From the Board of Medicine
Earn CMEs at a regular Florida Board of Medicine meeting
The Board meets bimonthly, generally on the first weekend of the month. The full Board meetings include disciplinary cases, licensure approvals, correspondence items, committee reports, policy discussion items and other necessary Board actions. All board and committee meetings start at 8:00 am. Dates and locations are subject to change.
Licensees interested in attending a regular meeting of the Board for continuing medical education (CME) credit, please click here to visit the Board’s website for meeting information. Licensees must remain in continuous attendance during the disciplinary portion of the meeting. You may report your attendance by completing the CME attendance form and returning the form to the board office using the email address provided in the form.
Physician Wellness
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code has been made available to everyone across the United States beginning July 16, 2022.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
The Lifeline’s network of over 200 crisis centers has been in operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It’s the counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal, less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a Lifeline counselor.
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
Tampa General Hospital has earned the distinction of being No. 1 in the country on Forbes' America's Best Employers for Women list. Forbes recognized the academic medical center for its commitment to advancing women at all levels of the hospital. Read more.
HCMA's Retired members' Lunch Bunch series continued with July's "lunch at your place" with Stephanie Hayes, Tampa Bay Times columnist. Click the image to view the recording. The next in the series will feature Jim Verhulst, Deputy Editor of Editorials of the Tampa Bay Times on August 11th. Click here to pre-register.
Following the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, HCMA member, Dr. Douglas Stein had several appearances on TV as well as being interviewed by other media outlets. See his interview on the CBS Morning Show.
New Members
Retired Member:
Paul Lauber, MD
Retired from radiology - part-time resident from Michigan. We look forward to meeting Dr. Lauber and his wife, Susan, at a future HCMA Membership Dinner.
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Spotlight on Savings
Physicians Wealth Planning - a Jensen Anderson company is a financial planning firm dedicated to serving physicians for over thirty years. HCMA members receive a Comprehensive Financial Plan at a discounted rate of $500.00 (a $1,500 value). This opportunity will give any HCMA member who may already be working with a planner to have someone take a second look at their plan or if you have not created a plan, this is a great opportunity to do so. Watch your emails for an invitation to complimentary financial planning webinars. For additional information, please click here or contact Jennifer Joyce, Executive Assistant, at 813-287-8379 to schedule a meeting.
Classified Ads
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
HCMA Executive Council
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
6:30pm - HCMA office or via ZOOM - RSVPs required
The Executive Council is the governing body of the HCMA. Council meetings are open to HCMA members. If you would like to submit a topic for consideration at the upcoming meeting, please contact Debbie Zorian, Executive Director, prior to August 8th.
Workplace Violence/Active Shooter Seminar
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Westshore Grand Hotel
6:00pm registration, 6:30pm - 7:30 program
Expert law enforcement personnel will review how to prepare for and what to do in the event of an active shooter situation. Watch your email for details. Pre-registration is required.
HCMA Membership Dinner
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
6:30pm - The Westshore Grand Hotel - RSVPs required
Join your colleagues and our guest speaker Carlton Ward, Jr., a conservation photographer and National Geographic Explorer whose passion for nature was born from the Florida landscape. His mission is to inspire appreciation and protection of Florida's original nature. RSVPs are required. Please contact Anni Blackwell, Event Coordinator, with any questions and to learn how to exhibit or sponsor the event.
HCMA Foundation's 25th Charity Golf Classic
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tournament Players Club - Tampa Bay
Lunch at noon, call to carts at 1:15pm
Find information for golfer registration, a discount on Super Tickets with early purchase, and sponsorship opportunities HERE or call the HCMA office: 813.253.0471.
