ECMS upcoming events

CANCELLED Clays & Camaraderie - An ECMS Event (Saturday, August 22, 2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. STAY TUNED FOR A NEW DATE IN 2027!!!

Come Out. Shoot Some Clays. Make Some Friends.

Whether you're a seasoned shooter or you've never pulled a trigger in your life — this one's for you. Clays & Camaraderie is a casual, beginner-friendly day of sporting clays bringing together ECMS members, future members, partners, sponsors, and friends for a morning of fun, food, and fellowship in the field.

No competition. No pressure. Just good people, great shots, and a whole lot of laughs.

Not sure what sporting clays even is? No worries — we'll have experienced physicians and guests on hand to help newcomers get comfortable. Don't be shy and don't be intimidated. We promise you'll have a blast.

There is a lot of great information below — please read through before registering!

EVENT DETAILS

Saturday, August 22, 2026 Santa Rosa Shooting Center 6950 Quintette Rd, Pace

Schedule:

7:30–8:30am — Check-In & Light Breakfast
8:30am — Mandatory Safety Briefing (required for all attendees)
9:00am — Shooting Begins
After Shooting — Lunch

Parking: Park in the grass just off the main parking lot near the pavilion — that's where we'll be gathering to get started!

TICKETS & WHAT'S INCLUDED

Shooters — $80 Early Bird or $100 after July 27 Your ticket includes access to the sporting clays course plus breakfast and lunch. ECMS is proud to cover the food so you can focus on the fun! ECMS members, future members, spouses, partners, guests, and sponsors are all welcome.

Spectators — $25 Not shooting? Come anyway! We'd love to have you join us for the day. Spectator tickets are $25 and include breakfast and lunch. Registration is required so we can plan accordingly. Please don't skip this step!

Registration Deadline: August 14, 2026 (early bird tix close July 27)

WHAT TO BRING

Shotgun Plan to bring your own. Some of our attending members may have an extra to spare, and sharing within your group as you rotate through stations is perfectly fine! If you need to rent one, contact the Santa Rosa Shooting Center well in advance — rentals are limited and go fast.

100 Shotgun Shells You'll shoot 100 shells throughout the course. Bringing your own is easier and cheaper since gauges vary. 10 and 12 Gauge shells are also available for purchase at the shooting center — just call by July 27th to arrange purchase.

Eye & Ear Protection All attendees — shooters and spectators — are required to have eye and ear protection on the course. Bring your own if you have it. ECMS will have a limited supply available on-site, but we encourage everyone to come prepared!

Something to Haul Your Gear 100 shells adds up! We strongly recommend bringing a personal wagon or wheeled cart to carry your shells and gear around the course. You can also rent a golf cart from the shooting center, or if you really want to arrive in style — bring your own golf cart on a trailer!

RENTALS & GOLF CARTS

The Santa Rosa Shooting Center offers shotgun and golf cart rentals for the day. Both require advance reservations and availability is limited, so don't wait!

Golf Cart Rental: $25

Santa Rosa Shooting Center: 850-955-9377

Please call well in advance to reserve your rental shotgun or golf cart.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need experience to participate? Absolutely not! This is a beginner-friendly course and we'll have experienced shooters in attendance who are happy to help. If you've never shot sporting clays before, this is a perfect place to start. Come curious and leave hooked!

What is sporting clays? Sporting clays is sometimes called "golf with a shotgun." You move through a course of different stations, each presenting clay targets launched at different angles and speeds. It's challenging, fun, and incredibly addictive.

Can I bring a guest who isn't a physician? Absolutely! This event is open to ECMS members, future members, partners, sponsors, and guests. All are welcome.

What if I don't have a shotgun? A few options: some attending members may have an extra you can borrow, sharing within your group is allowed, or you can rent one from the Santa Rosa Shooting Center. Call well in advance at 850-955-9377 — availability is limited.

What gauge shotgun should I bring? Most sporting clays shooters use a 12 gauge, but any gauge is welcome. That's exactly why we ask you to bring your own shells — so you have what works for your firearm.

How do I haul my gear around the course? We recommend bringing a personal wagon or wheeled cart — it makes navigating the course much more enjoyable! You can also rent a golf cart from the shooting center for $25, or bring your own golf cart on a trailer if you have one.

Is there a golf cart I can rent? Yes! Golf carts are available to rent from the shooting center for $25. Call 850-955-9377 to reserve yours ahead of time.

Do spectators need eye and ear protection? Yes — eye and ear protection is required for all attendees on the course, including spectators. Please bring your own. ECMS will have a limited supply on-site but we encourage everyone to come prepared.

What if it rains? We'll communicate any weather-related updates to all registered attendees via email as we get closer to the event date.

Do spectators need to register? Yes! Spectator tickets are $25 and must be registered in advance so we can plan food for everyone. Please don't skip this step!

What is the registration deadline? August 14, 2026 but the EARLY Bird Ticket deadline is July 27! Don't wait!

Questions? Contact Laura Griffin at director@escambiacms.org

Practice Pulse: Powered by Landrum (Wednesday, September 09, 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Back by Popular Demand – NOW Powered by Landrum!

Practice Pulse returns in 2026 with an exciting new partnership!

Join fellow medical practice leaders for our quarterly gatherings designed to strengthen our healthcare community through:

Professional development and growth strategies
Real-world problem-solving discussions
Valuable peer networking opportunities

2026 Meeting Dates:

March 3: 12pm-1pm
June 2: 12pm-1pm Baptist Hospital
September 9: 12pm-1pm SCI Building Community Room
December 8: 12pm-1pm Landrum

These one-hour sessions provide the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with colleagues who understand the unique challenges of running a medical practice.

Check escambiacms.org/events for updated locations

ECMS Connect: General Membership Meeting (Thursday, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for ECMS Connect!
Connect with fellow physicians and colleagues at our General Membership Meeting on Sept 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Pensacola.

What to expect:

Network with medical professionals across Escambia and Santa Rosa counties
Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages (first drink on ECMS!)
Hear important ECMS business updates
Learn from our featured speaker
Get a complimentary professional headshot courtesy of our event photographer
View the Inaugural ECMS Student Poster Showcase, featuring research from FSU College of Medicine students

Whether you're a current member, considering membership, or exploring what ECMS has to offer, you're welcome to join us. This is a great opportunity to strengthen our medical community and stay connected with colleagues.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday, Sept 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 8 S 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL

FREE for:

ECMS members + one guest
Prospective members
Residents and medical students

CME Credit Available: Attendees will receive 1 hour of CME credit for the Poster Showcase.

Physicians who volunteer as poster reviewers will also receive 1 hour of CME credit for their participation in the review process, held August 22-27. Interested in reviewing? Sign up here to review posters: [SURVEY LINK]

Please RSVP by Sept 5, 2026 so we can plan accordingly. Plans changed? Please cancel your RSVP. Accurate headcounts help us avoid wasting ECMS Resources.

We look forward to seeing you there!

ECMS Lunch & Learn: Emerging Trends in Orthopedic Oncology (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Lunch & Learn: Emerging Trends in Orthopedic Oncology
A Virtual Presentation with Dr. C. Parker Gibbs, UF Health

Join the Escambia and Santa Rosa County Medical Society for a virtual lunch and learn on innovations in orthopedic oncology care. Dr. C. Parker Gibbs will discuss how emerging technologies — including 3D-printed implants and computer-navigated surgery — are shaping treatment for complex orthopedic cancers, along with a broader look at how these advances intersect with orthopedic subspecialties like pediatric orthopedics.

The conversation will also touch on scoliosis care and the collaborative work being done in partnership with Shriners Children's, offering a fuller picture of how innovation in orthopedic oncology connects to related areas of care.

Whether oncology is your focus or simply an area of interest, this session offers a timely look at how the field is evolving.

Open to all physicians in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
Grab your lunch and join us virtually — no cost to attend.

How to Join
Registrants will receive the virtual meeting link via email leading up to the event.

2026 ECMS End of Year Celebration! (Thursday, December 03, 2026)

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Join us for a festive evening at the
ECMS End of Year Celebration!

Date: December 3 Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Fiore of Pensacola, 405 S. K Street

This event will serve as a pick up spot for the Annual ECMS Foundation Wreath Fundraiser! Keep an eye out for Wreath Sales Announcements!

Practice Pulse: Powered by Landrum (Tuesday, December 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Dec 2026 18:00:00 GMT