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DCMS News You Need to Know
From the desk of Jay W. Millson, Executive Vice President

jmillson@dcmsonline.org

January 23, 2009

 

In this Issue:

 

Ř      Congratulations to 2009 DCMS Officers & Board Members

Ř      Deadline Quickly Approaching for Half of Florida’s Physicians to Renew Their Medical License

Ř      Robert C. Nuss, MD Appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine

Ř      Florida Office of Legislative Services Seeks Volunteers for Doctor of the Day program

Ř      2009 DCMS Directories have been mailed!

Ř      Meetings Calendar / Educational Opportunities

 

Congratulations to 2009 DCMS Officers & Board Members

At the January 15 DCMS Annual Meeting, R. Stephen Lucie, MD,  was installed as the 2009 DCMS President. The following physicians will serve as 2009 Officers: John W. Kilkenny, III, MD, President-Elect; Ashley E. Booth, MD, Vice President; Neel G. Karnani, MD, Vice President, Anne H. Waldron, MD,  Vice President; Jeffrey Wachholz, MD, Secretary; Malcolm T. Foster, Jr., MD, Treasurer; and  Glenn W. Knox, MD, JD, Immediate Past President. Click here for the complete list of 2009 board members.  The DCMS extends a special thanks to all of our sponsors and exhibitors who made the evening a success.

 

Deadline Quickly Approaching for Half of Florida’s Physicians to Renew Their Medical License
In October, the Florida Board of Medicine sent out license renewal reminders to those Florida physicians whose medical licenses must be renewed by January 31, 2009. For first time renewers, or if you did not keep a copy of your 2007 renewal, click here to access your license information, create a new password and renew your license now online. For login assistance, call the Department of Health Help Desk at (850) 488-0595 and choose option 3. For other questions, call the Board of Medicine at (850) 245-4131. Do not hesitate to contact the DCMS should you have any difficulties with licensure or issues involving the Board. 

 

Robert C. Nuss, MD Appointed to the Florida Board of Medicine

Congratulations to Dr. Robert Nuss on his appointment to the Florida Board of Medicine.  Dr. Nuss serves on the Medical Executive Committee and the Executive Management Group of Shands Jacksonville Hospital. He will serve a 4 year term on the Florida Board, and currently sits on the Credentials Committee and Expert Witness Credentials Committee.

 

Florida Office of Legislative Services Seeks Volunteers for Doctor of the Day program
The 2009 Legislative Session begins Tuesday, March 3, 2009, and the Florida Office of Legislative Services is looking for physicians to participate in the legislature's Doctor of the Day program. The legislature needs two physicians for each day of the legislative session, one for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate. If you are interested in serving as Doctor of the Day, please contact Althea Houston with the Florida Office of Legislative Services at (850) 488-6803. The 2009 Legislative Session is scheduled to adjourn Friday, May 1, 2009.

 

2009 DCMS Directories have been mailed!

The 2009 Directories have been mailed to DCMS members.  A form to order additional copies was included with the directories, or you can download a DCMS member order form (PDF file) from our website. This is an excellent resource in communicating with your peers throughout Jacksonville and surrounding counties (Clay, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns).  Take some time to look through it and see all of the information at your fingertips!

 

Meetings Calendar / Educational Opportunities (www.dcmsonline.org) 

o     Friday & Saturday, January 30 – 31, 2009 - 16th Annual First Coast Infectious Disease/Clinical Microbiology Symposium at TPC Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra Beach. Register on-line at www.firstcoastidcm.com

o     February 4, 2009 – Healthy Living Kickoff Event – Click here for details

o     March 20-21, 2009 – Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Implications for Breast and Bottle – A 2 day conference sponsored by the Northeast Florida Lactation Coalition, Jacksonville Marriott.  Click here for details and registration information

o     Monday, April 27, 2009 – General Membership Meeting with AMA President-Elect James Rohack, MD – Save the date and watch for more details!

o     Tuesday, April 28, 2009 – Quality and Safety Forum with Keynoters James Rohack, MD, and Carolyn Clancy, MD.  Sponsored by the Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy at UNF.  Save the date and click here for more details!


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