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Join SMA in Houston this November for up to 21.5 hours of CME, hands-on learning, nationally recognized speakers, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the healthcare community. The 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly will bring physicians, healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students together in Houston…
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Philip Hartman, MD, has been elected as President-Elect Designate.
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Christopher Morris, MD, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Sangeetha Isaac, MD, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Haya Kidwai, BARSC-MD, to SMA’s Physician-in-Training (PIT) Committee.
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Drs. Aaron Yang and G. Waldon Garriss discuss the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Lisa Foglia, MD, will highlight the implementation of a cardiac risk assessment quality improvement initiative at the Mountain Area Health Education Center, an FQHC in Western North Carolina. Participants will explore workflows, screening tools, referral pathways, and team-based approaches that support early identification of pregnant…
SMA is pleased to welcome Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, founder of Hello Sono, as the featured presenter for the complimentary webinar, Everyday Uses for Ocular Ultrasound on Tuesday, October 27.
The American Journal of Hypertension (AJH) will host its 2nd Hypertension Summer School, July 22–26, 2027, at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Registration opens January 1, 2027.
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care is designed to foster international collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and industry representatives to accelerate the development, testing, and implementation of innovative cancer therapies and improve care for oncology patients worldwide.
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.
Dr. Shaheem Ur Rehman shares his experience as an IMG who trained in Pakistan.
SMA is pleased to reintroduce the SMA Physicians-in-Training (PIT) Mentoring Program, designed to foster meaningful, long-term relationships between physician and physician-in-training mentors and mentees at different stages of their medical careers.
SMA’s IMG Support and Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee invites international medical graduates to participate in a series of webinars offering practical guidance for navigating the U.S. residency application and Match process.
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.
With more than 50 abstracts presented during the August 4–6, 2026 virtual event, physicians-in-training from 33 medical schools and residency programs showcased their research and connected with peers.
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.
The Southern Medical Association is pleased to announce that Michael Longaker, MD, MBA, DSc(hon), has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Robert D. and Alma W. Moreton Research Award to be presented at this year’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston, Texas.
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