Broward County Medical Association upcoming events

2nd Annual Florida Women Physicians Retreat (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Beyond the White Coat: Building Your Brand, Voice, and Visual Identity

The county medical societies of Broward, Collier, Duval, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, & Sarasota, and the Florida Society of Nephrology, cordially invite you to the 2nd Annual Florida Women Physicians Retreat. This educational and networking event begins with a Welcome Reception on Friday, May 1 and continues on Saturday, May 2 with educational presentations, group discussions, lunch, and an evening reception.

Online registration is now closed. To join the wait list, please email us.

Click here to download the event agenda.

Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9:30 AM

Sonesta Fort Lauderdale

999 North Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

Sponsorship Opportunities available.

Conference registration fees: $25 student/resident physicians; $75 hosting county society members; $125 non-members.

Refundable before 5pm, April 1st minus the credit card processing fee.

Premier Sponsor:

Sponsored by:

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SignatureMD

Sometimes the Culprit Is Right in Front of You: Hypophosphatasia (May 19, 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for our next BCMA dinner lecture. Open only to members of the Broward County Medical Association (BCMA).

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Complimentary Dinner. Cash bar
6:30 p.m. Networking | 7:00 p.m. Program

Seating is limited. Members must register to attend.

This event is sponsored by

Presented by

Gary Myerson, MD, FACR

Adult Rheumatology

Arthritis and Rheumatology of GA and Rheumatology Director for Good Samaritan Clinic of Cabb

Gary Myerson, MD, FACR, is a board-certified rheumatologist and clinical research principal investigator at the Arthritis and Rheumatology of Georgia in Atlanta. He has been practicing rheumatology and clinical immunology at Northside and St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Atlanta for the past 40 years.

Dr Myerson received his medical degree at Far Eastern University, School of Medicine in Manila, Philippines. He completed his residency and was chief resident in internal medicine at Jewish Hospital and Medical Center of Brooklyn in Brooklyn, New York, and completed his fellowship training at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

This speaker is a paid consultant of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The intended audience for this program is healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in the diagnosis of hypophosphatasia (HPP).

The program is sponsored by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Alexion is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations and adhering to the highest standards in its interactions with healthcare professionals, including those that govern the provision of modest meals to attendees at company-sponsored events. Per industry guidelines, we are unable to accommodate spouses or guests at this event. The invitation is nontransferable and is only for individuals who have a professional interest in the educational information that will be shared at the event. In order to ensure accurate transparency reporting of meals, Alexion requires program attendees to sign in upon arrival. Subject to federal and state regulations, Alexion will disclose information related to meals provided to attendees, as applicable. In most cases, this information will be made public. Attendees may opt out of the meal by indicating so on their RSVP. Certain states and federal agencies have defined the maximum fair market value allowable for modest meals given to healthcare professionals or prohibited the receipt of meals at company-sponsored events. You are accountable for understanding such restrictions and complying with them. If you are impacted by those restrictions, we respectfully request that you not partake in the meal offered by Alexion at the event. Please ask the Alexion representative at the event for information about purchasing food at the event.

ALEXION and the Alexion logo are registered trademarks of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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The Business of Medicine 2026 (August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Business of Medicine 2026 - SAVE THE DATE

A foundational curriculum exploring physician careers and the business side of medicine.

Join us for the 2026 edition of The Business of Medicine. Physicians, residents, and medical students will gain insights from legal, financial, and business experts to navigate today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your career with real-world strategies and tools.

NEW: We encourage organizations who are hiring physicians to join us a conference sponsor and provide information on job opportunities at their display table in a mini “job fair” environment.

Sponsorships

Your sponsorship supports our mission to educate and empower the medical community in Broward County, and puts your organization in front of South Florida’s healthcare professionals

General registration: $20
Residents and medical students: free

Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Keiser University
1500 NW 49th St, 5th Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Generously sponsored by:

2026 State Mandated CME Courses for D.O.s and M.D.s (October 10, 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Virtual Program via Zoom
Saturday, October 10, 2026
8:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Agenda

Presentation Topics

8:20 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Adriana Bonansea-Frances, MD
MDCMA CME Chair & Past President

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Prevention of Medical Errors
Patti L. Ellis, RN, BSN, LHRM, CPHRM, FASHRM
Senior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Region III, Department of Patient Safety
and Risk Management - The Doctors Company

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Domestic Violence
Honorable Judge Javier Enriquez
Circuit Civil Division, 13
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Honorable Judge Elisabeth Espinosa Marin
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida

12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 -2:00 p.m.
Florida Laws and Rules and Medical Ethics
Dagmar Llaudy, Esq.
Managing Attorney, Llaudy Law

2:00- 4:00 p.m.
Opioids and Controlled Substances
Joshua Lenchus, DO
Past President
FOMA Past President, Florida Medical Association

4:00 p.m.
Course Evaluation/Adjourn

There will be a strict schedule, so you can call in to the ZOOM meeting when your desired courses are offered.
All speakers will appear virtually.

The Miami-Dade County Medical Association is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Miami-Dade County Medical Association designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

None of the planners or faculty for this activity had any relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.