Our Mission:
"To promote the integrity of patient care and public health and to enhance the professional interests of physicians in Broward County”
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The Business of Medicine 2026
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 exhibitor/sponsor and provide information on job opportunities to the attendees in a mini “job fair” environment.
Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities
For additional information on Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities, please contact Maria Virginia Urdaneta.
Your participation 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. BCMA member practices – contact us for special member rates to exhibit and be part of the job fair.
Members: $20 | Non-members: $30 Residents and medical students: free
Saturday, August 29, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Keiser University 1500 NW 49th St, 5th Floor Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Generously sponsored by:
Exhibitors:
CARR
Nova Southeastern University
NSU Florida Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
Women Physicians Social
Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Light bites Members: Complimentary | Non-Members: $20
JP Morgan
201 E. Las Olas Boulevard, 24th Floor, Suite 2400
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
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, MDMDCMA CME Chair & Past President
8:30 – 10:30 a.m.Prevention of Medical ErrorsPatti L. Ellis, RN, BSN, LHRM, CPHRM, FASHRMSenior Patient Safety Risk Manager, Region III, Department of Patient Safetyand Risk Management - The Doctors Company
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Domestic ViolenceHonorable Judge Javier Enriquez Circuit Civil Division, 13Eleventh Judicial Circuit of FloridaHonorable Judge Elisabeth Espinosa MarinEleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
12:30 – 1:00 p.m.Lunch
1:00 -2:00 p.m. Florida Laws and Rules and Medical EthicsDagmar Llaudy, Esq.Managing Attorney, Llaudy Law 2:00- 4:00 p.m.Opioids and Controlled Substances Joshua Lenchus, DOPast PresidentFOMA Past President, Florida Medical Association
4:00 p.m.Course Evaluation/Adjourn
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 CreditsTM.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Conference 2026
Exploring the Future of AI in Healthcare
Save the Date! Join the Broward County Medical Association for its Artificial Intelligence Conference, where physicians and healthcare leaders will explore the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in medicine.
This timely educational event will feature expert insights on emerging technologies, clinical applications, ethical considerations, and the future of AI in healthcare. Mark your calendar and plan to be part of this engaging discussion on one of medicine's most transformative innovations.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in showcasing their commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. For sponsorship information, please contact Maria Virginia Urdaneta at murdaneta@bcma.com.
Your participation 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.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
BCMA 2027 Presidential Inauguration. Save the date!
Saturday, February 6th, 2027
Le Meridien Dania Beach | Aqua Vista Ballroom
1825 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach, FL 33004
Join the Broward County Medical Association as we celebrate the 2027 Presidential Inauguration, an evening dedicated to honoring physician leadership, celebrating our medical community, and looking ahead to another year of advancing medicine in Broward County.
Mark your calendar and plan to be part of this special occasion. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations seeking to support organized medicine while gaining valuable visibility among physician leaders and healthcare professionals. For sponsorship information, please contact Maria Virginia Urdaneta.
The 8th Annual Miami-Dade County Medical Association Research Competition for residents and medical students enrolled in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, will be held on March 6th, 2027. Finalists will present their research or clinical case reports before a panel of judges.
This prestigious competition accepts abstracts that cover case reports, original research, quality improvement initiatives, and advocacy projects. It provides a platform for residents and medical students to showcase their work and contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge within the local and state medical community.
The competition will be held at the Pullman Miami Airport, located at 5800 Waterford District Drive, Miami, Florida 33126.