From the Board of Medicine
The renewal deadline will be here before you know it!
Medical Doctors
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
The Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine are responsible for setting the CME required for licensure and re-licensure in Florida. Each Board specifies a certain number of hours, including some mandatory topics, that must be completed within each two-year licensure term.
MD:Florida Board of Medicine Licensing - Main Page
FL Medical License - MD Unrestricted
DO:
Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine Licensing - Main Page
FL Osteopathic Medicine - Full Licensure
Physician Wellness
Work-Life balance for busy doctors does not happen on its own.
Carving out some quality time for your larger life, your family, hobbies ... even enough sleep, is a challenge. And you did not learn how to set and defend boundaries in training by any means. In the spirit of the upcoming Holiday season, Dr. Dike Drummond takes another look at the weekly habit of creating your own life balance.
Let him introduce you to a real power tool in this pursuit:
Subscribe to the AMA's Burnout Management Tip of the Week
The HCMA Foundation Physician Wellness Program provides a safe harbor for members to address life difficulties, especially during this time of uncertainty, challenges, and increased stress due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category.
Personal News
Add another title...
On October 12th, at 4:02pm, HCMA's Executive Director was given an additional title: Great Grandmother! Debbie's granddaughter, Amber, gave birth to beautiful Addilynn Rose, 8lbs, 5oz. “Addi” and her Great-Great Grandmother, Debbie's mom, are a mere 92 years apart allowing the five generations to celebrate this remarkable family milestone together. Congratulations to Debbie and her family!
The Lunch Bunch was at it again...
This time they met with one of the original Tampa Bay Lightning players, Brian Bradley, who now serves as the Community Relations Representative for the Vinik Sports Group.
New Members
ACTIVE MEMBERS:
Faizi Ahmed, MD
Neuropsychiatry
The Neuropsychiatry & TMS Group
603 S. Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Tampa, 33606
813.995.1775
Shalini Thareja (Batra), MD
Dermatology
Indigo Dermatology
14499 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., #129-S
Tampa, 33617
813.390.8831
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
James Creighton, MD
Christopher Flanagan, MD
Shaan Mehta, MD
Craig Radnay, MD
Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates
Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists
Austin Ellis, MD
Melinda Fang, MD
Joining the HCMA is easy!
Do you have a nonmember colleague? Share this edition of Enews, direct them to our website, or scan the QR code to learn more about the HCMA and all of the benefits we offer!
The Bulletin
Click here to review the most recent issue of The Bulletin along with previous issues. If you or anyone you know may be interested in advertising in The Bulletin, or marketing their services to HCMA members, more information can be found in the HCMA Marketing packet.
Upcoming Events
HCMA Membership Dinner
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
6:30pm - The Westshore Grand
HCMA Past Presidents will be honored, the Frederick A. Reddy Memorial and HCMA Outstanding Physician Awards will be presented, and we will celebrate our heroic veterans! Guest speaker: Captain Jeffrey W. Timby, Central Command Surgeon, MacDill AFB. Click here to RSVP, contact the HCMA office (813.253.0471), or email Anni Blackwell.
CME Event presented by FAPI
Saturday, November 12, 2022
7:00am-4:00pm, Embassy Suites - USF/Busch Gardens
Florida Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (FAPI) has opened their day-long CME event to all physicians. The event includes up to 7.0 CME hours. Click here for the schedule and registration information.
Women in Medicine Reception - RESCHEDULED!
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
6:00pm - Palma Ceia Country Club
For female physicians and medical students: In celebrating the success, talent, and vision of HCMA women physicians, please join us for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, networking, shopping & raffle prizes! Thank you to our sponsors: Bank of Tampa, Shea Barclay Group, Farrior Facial Plastic Surgery, Madelyn Butler, MD, HCMA Past President, Eva Crooke, MD, HCMA President, and Debbie Zorian, HCMA Executive Director. RSVP by clicking here.
HCMA Physician Family Alliance
Go Red Event - to benefit the HCMA Foundation
February 18, 2023 - time TBD
A fun event to socialize, make new friends and enter to win raffle prizes all while supporting the HCMA Foundation will be held at the home of Dr. Rebecca Johnson and Michael Kelly at their home on Davis Islands. For more information about the event, to RSVP, or to learn more about the Physician Family Alliance, contact PFA Secretary/Treasurer, Michael Kelly.
HCMA Foundation's 25th Charity Golf Classic
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tournament Player Club - Tampa Bay
Noon- lunch and registration, 1:15pm - call to carts, after play: social, dinner, awards, prizes, and raffle. Cost: $175.00 per golfer (Includes cart, greens fee, goodie bag, lunch, and dinner). Contest holes – Super Ticket – Raffle Prizes – Silent Auction! Click here for a sponsor and golfer registration packet.
|
Benefit Providers
|
|
The HCMA’s Benefit Provider Program provides value to physicians with members-only products, programs, and services that far exceed the cost of annual dues. Click the logos below for more information about each of our valued partners.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Zorian, HCMA Executive Director, at 813.253.0471 or DZorian@hcma.net.
|
