Duval County Medical Society

02/18/2026

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: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2033893&group=

02/17/2026

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.

It's hard to say whether that's good or bad for organized medicine, since physicians are in favor of some of the bills stuck in the logjam and opposed to some of the other bills:

Fraser Cobbe and 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 t...

02/13/2026

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 starting at 6:00 pm as we enjoy light bites, drinks, and easy conversation with colleagues.

Learn more & register: https://dcmsonline.wufoo.com/forms/rw22fq91kiqywx/

02/02/2026

DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich bundle up for this week's episode as they try to stay warm amid a frigid cold front in the third week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session.

Fraser spends time breaking down a bill that focuses on surgery suites and some potential regulatory changes. Fraser also gives the latest update on the Big Beautiful Healthcare Frontier Act and what sort of chances the legislation has in the Senate:

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich bundle up for this week's episode as they try to stay warm amid a frigid cold front in the third week of the 2026 legislativ...

01/30/2026

Last week, DCMS members gathered for a memorable DCMS Mixer set in a truly one-of-a-kind Jacksonville landmark: an event venue that once served as a casket factory. Just across the parking lot sits the original St. Luke’s Hospital, a building that predates the Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901 and now houses the Jacksonville History Center.

During the evening, DCMS officially presented its treasured historical artifacts to the History Center, ensuring they will be preserved and displayed for future generations. Guests had the rare opportunity to view these artifacts up close in a touching tribute to the physicians and healthcare professionals who shaped medicine in Florida.

01/28/2026

With recent cases of measles in the area, health care professionals are encouraged to remind themselves about the signs, symptoms, evaluation and management strategies for the measles.

View a message from City of Jacksonville Chief Health Officer Dr. Sunil Joshi:

With recent cases of Measles in the area, it is wise for health care professionals to remind themseleves about the signs, symptoms, evaluation and management...

01/26/2026

After a frantic first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, politicians settled into a groove during the second week.

In the latest episode of Three Health Care Headlines You Need to Know from Tallahassee, DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich look at the big picture when it comes to organized medicine and advocacy:

After a frantic first week of the 2026 legislative session, politicians settled into a groove during the second week. There was still plenty of action in Tal...

01/22/2026

The DCMS is excited to welcome new member David Hall, MD, FACS.

Dr. Hall is a board-certified thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic oncology and minimally-invasive approaches (including robotic thoracic surgery) to treating lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal disease. Read his full bio: https://www.dcmsonline.org/news/718496/DCMS-Welcomes-New-Member-Dr.-David-Hall.htm

01/21/2026

We had a great time exploring the business of medicine at the DCMS Life After Residency & Fellowship Seminar on Saturday!

The event featured physicians and industry experts to give a thorough breakdown on a variety of topics including student debt, risk management, mortgages, and more.

A big thank you to our speakers: Drs. Timothy Groover, Prasanthi Reddy, William Eng, Maureen Suchenski, as well as Drew Leggett (Florida Financial Advisors), Derek Bush (Rissman P.A.), Ann Bittinger (Bittinger Law Firm), Shayam Patel (Riverpoint Real Estate), and Natalie Harris (Truist).

01/20/2026

A lot happened in the first week of the 2026 Florida Legislative Session!

DCMS Executive Director Fraser Cobbe and staff member Joe Daraskevich open this episode by explaining why it was a busy first week in Tallahassee. Fraser breaks down which priorities in the House and Senate will impact the medical community and why many of the hot topics will sound very familiar to doctors:

A lot happened in the first week of the 2026 legislative session, which started earlier than the previous year because it is an election year in Florida. The...

01/15/2026

Attention medical residents, fellows, and medical students!

Join us this Saturday for the Life After Residency & Fellowship event featuring everything you need to know for the business of medicine. Plus, the event will wrap up with a social hour for networking and a career fair.

Register now: https://www.dcmsonline.org/event/lifeafterresidency

01/09/2026

There’s still time to get your flu shot! Through , the Duval County Medical Society Foundation provides no-cost flu vaccine vouchers for the uninsured.

Visit http://fluvaxjax.com to request a voucher!