Jefferson County Medical Society

Preserving the physician-patient relationship through

education, support, and advocacy.

Wayne Finley Physician Symposium

Please join us for meetings held on the third Tuesday morning of every month at the Homewood Library. 

Take a Hike with Livewell

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first "Take a Hike" event and to the Jefferson County Greenways Naturalists for leading an excellent tour through Birmingham's mining history. Walking the paths of the Smythe Mining Camp, Mine #13, and the Company Store was truly fascinating!
We had a fantastic turnout and loved exploring the trails with you all. If you missed this one, don't worry—we'd love to see you at our next event! Stay tuned for more opportunities to get outdoors and connect with your JCMS community. 

NEW Free CME Course 

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New Mandatory CME Requirement

We want to make sure that all JCMS members are aware that the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has imposed a new CME requirement for all actively licensed physicians (as well as physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants) beginning in 2025.  You must complete the two-hour on-demand course entitled "Navigating Professional Boundaries in Medicine." The course is provided by PBI Education and is free.  It must be completed by December 31, 2025. New licensees will be required to complete the course within twelve months of licensure.  The link to the course can be found on the ALBME website at:

PBI Education Alabama

It is not necessary to take the course each year; at this time, it is a one-time requirement. 

Livewell Physician Wellness Program

What is the Livewell Physician Wellness Program?  It is a multi-faceted mechanism launched in 2025 that is designed to assist Jefferson County Medical Society (JCMS) member physicians with their personal well-being. Its components will include educational programs and informal gatherings and activities.  An additional benefit provides three confidential counseling or coaching ("therapy") services to members as a benefit of medical society membership.

How to do I access Livewell services? Click the button below for Livewell provider contact information:

Free CME Credits

CME deadlines are approaching! Take advantage of a membership benefit and check out the Catalog Home - Medical Association of the State of Alabama

Tuesday, December 16, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, Mollie DeShazo, M.D. "How Immunotherapy Has Changed the Treatment of Urologic Malignancies." 

Tuesday, January 20, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, Emily Riser, M.D. “A Comprehensive Review of Multiple Sclerosis”

Saturday, February 7- Learn Something New; Dread River Distillery Tour

Tuesday, February 17, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, Max Michael, M.D. “The School of Public Health: A Legacy of UAB's Spirit”

Tuesday, March 17, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, Jim Boogaerts, M.D. “History of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery-Intersections in Alabama”

We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions, concerns, or have news to share, please contact Martha Wise or Megan Franks. 

Don't forget to follow JCMS on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss out on news and events around Jefferson County!

Office: (205) 933-8601

Fax: 205-939-0680
Address: 211 Frankfurt Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211 

Email: mwise@jcmsalabama.org//mfranks@jcmsalabama.org

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