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!

Dr. Christopher Reeder, the dean at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Jacksonville University, says he joined the DCMS because it offers so many events, both fun & educational. As he shared in this testimonial video, he is encouraging all of his medical faculty to join!

It's the last day to buy early bird tickets to the DCMS Residents’ Graduation Gala: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe… DCMS staff member Joe Daraskevich stopped by UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville this morning where Dr. Cortese & Dr. Bhalla were lucky enough to win tickets!

Happy National Doctors’ Day from the DCMS! Thank you for the daily sacrifices you make to provide quality and compassionate care in our community.

Congratulations to Dr. Natasha Narvel and Dr. Morgan Martinez for winning golden tickets to the Inaugural DCMS Residents' Graduation Gala at this week's membership dinner. All DCMS members are invited and have until April 1 to buy early bird tickets: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe…

🎉🎉Happy Match Day from the DCMS! We’re excited to welcome new residents to the area:

In this episode of Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe & staff member Joe Daraskevich wrap a bow on the 2026 FL Legislative Session: youtu.be/CRRsx44P4Aw?si…

The DCMS had a great time welcoming Northeast Florida physicians and their families to the Pulido farm for the 3rd Annual DCMS Family Day on March 7th. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day of fun and to DCMS members Drs. Danny, Mario, and Rene Pulido!

Help us welcome new member Dr. Brandon Gilliland! Dr. Gilliland is an anesthesiologist with US Anesthesia Partners in the North Florida chapter, practicing in Duval County within the Baptist Health system and various ASC centers. Read his full bio here: dcmsonline.org/news/722051/DC…

Calling all residents & fellows! Battle for the Residents Cup at Beers with Peers Trivia Night on March 26th. Enjoy testing your knowledge in general trivia, pizza, and a relaxed environment for getting to know your counterparts at other local hospitals: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe…

In this episode of Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich provide an update on the state budget. It doesn't look like legislators will agree by the time session ends: youtube.com/watch?v=gFaAZW…

An evening of creativity and great company! The DCMS Women in Medicine had a great time together at last week's painting class at Painting with a Twist. Stay tuned for our next event!

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session continues, DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich are focused on which pieces of legislation have a chance to cross the finish line and which bills seem to be losing momentum: youtu.be/zPW7H2ovRQI

DCMS Immediate Past President Dr. Ali Kasraeian recently spoke with News4JAX about a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer called Focal Therapy. Learn more: news4jax.com/health/2026/02…

As the 2026 Florida Legislative Session moves past the 40-day mark, DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe & staff member Joe Daraskevich talk with special guest Toni Large, a lobbyist focused on healthcare policy, to give fresh insight from Tallahassee: youtube.com/watch?v=oYWlhd…

Don’t miss the next DCMS Women in Medicine event at Painting with a Twist! Join us for networking, drinks and appetizers, and a two-hour painting class on February 25th. The cost of the class is $45 and includes your 12x12 canvas. Register here: dcmsonline.org/events/EventDe…

DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich take a look back at the first half of the 2026 Legislative Session in Tallahassee. Fraser dives in with a breakdown of why this session has been more about process than progress so far: youtube.com/watch?v=gsEnSC…

Enjoy a fun evening with NEFPS! All Northeast Florida pediatricians and pediatric specialists are invited to a social on March 5th at Seasons 52. Join us as we enjoy light bites, drinks, and easy conversation with colleagues. Learn more & register: dcmsonline.wufoo.com/forms/rw22fq91…

DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe & staff member Joe Daraskevich bundle up for this week's episode of "Three Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee" amid a frigid cold front in the third week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session: youtube.com/watch?v=Pdl_5Y…

DCMS members recently gathered for a memorable DCMS Mixer! During the evening, DCMS officially presented its treasured historical artifacts to the Jacksonville History Center, ensuring they will be preserved and displayed for future generations.

With recent cases of measles in the area, health care professionals are encouraged to remind themselves about the signs, symptoms, evaluation & management strategies for the measles. View message from City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer Dr. Joshi: youtube.com/watch?v=9ozbGj…