Dr. Joseph Ravenell, MD, Professor of Population Health and Medicine at NYU, will discuss the Community-to-Clinic Linkage Implementation Program, an innovative approach to reducing hypertension among Black men by connecting trusted community spaces with clinical care.
Although every successful presentation has its own style, the strongest presentations are built upon three fundamental tenets: preparedness, visualization, and audience engagement.
Psychiatry treats what affects how a person thinks, feels, and understands their own life. It is a powerful field, and I came to residency already knowing that. What is different now is my part in the care of my patients. Their history is mine to take, their plan is mine...
It has been my privilege to interview several featured Scientific Assembly speakers, who likewise emphasize multidisciplinary care. Preview Dr. John Elfar's "Interdisciplinary Collaboration Improves Clinical Outcomes" and "Get Out of Your Lane", plus Dr. John Fowler's introductory ultrasound presentation, then watch the full videos today.
In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston taking place November 6–7, 2026, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by retired NASA astronaut, Air Force Colonel, and scientist Cady Coleman, PhD, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in...
Three of healthcare’s biggest challenges. One exceptional meeting. Practical education you can put into practice immediately. Join us in Houston this November! The 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly will bring physicians, healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students together in Houston for an optional preconference CME POCUS Bootcamp...
Physicians-in-training — medical students, residents, and fellows — begin forming their professional identities long before they sign their first attending contract. From the first day of anatomy lab or intern year, how you show up, communicate, and contribute is shaping how others perceive you.
The 6th Annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care invites researchers, clinicians, and trainees to submit abstracts highlighting innovative work in cancer research, prevention, treatment, and patient care.
We are pleased to announce that the Southern Medical Association (SMA) is currently accepting medical student scholarship applications. SMA has awarded more than $1.5 million to rising 3rd- and 4th-year medical students and we invite you to apply.
POCUS Findings There are six classic ultrasound findings you're looking for in acute cholecystitis:1,6,8,11,12 Gallstones: A bright (hyperechoic) focus inside the gallbladder with a dark shadow behind it, referred to as posterior acoustic shadowing which is the hallmark of a gallstone. Gallstones alone are not indicative of cholecystitis, there must...
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