Southern Medical Association // News
August 12, 2026
“Sports Medicine Beyond the Sidelines: Collaboration, Innovation, and Caring for Active Patients” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Drs. Ashley Karpinos and G. Waldon Garriss take a closer look at the evolving field of sports medicine.
August 11, 2026
Top 16 Winners Announced for the 2026 Virtual Abstract Competition
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.
August 10, 2026
Hello Sono: August 25 POCUS Webinar Spotlight
SMA is pleased to welcome Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, founder of Hello Sono, as the featured presenter for the complimentary webinar, Gallbladder Ultrasound for Everyday Practice on Tuesday, August 25.
August 8, 2026
Call for SMA Education Committee Members
SMA is currently seeking members to join our Education Committee. As a committee member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education.
August 7, 2026
6th Annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care: Call for Abstracts
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.
August 1, 2026
100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s August Message
Southern Medical Association (SMA) is your professional organization. It is the complete package for your professional needs. I hope the Annual Assembly will be your meeting this year.
July 27, 2026
Delivering an Award-Winning Oral Research Presentation
Although every successful presentation has its own style, the strongest presentations are built upon three fundamental tenets: preparedness, visualization, and audience engagement.
July 21, 2026
One Month Into Residency
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...
July 19, 2026
100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s July Message
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.
July 19, 2026
Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: NASA Astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman
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...
