Dallas County Medical Society

09/01/2026

Wonderful to see our local physicians supporting all patients in Dallas!

The zoo enlisted surgeons, anesthesiologists and women's doctors across D-FW to assist in the July 15 operation on Asha, a 23-year-old western lowland gorilla.

08/28/2026

Eckard Enterprises, LLC is pleased to invite accredited DCMS members to a complimentary, exclusive dinner event hosted in partnership with the Dallas County Medical Society on September 16 at 6:30 PM! Spots are limited, and reservations are required by September 9. Check your Friday DCMS newsletter for the link or email [email protected].

08/27/2026

Thank you to all who participated in the 2026 DCMS Physician and Student Mixer, including the amazing students and the following:

Presenting Sponsor: Cooper Clinic; Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Texas Health Physicians Group; Goody Bag Sponsor: Frost Bank; White Coat Sponsor: Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center

Table Sponsors: American Muslim Women Physicians Association, Shaad Bidiwala, MD, Mark Casanova, MD, Sheila Chhutani, MD, Emma Dishner, MD, Manojkumar Dobariya, MD, W. Max Frankum, MD, Jessica Gillen, MD, Michelle Ho, MD, Sadia Omar, MD, Shaw & Wiar Attorneys at Law, Randall Wooley, MD

Student Ticket Sponsors: Deborah Fuller, MD, Gordon Green, MD, Robert Gunby, MD, Robert Haley, MD, Mitchell Huebner, MD, Winfred Parnell, MD, Inna Shmerlin, MD, Barbara Waller, MD, David Waller, MD

Physician Table Mentors: Tosin Adeyemi, MD, Kimulique Allen, MD, Viv Babber, MD, Sarah Baker, MD, Blake Barker, MD, Sebastiaan Bens, DO, Shaad Bidiwala, MD, Justin Bishop, MD, William Bruck, MD, Mark Casanova, MD, Sheila Chhutani, MD, Gates Colbert, MD, Cristie Columbus, MD, Brett Cooper, MD, Kathryn Dao, MD, Emma Dishner, MD, Kim Fellman, MD, Lauren Fine, MD, W. Max Frankum, MD, Deborah Fuller, MD, Jessica Gillen, MD, Vijay Giridhar, MD, Robert Gunby, MD, Robert Haley, MD, Ryan Harris, MD, Michelle Ho, MD, Mitchell Huebner, MD, Nazish Islahi, MD, Rehana Kausar, MD, Kevin Klein, MD, Allison Liddell, MD, Preeti Malladi, MD, Angela Mihalic, MD, Sadia Omar, MD, Suzanne Pham, MD, Norberto Rodriguez-Baez, MD, Aralis Santiago-Plaud, MD, Inna Shmerlin, MD, Randall Wooley, MD.

TMA Insurance Trust, Texas Medical Liability Trust, AgTrust, Aledade, Bank of Texas, Broadway Bank, CE Broker by Propelus, Eckard Enterprises, EisnerAmper, Envision Imaging Centers, Equality Health, Euclid RCM, Frost Bank, Med Tech Solutions, Medical Space Advisors, MidFirst Bank, Monument Realty, Shaw & Wiar, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center, Texas Center for Proton Therapy, Touchstone Imaging Centers, Wick Phillips.

08/20/2026

Want visibility with physicians across Dallas County while supporting a great cause? Get more info at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07m1h70.

Join us on Saturday, December 12, 2026, for the DCMS Presidential Gala, an evening of celebration, community, and impact benefiting the DCMS Foundation, the charitable affiliate of Dallas County Medical Society. The foundation is dedicated to advancing community health through education, outreach, and service.

Sponsorships put your practice or organization in the spotlight through event signage, program mentions, and gala communications.

If you have questions or would like help picking the right sponsorship level, please contact Sarah Donahue, DCMS Vice President of Events & Fundraising at [email protected]

Thank you for supporting the work of the DCMS Foundation and our community of physicians!

Please note: tables and tickets will be available beginning September 1.

08/07/2026

Thanks to The Dallas Morning News and Dallas County Health and Human Services for highlighting the ongoing importance of routine childhood vaccinations! Read more about the DCHHS study in the Dallas Medical Journal. As we're in back-to-school season, check with your child's pediatrician's office or find a DCHHS clinic to keep your child safe and up to date.

Dallas County has seen no confirmed cases of measles this year, and public health officials want to keep it that way. But declining vaccinations make that goal more challenging.

08/05/2026

DCMS recognizes National Community Health Center week and thanks our dedicated physicians serving in these important clinics. Texas community health centers employ 859 physicians and helped train 1,289 physicians in 2024.*

Caption: Former DCMS President and current chair of the board of trustees for Texas Medical Association, Dr. John Carlo leads Prism Health North Texas, the state’s second largest community health center.

*latest data from Texas Association of Community Health Centers

08/05/2026

Flea-borne (murine) typhus cases are rising in Dallas County. Dallas County Health and Human Services is asking area physicians to keep it in mind when patients present with compatible symptoms.

Murine typhus is being seen more often across the US, yet due to relative rarity, clinicians may be less familiar with its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. The Dallas County Medical Society partnered with the Travis County Medical Society and hosted a webinar to help clinicians recognize and manage this infectious disease.

Speakers:
🔹 Emma Dishner, MD — Board Certified Infectious Diseases Physician, North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants, Baylor Scott & White – Baylor University Medical Center
🔹 Desmar Walkes, MD — Medical Director/Health Authority, Austin Public Health, Austin Travis County

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
• Consider murine typhus in patients with compatible clinical presentations and epidemiological risk factors
• Understand treatment options for murine typhus
• Understand laboratory testing options to inform diagnosis

▶️ Watch the replay: https://na2.hubs.ly/H071z810 📄 Transmission, symptoms, treatment, and prevention are covered in the DCHHS fact sheet at https://na2.hubs.ly/H071xcM0

CME is not available for this webinar replay. Information was current to June 25, 2026; clinicians should check CDC, DSHS, or DCHHS for the most up-to-date recommendations.

08/04/2026

National blood supply crisis declared amid historic donation drop!

Extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illness outbreaks have caused blood donations to fall to a four-year low, leading to urgent O-positive shortages and hospital rationing. Physicians are encouraged to share donation resources with patients and staff. Donations may be made at American Red Cross Greater North Texas and Carter BloodCare.

07/31/2026

The 51st Annual DCMS Physician & Student Mixer is only 2 weeks away! Be sure to save your spot now. Join DCMS for an evening dedicated to connection, mentorship, and inspiring the next generation of physicians, presented by Cooper Clinic.

Reserve your spot or become a sponsor today! We can't wait to see you there. More information is available at https://na2.hubs.ly/H06-pMy0. For more than 50 years, this special event has brought together Dallas physicians and incoming medical students to build meaningful relationships that last throughout their careers. Whether you attend as a mentor and table moderator or sponsor a student or table, your support helps shape the future of medicine in our community.

Presenting Sponsor: Cooper Clinic Cooper Aerobics; Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Texas Health Physicians Group; Goody Bag Sponsor: Frost Bank; White Coat Sponsor: Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center.

Thank you to the mentors and sponsors who have already signed up!

Student Table Sponsors: Mark Casanova, MD, Sheila Chhutani, MD, Emma Dishner, MD, Manojkumar Dobariya, MD, W. Max Frankum, MD, Jessica Gillen, MD, Michelle Ho, MD, Randall Wooley, MD

Medical Student Sponsors: Justin Bishop, MD, Mitchell Huebner, MD, Deborah Fuller, MD, Gordon Green, MD, Inna Shmerlin, MD, David Waller, MD, Barbara Waller, MD Physician Mentors: Tosin Adeyemi, MD, Viv Babber, MD, Sarah Baker, MD, Blake Barker, MD, Justin Bishop, MD, William Bruck, MD, Mark Casanova, MD, Gates Colbert, MD, Brett Cooper, MD, Kathryn Dao, MD, Emma Dishner, MD, Lauren Fine, MD, W. Max Frankum, MD, Deborah Fuller, MD, Jessica Gillen, MD, Mitchell Huebner, MD, Nazish Islahi, MD, Kevin Klein, MD, Michelle Ho, MD, Angela Mihalic, MD, Inna Shmerlin, MD

Physician Mentors: Tosin Adeyemi, MD, Viv Babber, MD, Sarah Baker, MD, Blake Barker, MD, Justin Bishop, MD, William Bruck, MD, Mark Casanova, MD, Gates Colbert, MD, Brett Cooper, MD, Kathryn Dao, MD, Emma Dishner, MD, Lauren Fine, MD, W. Max Frankum, MD, Deborah Fuller, MD, Jessica Gillen, MD, Mitchell Huebner, MD, Nazish Islahi, MD, Kevin Klein, MD, Michelle Ho, MD, Angela Mihalic, MD, Inna Shmerlin, MD

UT Southwestern Medical School

07/29/2026

We’re halfway through an incredible week with the first-ever class of our Next Generation Physicians Program!

Our students have been exploring public health, hematology, human physiology, and pharmacology through hands-on learning with physicians and medical students. They’re also experiencing college life by living on campus, building new friendships, and working together on projects that challenge them to think like future healthcare professionals.

The energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm this inaugural class has brought each day has been inspiring. We can’t wait to see all they accomplish during the rest of the week!

A special thank you to our generous donors and our Board of Directors for believing in this vision and making this life-changing opportunity possible for these students.

Enjoy a few highlights from the first half of camp!