Duval County Medical Society

08/07/2026

DCMS physicians once again demonstrated their leadership and commitment to organized medicine at this year's FMA Annual Meeting.

DCMS Past Presidents Dr. Tra'Chella Johnson Foy and Dr. John Montgomery were elected as delegates to the AMA, while Dr. Lisa Cosgrove was elected as an AMA alternate delegate.

Dr. Montgomery also received the FMA Award of Distinguished Service, the association's highest honor presented by the FMA House of Delegates. The award recognizes members who have demonstrated exceptional and sustained service to the association, the medical profession, and the public over many years.

08/06/2026

Summer break is almost over! Reconnect with your DCMS colleagues at the September 16th Membership Dinner.

The evening will include networking, dinner, and a presentation on Allergy & Immunology Essentials for Everyday Practice.

Save your seat now: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2075976

07/31/2026

Country music & good vibes!

It was a fun night out in Jacksonville Beach at the inaugural County Medical Society Summer Concert on July 28th featuring a live performance by country artist Jason Byrd.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Kickers Country Bar as we welcomed our newest medical residents and medical students to the area.

07/27/2026

Final call!

Join us July 28th in Jax Beach for a fun night out featuring a live performance by country artist Jason Byrd at the inaugural County Medical Society Summer Concert. Get to know Jason before the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj5_9L-uCWQ

Get your free ticket now: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068236&group=

Fraser Cobbe and Joe Daraskevich are joined by Jason Byrd ahead of ...

07/22/2026

Please help welcome new DCMS member Dr. D. Scott Lind!

Dr. Lind is a fellowship-trained surgical oncologist with more than 30 years of experience in academic medicine. To complement his passion for education, Dr. Lind's research has focused on simulation, particularly the creation, validation, and integration of virtual technologies into health professions training curricula.

Read Dr. Lind’s full bio on the DCMS blog: https://www.dcmsonline.org/news/731649/-DCMS-Welcomes-New-Member-Dr.-D.-Scott-Lind.htm

07/17/2026

There’s still time to get your free summer concert ticket and join us for a fun night out in Jax Beach as we help welcome our newest medical residents and medical students to town.

Be sure to break out your hats, cowboy boots, and denim for a chance to win 'Best Dressed' and take home a prize.

Get your ticket now: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068236

07/09/2026

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration recently announced the annual Statewide Medicaid Managed Care open enrollment period will begin October 1st.

Learn more: https://www.dcmsonline.org/news/news.asp?id=730723

07/06/2026

Serendipity. It’s the word DCMS member Dr. Christian Koch uses to describe how he ended up specializing in endocrinology and internal medicine. A mentor advised him that endocrinology is the best job for an adventurer and medical detective. As someone that’s driven the Pacific Coast Highway in California three times, Dr. Koch is up for adventure!

Read his story on our DCMS blog: https://www.dcmsonline.org/news/730634/Serendipity--Adventure-Spotlight-on-DCMS-Member-Christian-Koch-MD-PhD-MACE.htm

07/01/2026

DCMS Outreach Program Manager Joe Daraskevich put on his boots and bolo tie to welcome the new residents at UF College of Health – Jacksonville today.

He was there to invite everyone to our free country concert at Kickers later this month: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068236&group=

06/24/2026

Dust off your cowboy boots and join us July 28th for a night of country music and great company as we welcome our newest medical residents and medical students to town.

Whether you're just beginning your journey in medicine or have been caring for patients for years, this is a chance to enjoy a fun night out featuring a live performance by Jason Byrd.

Learn more & register: https://www.dcmsonline.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2068236