The Palm Beach County Medical Society (PBCMS) and Services held its annual gala, A Celestial Affair, on Saturday, December 2, 2023. More than 250 guests enjoyed an elegant evening of dinner and dancing at PGA National Resort and Spa. The black-tie event honored the 2023 PBCMS president, Martha Rodriguez, M.D., and installed the incoming 2024 PBCMS president, Dawn Davanzo, M.D. Special guests included Jason M. Goldman, M.D., president of the Florida Medical Association, State Representatives Katherine Waldron and Peggy Gosset-Seidman, as well as Palm Beach County Mayor, Maria Sachs. Entertainment was provided by the Derek Mac Band, Music Works Talent, and the American Fundraising Foundation travel auction.
The event raised $100,000 to help support PBCMS and Services programs, including Project Access, the
Healthcare Emergency Response Coalition (HERC), the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Community Health
Worker Care Coordination training through the PBCMSS Institute for Learning, the Physician Leadership Academy, Physician Wellness, and the Opioid Task Force.
