Congratulations to NAM’s Immediate Past-President, M. Kevin Smith, MD, on his election as TMA President-Elect!
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With record voter turnout during February 2019, Dr. Smith has been elected to serve as the 2020-2021 president of the Tennessee Medical Association. He is passionate about preserving the model of team-based care in Tennessee, and wants to be a voice for all physicians to unite all specialties.
If you have a question or issue you would like to bring to Dr. Smith, please email him at KevinSmith@nashvillemedicine.org. Also, make plans to join us Thursday, April 25 at our inaugural Spring Social! Dr. Smith will be there also, so you can share your ideas or congratulate him in person!
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Day on the Hill: Tuesday, March 26
Join NAM and TMA for our annual lobby day in Nashville, when we connect physicians directly with lawmakers so they can advocate for their patients and discuss significant issues affecting the medical profession in Tennessee. We are planning most individual legislative appointments after noon, so Nashville doctors can only miss half a day of clinic and still participate.
Register to join us March 26.
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Don't Miss Our First-Ever Spring Social
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The Nashville Academy of Medicine and Medical Foundation of Nashville invite you to attend our inaugural Spring Social on Thursday, April 25. This evening event will feature networking, drinks and light hors d'oeuvres from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the NAM / MFN office. This event is open to NAM members, physician partners, and community partners.
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TN Professional Privilege Tax Due June 1
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Tennessee law requires every physician with an active license from the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (BME) or Board of Osteopathic Examination (BOE) to pay a professional privilege tax by June 1 of each year to the State of Tennessee Department of Revenue. Physicians may not receive a reminder from the licensing board, and only those who have previously signed up for email reminders will receive them from the Department of Revenue.
Read more about the Tennessee Professional Privilege Tax and what you need to do to pay yours.
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Opioid Abuse Information for Employees
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Did you know new state regulations took effect on Jan. 1 requiring you to display a poster for use in your non-public employee area about opioids? Download the poster here.
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NAM Members Are Invited to Attend a Training Course
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Addressing the Burnout Epidemic by Promoting a Culture of Wellness in the Healthcare Setting: A Training Program for Leaders
April 2-5, 2019
Burnout is an epidemic in medicine, and many sources of burnout exist in the healthcare system. For 30 years, the Center for Professional Health at Vanderbilt has developed and implemented training programs for individuals and leaders to address sources of burnout in the workplace. Their goal is to prevent, address and reduce risks for physician stress, burnout, impairment and suicide.
The $2,500 course fee includes all course materials, individual assessments, pre-course reception, all meals, CME credits and parking. Space is limited and participants will be accepted on a first-come basis. Detailed information will follow for those registered to participate. Registration opened Feb. 25 with early-bird eligibility available through March 11 ($200 fee reduction). More information about the Center for Professional Health and our programming is available at ww2.mc.vanderbilt.edu/cph.
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Thank you to
our sponsors:
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| 2019 Board of Directors: - M. Kevin Smith, MD
Board Chair
- V. Seenu Reddy, MD
President
- Robin Williams, MD
President-elect - Richard Soper, MD
Secretary / Treasurer
- Michael Beckham, MD
- George "Trey" Lee, MD
- Rodney Lewis, MD
- Jim Powers, MD
- Adrian Rodriguez, MD
- Gregg Shepard, MD
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| Doctor of the Day: NAM members have already been volunteering their time to serve as Doctor of the Day with the legislature. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, learn more or sign up here.
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