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.
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.
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.
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.
In the whirlwind of medical school and residency, where sleepless nights and endless patient charts dominate the schedule, finding time for anything beyond the hospital walls can seem impossible — let alone romance. Yet, amidst the chaos of grueling shifts and high-pressure environments, some students and residents manage to discover more than just their medical calling.
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