Future of Medicine Reception

Emma Jensen • August 31, 2026

PCMS Presents: The Future of Medicine Reception


September 24, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM
The Manning House at El Rio Health | Tucson, Arizona
Free to attend


The Pima County Medical Society is bringing together the next generation of physicians and the physicians already practicing and leading in Southern Arizona for our inaugural Future of Medicine Reception on September 24.


Designed for medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians, the evening will create an opportunity to step outside of the classroom and clinical setting to build connections, ask questions, exchange perspectives, and have meaningful conversations about what it means to build a career in medicine today.


More Than a Networking Event

The Future of Medicine is designed to strengthen Southern Arizona's physician community by creating connections across different stages of a medical career.


Throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to meet local physicians and community leaders through interactive discussion tables focused on topics that play an important role in a physician's professional life but may not always be covered in traditional medical training.


Discussion topics will include:

  • Business of Medicine & Financial Literacy
  • Specialty Exploration
  • Community Engagement
  • Civic Health
  • Public Health & Civil Service
  • Physician Wellness & Burnout Prevention


Rather than formal presentations, these conversations are intended to give attendees an opportunity to ask questions, hear directly from experienced physicians, and learn from those practicing and leading within the Southern Arizona medical community.


Building Connections Across Generations of Medicine

For students, residents, and fellows, the evening is an opportunity to meet physicians outside of their immediate training environments, explore different career paths, and begin building relationships within the local medical community.


For practicing physicians, it is an opportunity to share experience, offer mentorship, and help support the physicians who will shape the future of medicine in Pima County and beyond.


PCMS hopes the Future of Medicine Reception will be the beginning of even more opportunities to connect physicians at every stage of their careers and strengthen the physician community throughout Southern Arizona.


Registration is free and open to medical students, residents, fellows, and physicians.


September 24, 2026
5:30–8:00 PM
The Manning House at El Rio Health


Register Today

Space is limited. Register to join us for an evening of conversation, mentorship, and connection.


Click the link below to register:

https://form.jotform.com/262216694622156

By Emma Jensen • October 1, 2026
The Future of Medicine is Now
By Emma Jensen • September 11, 2026
PCMS Presents: The Future of Medicine Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM The Manning House at El Rio Health | 450 W. Paseo Redondo, Tucson, AZ 85701 FREE ENTRY • FOOD PROVIDED Connect. Learn. Build Your Community. The Pima County Medical Society invites medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians from across Southern Arizona to join us for The Future of Medicine , an evening centered on connection, mentorship, and conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping a career in medicine. Medicine is more than a profession. It’s a community. This reception is an opportunity to bring different generations of that community together, creating space for emerging physicians to connect directly with established physician leaders and local organizations that can support them throughout their careers. Whether you are just beginning medical school, preparing for the next stage of training, or have been practicing for years, we hope you’ll join the conversation. What to Expect This is not a traditional lecture or conference. Following opening remarks and a brief presentation from our main sponsor, Bank of America , attendees will have the opportunity to participate in small-group discussions led by physicians and community leaders. The evening will also include time to visit community resource tables, meet other members of Southern Arizona’s medical community, ask questions, and build new professional connections. Join the Conversation The heart of the evening will be a series of rotating small-group discussions designed to give attendees the opportunity to explore multiple topics throughout the night. Business of Medicine & Financial Literacy A career in medicine comes with important financial and business decisions that often extend beyond clinical training. This table will provide an opportunity to discuss the business side of medicine, financial literacy, and considerations physicians may encounter throughout different stages of their careers. Specialty Exploration Choosing a specialty is one of the most significant decisions in a physician’s career. Connect with practicing physicians, ask questions about different career paths, and hear perspectives that can help you better understand where your own interests may lead. Community Engagement Physicians have an important role within the communities they serve. Explore ways to become involved beyond the clinical setting, build meaningful local connections, and make an impact throughout Southern Arizona. Civic Health Health and civic participation are closely connected. This discussion will explore civic health, the physician’s role in supporting healthy communities, and opportunities for nonpartisan civic engagement within healthcare. Public Health & Civil Service Explore how medicine intersects with public health and public service. Physicians working in these spaces will share perspectives on serving communities at the population level and the different ways medical expertise can contribute to public health. Physician Wellness & Burnout Prevention Building a sustainable career in medicine requires caring for the physician as well as the patient. This conversation will focus on physician wellness, burnout prevention, resilience, and resources that can support physicians throughout training and practice. Evening Schedule 5:30–6:00 PM — Registration, Welcome Reception & Networking 6:00–6:10 PM — PCMS Welcome & Opening Remarks 6:10–6:20 PM — Main Sponsor Presentation: Bank of America 6:20–6:30 PM — Introduction to Discussion Tables 6:30–7:30 PM — Physician Discussion Tables & Networking 7:30–7:55 PM — Open Physician Q&A, Resource Tables & Networking 7:55–8:00 PM — Closing Remarks Event Details Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 PM The Manning House at El Rio Health | Tucson, Arizona Admission is free and food will be provided. The event is open to medical students, residents, fellows, and practicing physicians . PCMS membership is not required to attend. Parking Complimentary parking is available in designated spaces at The Manning House/El Rio Health. Please do not park in spaces marked reserved. Additional parking is available in the City/State Garage across the street.