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. 

Caring for Caregivers- CME Event

Take a Hike with Livewell

Coming up soon! Beat the turkey and dressing by getting outside now. Bring your spouse, kids, neighbor, or a friend—let's get moving before we get feasting! 

Explore Birmingham's industrial history in your backyard and Red Mountain Park. Join the Jefferson County Greenways Naturalists for a guided "walk through time" - learn about the lives of Birmingham's first residents and walk the paths they walked 100 years ago by visiting the Smythe Mining Camp, Mine #13, and the Company Store at Red Mountain Park. This tour will be sure to inspire you to appreciate Birmingham's rich mining history.  This hike will be approximately 1.5 miles on flat, but sometimes uneven, terrain, and will take 1.5 - 2 hours. Wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and dress for the weather.

Young Physician Section Conference

NEW Free CME Course 

Catalog Home - Medical Association of the State of Alabama

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, November 18, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, "The Responsibility of Memory: The Holocaust and What it Means Today," by Christopher Berdy, J.D.

Friday, November 21,1:00 p.m.- Caring for Caregivers, Addressing Suicide in the Healthcare Workforce

Saturday, November 22, 9:00 a.m.- Take a Hike with Livewell

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

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, "A Comprehensive Review of Multiple Sclerosis,” by Emily Riser, M.D.

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, “The School of Public Health: A Legacy of UAB's Spirit,” by Max Michael, M.D.

Friday-Saturday, February 20-21, 2026- Emerging Leaders Physician Conference with Younge Physician Section (YPS)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m.- Wayne Finley Physician Symposium, “History of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery-Intersections in Alabama,” by Jim Boogaerts, M.D.

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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