Duval County Medical Society

Are you a #physician seeking to enhance your medical career, advocate for healthcare policies that matter, and make a positive impact on the #FirstCoast? Look no further than the @dcmsonline – where excellence meets community! Visit dcmsonline.org/memberbenefits to join today!

Reminder: early bird registration is open for the International Healthcare Symposium & DCMS Annual Meeting! The event is taking place Oct. 23-24 and is anyone working in the healthcare field is invited to participate! 🩺 Register now to save: healthcaresymposium.domains.unf.edu

The Annual DCMS Awards close this Friday, July 11! Be sure to submit a nomination for the Clyde M. Collins, MD Humanitarian Award, DCMS Community Service Award, and Philip H. Gilbert Young Physician Leadership Award! Learn more: dcmsonline.org/page/AnnualDCM…

On this Independence Day, let's celebrate the values that unite us: compassion, service, and commitment to care. We wish you a safe and restful Fourth of July. 🇺🇸

Dr. Carlos Vergara is a resident at Mayo Clinic and has built a network of friends from other Jacksonville medical institutions through his membership with the @dcmsonline. Check out why he recommends DCMS membership to other local physicians!

A new #physiciansurvey by our partners at @doctorscompany confirms a deepening concern: few would recommend a career in medicine. The survey points to mounting challenges that are eroding professional satisfaction: thedoctors.com/articles/facin… #malpracticecoverage #physiciansentiment

We're excited to welcome new member Luther Quarles, IV, DO, MS! Dr. Quarles is board-certified in family medicine & neuromusculoskeletal medicine and is a @UFMedicineJax Assistant Professor & Medical Director for UF Health Total Care Clinic. Read more: dcmsonline.org/news/704233/DC…

🌟 The DCMS member spotlight is on Dr. Colleen Bell! As president of the Health Division for @sulzbacherjax, an agency that cares for the homeless and at risk in Duval, Dr. Bell works with some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Read more: dcmsonline.org/news/702227/Pr…

The #InternationalHealthcareSymposium, jointly hosted by @dcmsonline & @unfbrookshealth, is designed to educate, engage, and connect healthcare professionals about advancing health in the digital age. Early bird registration is now open! Learn more: healthcaresymposium.domains.unf.edu

Our new podcast covers how to turn patient feedback into action. As our host explains, the free version of MonkeyLearn offers tools that should suffice for most small- to medium-sized practices. Check out the full episode at dcmsonline.org/podcasts (member log-in required). 🩺🎙️

On June 11, the DCMS Women in Medicine gathered at Wick N Twisted in Jax Beach for an evening of connection and creativity. They made custom candles and enjoyed time together outside of the office. Check out more photos on our DCMS Facebook page: facebook.com/media/set?vani…

The DCMS is excited to welcome new member Dr. Raphael Parrado! Dr. Parrado is director of the Pediatric Intensive Care unit and the Associate Trauma Medical Director at the @UFMedicineJax. Read his full bio on our DCMS blog: dcmsonline.org/news/703616/DC…

Did you catch the latest episode of our AI Applications in Medical Practice Management Podcast Series? The ninth episode takes a closer look at Trello and how the available AI tools can be helpful with performance management. Learn more: dcmsonline.org/page/DCMSPodca…

The DCMS is excited to welcome new member Colleen Bell, MD, FACHE, DFAPA. Dr. Bell is President for the Health Division at @sulzbacherjax where she leads the Federally Qualified Healthcare Center Clinics, and is responsible for a staff of 90+ employees: dcmsonline.org/news/news.asp?…

Our Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game for residents & fellows took place on May 22 with more than 100 residents and their guests in attendance! Tickets were provided through the DCMS Foundation’s 1853 Founders Club. Check out photos from the event here: facebook.com/media/set/?van…

Check out the latest Medicare Payment Reform Advocacy Update from our friends at the @AmerMedicalAssn: ama-assn.org/health-care-ad…

🌟 The DCMS member spotlight is on Dr. Shariq Refai! Dr. Refai was first introduced to the field of psychiatry as an undergrad when he took a job at a local hospital. But what started as a way to pay the bills turned into something much more meaningful: dcmsonline.org/news/700524/Fu…

As an organization founded in service, we annually celebrate the DCMS' birthday with a service project to give back to our community. This year's DCMS Day of Giving will take place May 24 at 9 am with a Jax Beach Cleanup with @beaches_go Green. RSVP: dcmsonline.wufoo.com/forms/r1fe1nsh…

The entry period is open for the DCMS Beals & Shahin Awards! We annually recognize excellence in research published by members & residents in the areas of Original Investigation, Review, & Clinical Observation. Apply now: dcmsonline.org/BealsShahinEnt… 🏆 2024 winners pictured here

Healthcare practitioners often receive inquiries to shadow, volunteer, or learn through a formal clinical rotation. During job shadowing, safeguard patients’ rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Learn more from our friends at @doctorscompany: thedoctors.com/articles/job-s…

🏆 DCMS staff member @JoeD_Jax & Drs. Elise Gonzalez (@Jaxhealth), Olivia Hopper (@UFMedicineJax) & Amie Harvey (@NHJAX) show off their 1st place trophy from trivia after the first day of the DCMS Leadership Academy! We're proud to bring together physicians from across NE FL!