Medical Association of the State of Alabama

09/16/2025

Congrats to Madison Hogans, our Medical Student Section Speaker, on being elected to the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Election to the society is an honor signifying a lasting commitment to professionalism, leadership, scholarship, research and community service. A lifelong honor, membership in the society confers recognition for a physician's dedication to the profession and art of healing.

Fifteen medical students from the Whiddon College of Medicine Class of 2026 have been elected to the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha H...

09/12/2025

Meet the future of medicine! 🌟
This September, we’re spotlighting leaders from our Medical Student Section each week.

Next up: Christa Haran, President of the MSS.

09/10/2025

"September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time when yellow ribbons appear on lapels and social-media feeds fill with crisis-line numbers. Those reminders matter, but here in Alabama one of the strongest ways to prevent su***de may start at home: making sure every firearm is safe and secured." -- Dr. Jane Weida & Dr. Carrie Atcheson, Women Physicians Section, Medical Association of the State of Alabama.

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Nearly half of the 1,300 gun-related deaths in our state last year were su***des—about two each day.

09/05/2025

Meet the future of medicine! 🌟

This September, we’re spotlighting leaders from our Medical Student Section each week.

First up: Nikoleté Hurrinus, Chairman of the MSS.

09/04/2025

2026 P**A rates are now available for Medical Association members. Review plan options and resources on our website — our team is here to help.

Learn more ➜ https://www.alamedical.org/CM/Nav_Items/For_Members/Copy_of_Health_Insurance.aspx?hkey=63d7a44c-789e-48d9-8889-54b371f6b012&WebsiteKey=dc3f7bf1-749b-444d-986f-1876aef66618

09/04/2025

The Alabama Department of Public Health, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, the Alabama Hospital Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama are encouraging Alabamians to avoid unnecessary antibiotic use. Read the full news release at tinyurl.com/mvs55tde.
- with Alabama Hospital Association, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, and Medical Association of the State of Alabama

09/03/2025

Don't forget to register for our upcoming Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit... Restoring Lives, Strengthening Communities.

Join professionals from across Alabama for a groundbreaking summit focused on justice-involved populations and substance use.

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf shares his journey from crisis to comeback.
📍 Birmingham: Sept 4 (In-person + Virtual)
📍 Prattville: Sept 5 (In-person only)

🔗 Register now at https://vitalalabama.com/training-events/in-person/justice-and-substance-use-alabama-summit/

🚨 CE INFORMATION:

➡️ NBCC – The Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education at The University of Alabama has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. This program is approved for 5.50 credits. ACEP No. 7285. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of Alabama is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

➡️ ASBSWE – The University of Alabama is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (Provider #0290). This training offers social workers 5.50 contact hours.

➡️ APOST - Alabama Peace Officers Standards & Training Commission credits, if approved by your agency head. This training offers 5.50 APOST credits.

➡️ CLE - This training has been approved by the Alabama State Bar for 5.50 credits of continuing legal education.

➡️ CRSS - This training has been approved for 5.50 continuing education credit hours for Certified Recovery Support Specialists.

09/01/2025

📢 Labor Day Office Closure

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is closed today, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.

Our office will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with regular business hours.

We wish everyone a safe and restful holiday weekend!

08/28/2025

"Giving up on private practice is not the Medical Association of the State of Alabama’s agenda. The Association helped gather and spotlight the numbers that reveal just how urgent the problem has become, and it is redoubling efforts to keep physicians independent." -- Brittney Anderson, MD, FAAFP, Alabama Medicine Magazine, Summer 2025.

Click below for the full story.

08/25/2025

“We really wanted to follow the guidelines by the Lorna Breen Foundation in order to be a wellbeing champion by removing intrusive language within our applications for our physicians to then get the help that they need,” Neurologist and Alabama Board of Medical Examiners Board member, Aruna Arora, said.

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners has been recognized as a 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for removing stigmatizing language related to mental health from the state’s medical license applications.

08/13/2025

💙 August is National Breastfeeding Month! We honor the strength of moms and the lifelong health benefits breastfeeding provides for babies.

Let’s continue supporting policies and practices that empower mothers to give their little ones the best start possible.

08/05/2025

📢 Alabama Physicians: Take control of your financial future!
Join us for the first session in our three-part Financial Planning Series on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 PM CT via Zoom!

✅ Free for Medical Association members — but registration is required!

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gx00ELiPRLi0MN1qs5NYzA

Part 1: Tax Optimization for Physicians
Presented by Kassouf’s Healthcare CPAs:
👨‍💼 James Dicks, CPA, CVA, CGMA®
👩‍💼 Ashley Burns Hudson, CPA

💡 What you’ll learn:
🔹 Decode your tax year — W-2 vs. 1099 income
🔹 Maximize deductions (CME, licensing, student loans & more)
🔹 Build long-term wealth with smart retirement & entity strategies

Presented in partnership with Kassouf CPAs and Advisors
Sponsored by the Women, Young, and Minority Physicians Sections.