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Spotlight: Spartanburg Medical Society
As the son of a family practitioner, Dr. Jerome Aya-Ay noticed that doctors throughout his home state of West Virginia knew each other. They relied on each other to solve problems.
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The Conundrum of Non-Competes
The debate over noncompete agreements in South Carolina continues to heat up as more professionals and lawmakers question their fairness and impact on the workforce. While proponents argue that non-competes are essential for protecting business interests and intellectual property, critics believe they stifle competition, limit job mobility, and unfairly restrict workers’ career options.
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All Work And Now Play: Dr. Richard Osman Trades His White Coat for Life on the High Seas
In August 2020, Dr. Richard (Rich) Osman, an Ear Nose and Throat specialist based … Read more
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Listen First, Then Lead: Dr. Edward Simmer Shifts Ethos as DPH Director
Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH, DFAPA, has always placed people at the heart of his work. With over three decades of experience in the Navy, he developed a leadership philosophy that shies away from top-down models where solutions are dictated without consultation.
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Resident Spotlight: Allie Conry
From the earliest days of her medical career, Dr. Allie Conry stood out as a trailblazer. As a first-year medical student, for example, she joined the American Medical Association and the South Carolina Medical Association and leapt into leadership roles —Medical Student Section (MSS) Vice Chair, and a Delegate for the AMA House of Delegates, to name an impressive few.
Education
Mastering Healthcare’s Evolving Landscape Through CME Programs
The SCMA recognizes that Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs serve as the lifeline that connects physicians to the ever-evolving landscape of health care. CMEs offered by the SCMA not only refresh knowledge, but also foster collaboration, innovation and, ultimately, better patient outcomes.
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A Champion for Independent Physicians and Practices
I’m proud to be the owner of an independent (and autonomous) medical practice, and many of you have heard me jest that I may have to “go down like the Alamo!” I will continue to fiercely defend my medical practice and my ability to care for my patients and staff in the manner I feel best; that is my liberty and the more of my colleagues I see move into an employed role, the more I treasure that freedom.
