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May 2023 News Part 2

May 03, 2023 2:41 PM | Anonymous

From the Board of Medicine

Medical Doctors

Group 1 – current license will expire at midnight, ET, January 31 of each even year.

Group 2 – current license will expire at midnight, ET, January 31 of each odd year.

Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine

Current licenses expire at midnight, Eastern Time, on March 31, 2024.

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.

CE Broker

The HCMA has formed a partnership with CE Broker, the official continuing education tracking system. HCMA members receive a discount when subscribing to a CE Broker account. Subscriptions renew annually and offer a user-friendly system that helps you sort through complex CE requirements. Contact Elke Lubin at 813-253-0471 or click here to receive the promotion code. Go to CEBroker.com and subscribe or set up a 7-Day Free Trial Account. Use the HCMA promotion code to apply your discount.

Physician Wellness

The HCMA Foundation Physician Wellness Program provides a safe harbor for members to address life difficulties, challenges, and increased stress. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category. Additional coaching services are now being offered.

Physician Support Line is a free and confidential support line service made up of 800+ volunteer psychiatrists, joined together in the determined hope to provide peer support for physician colleagues. Physicians are encouraged to call for any issue, not just a crisis.

1.888.409.0141

Monday – Friday

8:00AM – 12:00AM ET

The antidotes to toxic burnout: Grit and resilience

By Charles J. Lockwood, MD, MHCM

"We’ve all heard reports of the alarming numbers of physicians, especially our younger colleagues, suffering symptoms of burnout. Some 45 to 60 percent of medical students and residents report symptoms such as depression, debilitating stress, and emotional exhaustion, according to the National Academy of Medicine’s Action Collaborative on Clinician Wellbeing and Resilience.

"I’m sure many of us have talked with and tried to help, young physicians experiencing these issues, especially given the stresses of caring for patients during COVID.

"But what if we’ve been offering them the wrong kind of help?" <Read more.>

Subscribe to the AMA's Burnout Management Tip of the Week

Personal News

HCMA members traveled to Tallahassee to visit our representatives and senators. Dr. Michael Cromer, who also served as Doctor of the Day in the senate, along with Dr. Neil Manimala and HCMA medical student representative, Alexandra Mazur-Pincus spent April 18th at the capital making connections and educating our legislators on medicine's priority issues.

Dr. Barry Bradley, a family medicine resident at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital joined Dr. Cromer in his Doctor of the Day duties. The FAFP matches up a resident who shows interest in the legislative process with a Family Doctor for the Doctor of the Day experience.

The HCMA staff celebrated Administrative Professionals Day with an artistic twist. This year, we enjoyed food, drink, music, and the expertise of a virtual painter who tried her best to help us create a “Splash of Paradise” painting. 

It was a fun-filled evening amidst moans and laughter about our painting abilities. Let’s just say, it was unanimous that we keep our day jobs!

New Members

AFFILIATE MEMBERS:

Derrick Dupre, MD

Neurological Surgery

NeuRepair Brain and Spine Wellness Centers

8140 Picton Way, Suite 102

Trinity, 34655

727.494.7573

Gaspere Geraci, MD

Family Medicine

CHEC, Inc.

Tarpon Springs

717.903.1100

Donald Lanza, MD

Otolaryngology

Sinus and Nasal Institute of Florida

550 94th Ave., N

St. Petersburg, 33702

727.573.0074

Brian Piazza, MD

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Children's Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP

625 6th Ave., S, Suite 450

St. Petersburg, 33701

727-898-2663

RETIRED MEMBER:

Robert Scherzer, 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!

Spotlight on Savings

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They assist new providers entering the industry, adding providers to existing practices, assisting start-ups, as well as helping troubled, ineffective, high-overhead, low-profit practices and turning them into a practical, efficient, low-overhead, profitable, service-oriented approach.

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HCMA Benefit Provider Program
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For information on how to place a classified ad in Enews, contact Elke Lubin at the HCMA or complete and return this form. 

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

Inauguration Dinner

May 9, 2023, 6:15pm

Westshore Grand Hotel

Dr. Michael Cromer will be installed as HCMA's 120th President.  Don't miss an enjoyable evening of complimentary drinks, hors d'oeuvres, music, dining & dancing.  Entertainment provided by Don Juceam, Florida's Frank Sinatra! Sponsors include The Bank of Tampa, Florida Blue, and MCMS Insurance Trust.  Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are available.  Click here for details and to register.  Please note new start time. 

HCMA Executive Council Meetings

6:30pm - via zoom

May 23, 2023, August 15, 2023

November 28, 2023 & February 20, 2024

The Executive Council is the governing body of the HCMA.  RSVPs are required to receive the zoom log-in credentials.  To place a topic on the agenda, a request must be sent to Debbie Zorian, HCMA Executive Director, at least two weeks prior to the meeting.  Email Ms. Zorian by clicking here.

Resident Reception

June 29, 2023, 6:30pm

Brio Italian Grille

HCMA's in-training physician members from the USF, HCA-Brandon, and AdventHealth GME programs are invited to network and socialize.  HCMA leaders will mingle among our young physician members.  Watch your email for the invitation. Click here for more information and to register.

National Physician Family Day

August 27, 2023

Hosted by the HCMA Physician Family Alliance. Details are forthcoming.  If you would like to serve on the planning committee for this event, please contact HCMA PFA Secretary/Treasurer, Michael Kelly.

Membership Dinner

September 19, 2023, 6:15pm

Westshore Grand Hotel

Guest speaker to be confirmed - watch your email for the official invitation. Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are available.  Call 813.253.0471 or click here for more information.

Women in Medicine Reception

October 25, 2023, 6:00pm

Palma Cia Country Club

HCMA's female members are invited to celebrate women in medicine and socialize among colleagues.  Sponsors include The Bank of Tampa Women Connected.  Watch your email for the official invitation. Click here for more information.

Holiday Social for HCMA members  

December 5, 2023, 6:30pm

At the home of Dr. & Mrs. Michael Cromer 

Dr. Michael and Carol Cromer will open their home to HCMA members and their guests for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, socializing, and celebrating the holiday season!  Watch your email for the invitation.