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 through counseling and coaching services. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category.
September 17th is National Physician Suicide Awareness (NPSA) Day.
The HCMA is joining #NPSADay Supporting Organizations in an effort to assist physicians who are in distress before their mental health struggles become emergencies. As part of this campaign, we encourage all physicians to explore and share this list of resources for immediate and ongoing support.
Physician Well-being Six-part Webinar Series
By participating in this 6-part webinar series, you'll gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and compassionate support to thrive in all areas of your life. Connect with a community of like-minded physicians, share experiences, and create a supportive network that promotes personal growth and professional success. This complimentary webinar series is open to all HCMA members regardless of specialty, career stage, level of well-being, financial situation, and/or spiritual beliefs.
All sessions are 90 minutes in length: 6:00PM-7:30PM
Click the session title for additional details.
Course technology requirements:
- High-speed internet connection for Zoom video conferencing.
- Computer or tablet with a working camera.
- In order to get the most out of each session - we ask that participants leave their cameras on throughout.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
(space is limited)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ANY OR ALL OF THE SESSIONS
Program materials will be emailed to registrants before each session.
Session 1:
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Program Kick-Off: Let’s Get Excited About Physician Well-being
Facilitator: Dian Ginsberg, EdD, CPCC, CHWC
Session 2:
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Nurturing the Healer Within: Cultivating Spiritual and Emotional Well-being for Physicians
Speaker: Jay Rao, MD
Session 3:
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Nurturing Connections: Cultivating Relationship Well-being for Physicians
Facilitator: Dian Ginsberg, EdD, CPCC, CHWC
Session 4:
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Thriving in Medicine: Cultivating Career and Intellectual Well-being for Physicians
Speaker: Dian Ginsberg, EdD, CPCC, CHWC
Session 5:
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Flourishing Finances: Financial Well-being for Physicians
Speaker: Tonia Gaudiuso, Author of Permission to be Rich: 5 Steps to Become More Powerful Than Money
Session 6:
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Program Wrap-Up Celebration
Facilitator: Dian Ginsberg, EdD, CPCC, CHWC
Personal News
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Memorial Scholarship Created
The HCMA Foundation, in conjunction with the USF Morsani College of Medicine, has established a scholarship to honor the memory of HCMA past president, Dr. Robert Yelverton, Sr. The scholarship will be presented to a senior USF medical student who will continue their graduate medical education in obstetrics/gynecology.
Among his many notable accomplishments, Dr. Yelverton served as HCMA President in 1997 and as a Clinical Associate Professor of Ob/Gyn at the USF Morsani College of Medicine.
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HCMA President's Comment on AI
A letter to the editors at the Tampa Bay Times, submitted by Dr. Michael Cromer, HCMA President (pictured), was printed on August 9, 2023. Dr. Cromer addresses his concerns over "message-only" medical care. Read the letter here.
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New Members
Active Members
Jennifer Landy, MD
Ophthalmology
Brandon Eye Associates
540 Medical Oaks Dr., #103
Brandon, 33511
813-654-2211
Nupur Patel, MD
Dermatology
Luma Dermatology
718 S. Lakeview Rd., #B
Clearwater, 33756
727-447-1229
Associate Member
William Hudson, MD
Psychiatry
USF Health Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry
601 7th Street, S, #425
St. Petersburg, 33701
727-767-8230
Retired Members
Alejandro Carvallo, MD
Oscar Perez, MD
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The Bulletin
Click here to review the most recent issue of The Bulletin along with previous issues.
If you or anyone you know is 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
Membership Dinner
September 19, 2023, 6:15pm
Westshore Grand Hotel
"Seeing Impact through the Eyes of the Patient." Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are available. Call 813.253.0471 or click here for more information and to RSVP. Sponsors include Tampa General Hospital.
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show
October 7, 2023, 6-10pm
Brandon Elks Lodge
Tickets are now available for this year's Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show! The event will benefit 2023 HCMA Foundation grant recipient, Outreach Free Clinic and Resource Center. We hope you will consider supporting this event as a guest or a community sponsor for “Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show” and share an evening of laughter…because laughter is the best medicine! More information can be found HERE.
Women in Medicine Reception
October 25, 2023, 6:00pm
Palma Ceia Country Club
HCMA's female members are invited to celebrate women in medicine and socialize among colleagues. Sponsored by The Bank of Tampa Women Connected, SGP Advisors, and TGH Imaging Powered by Tower. Additional sponsors are welcome, contact Debbie Zorian, Executive Director, for details. 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.
26th HCMA Foundation's Charity Golf Classic
April 4, 2024
Call to carts: 1:15pm
Sponsorship opportunities are available and golfer registration is now open. Click here for all of the info!
