100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s June Message

SMA stands for collegial collaboration and professional connectedness. Physician-directed education and leadership promote diverse healthcare teams to improve patient care. We welcome associate members, including nurse practitioners, physical therapists, and physician assistants. SMA podcasts unite Southern Medicine through recent advances in POCUS, grief awareness, and medical ethics of AI. Physician-in-Training podcasts focus on medical school myth busting, rural primary care, and preventive health. SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly this November in Houston further promotes connectedness through education and networking, featuring talks on sarcopenia prevention, nutritional supplements, sports psychology, and “Going for the Gold” through diversity, collaboration, and collegiality. Register today!

David Netscher, MD
SMA President, 2025-2026

These 100-word messages serve as a way to keep SMA members connected throughout the year. Each montly installment will offer a thoughtful overview of SMA’s work, recognize the people who strengthen our community, and highlight timely updates across the Association.