A new FTC rule is set to transform the governance of non-compete agreements in the US. Fraser Cobbe & Joe Daraskevich of Duval County Medical Society discussed the major implications for FL physicians w/ attorneys from Smith Hulsey & Busey & Mirza Healthcare Law Partners: youtube.com/watch?v=eKSwiR…

The next DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 27! Enter your zip code or County/City/State on their website to see collection sites near you: dea.gov/takebackday

The Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, representing 14 hospital systems across the state, announced the creation of 721 new graduate medical education, or GME, positions to address the increasing demand for medical providers in the state. Read more: thecapitolist.com/safety-net-hos…

In Loving Memory: DCMS Past President and Lifetime Member Dr. George Trotter passed away April 20 at the age of 91. Dr. Trotter had a private general medicine practice for 61 years with a special interest in hematology. Read more: jacksonville.com/obituaries/pfl…

The DCMS, in partnership w/ Blue Zones Project Jacksonville, recently hosted a Trail Day at Julington-Durbin Creek Preserve. DCMS members joined us to walk the 2-mile trail for a morning of fun & fitness. Our organizations are working together to encourage a healthier and happier community!

Our DCMS Family Fun Day for First Coast physicians is taking place on May 4! Join us at the Pulido family farm from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. This event is free but registration is required so we can prepare appropriately. Learn more and register: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe…

The 2024 DCMS Leadership Academy just wrapped up!

Congratulations to our newest class of physician leaders in Duval County.

ATTENTION: The medical education loan reimbursement application deadline is now extended to April 15! Qualifying MDs and DOs in primary care specialties, including psychiatry, can receive awards up to $20,000 per year. Learn more and apply here: floridahealth.gov/provider-and-p…

Our monthly membership dinner took place last night. Thank you to sponsors John McCann & Richard Sikorski of Eleven Atlantic of Raymond James. John gave a talk on navigating the markets in 2024 while DCMS members enjoyed a delicious meal. See photos here: facebook.com/media/set?vani…

DCMS President Dr. Ferdinand Formoso is welcoming everyone to our March Membership Dinner. Thank you to our sponsors John McCann & Richard Sikorski of Eleven Atlantic of Raymond James Financial Services who will be talking tonight on navigating the markets and economy in 2024.

The DCMS Women in Medicine are collecting donations for Hubbard House Hotline 904-354-3114 (Text 210-3698), a domestic violence center that provides hotline, shelter, outreach, & children's services in NE FL. The items will go into Mother’s Day baskets. Learn more & sign up to donate here: signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EADAB…

.Sunil Joshi M.D. Dr. Sunil Joshi shares some tips for identifying and treating measles. Duval County has not had any cases yet, but with spring break travel season approaching, it's important for members of the medical community to know what to look for: youtube.com/watch?v=RoywsW…

🌳 Join the DCMS & Blue Zones Project Jacksonville for a 2-mile trail walk on 4/13! Bring your furry friends and little ones for fun, fitness, & nature with DCMS members and staff. We'll have Blue Zones-branded water bottles and t-shirts -- register to secure your size: dcmsonline.wufoo.com/forms/rnvp43f1…

DCMS members: join us 3/19 for dinner, a membership meeting, and a talk from John McCann & Richard Sikorski of Eleven Atlantic of Raymond James. 'Your Money, Your Retirement' will help you navigate the 2024 markets and economy. Learn more & register: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe…

Check out the Blue Zones Project Jacksonville events happening in March! To register for an event, visit: bluezonesprojectjacksonville.com/events/