— FMA new president —
Dr. Ashley Norse of Jacksonville is officially the new president of the Florida Medical Association (FMA).
Norse was installed as the 149th president of the FMA during its annual meeting in Orlando last month. She succeeds retired Dr. Lisa Cosgrove in the role.
A board-certified emergency medical physician, Norse has held leadership roles in Florida medicine since joining the FMA Board of Governors in 2008. She has also served as vice president, speaker and president-elect before her Saturday installation as president.
Her one-year term begins with priorities centered on amplifying the voice of organized medicine across the state, according to a Monday press note from the organization.
“Congratulations to our incoming 2025‑2026 president of the Florida Medical Association, Dr. Ashley Norse,” FMA CEO Chris Clark said in a statement.
“Dr. Norse has served in numerous local, state and national leadership positions for more than 15 years, and her dedicated service and invaluable expertise will allow our organization to continue its impactful presence as the state’s premier voice of medicine.”
Norse works as a professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, where she has served as Chair of Operations, medical director of the Emergency Department and its Observation Unit since January.
She earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University and completed her emergency medicine residency at the University of Florida-Jacksonville, where she served as Chief Resident and completed a fellowship in health care policy.
— FDA picks new prez —
The Florida Dental Association has tapped Dr. John Paul of Lakeland to serve as its president for the 2025-2026 term. The announcement was made during the annual Florida Dental Convention in Orlando, where peers from across the state gathered to recognize his leadership and legacy in the field.
A general dentist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, Paul has long been known for his calm, methodical approach to care and his unyielding belief in the power of prevention. Throughout his career, he has focused on catching oral health issues early — before they spiral into more costly or invasive procedures.
Beyond his practice, Paul has dedicated substantial time to public health and access initiatives, particularly those serving Florida’s most vulnerable. His service includes volunteer work with survivors of domestic violence and spearheading efforts to bring restorative care to patients who’ve historically fallen through the cracks.
“Dr. Paul’s dedication to continuing education and compassionate care makes him an outstanding leader for our association,” said Drew Eason, Executive Director and CEO of the Florida Dental Association. “His passion for service and advocacy will help guide the FDA in advancing oral health for all Floridians.”
As president, Paul is expected to continue championing equity in access to care, legislative priorities that support dentists statewide, and broader efforts to promote oral health as a cornerstone of overall well-being.
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