SMA is pleased to welcome G. Richard Holt, MD, D Bioethics, and Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, for the complimentary accredited webinar, Ethical Implications for the Use of Augmented Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare.
In this session, learn how the Maternal Cardiac Program at the Northeast Georgia Health System is strengthening systems of care to improve identification, risk assessment, and management of cardiac conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
On May 17, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) joins the global community in observing World Hypertension Day.
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 John Fowler, MD, for an engaging conversation on the growing role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice.
A 24-year-old male presents to urgent care with acute onset left-sided flank pain that began earlier that day. The pain is colicky, radiates toward the groin, and is associated with one episode of visible hematuria. He denies fever, dysuria, urinary frequency, or vomiting and is tolerating oral intake.
POCUS Findings: The ultrasound demonstrates mild hydronephrosis of the left kidney, characterized by: Small, anechoic dilation of the renal pelvis No extension into the calyces Preserved cortical thickness On transverse view with color Doppler, vascular flow is seen in the renal parenchyma, with no flow in the central anechoic region,…
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, shares practical, high-yield insights on using focused cardiac ultrasound to assess volume status, ventricular function, and key cardiac pathology in everyday clinical practice.
I invite you to register and explore podcasts featuring Olympian and sports psychologist Lennie Waite and Joseph Maroon, neurosurgeon and researcher in concussion and dementia.
In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by orthopedic surgeon, department chair, and clinician-scientist Dr. John Elfar for an engaging conversation on leadership, collaboration, and innovation in modern medicine.
Self-improvement is the deliberate practice of becoming more capable, more aligned with your values, and more effective in your daily life.
As a post-match medical student awaiting graduation day, I have had plenty of time to reflect on the past four years of my life. It has been quite a ride to say the least. It was demanding, but it was significantly more enjoyable than originally anticipated. I met some great…
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 Joseph Maroon for an engaging conversation on concussion science, brain health, and innovation in sports medicine.
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 Olympian and sports psychologist Lennie Waite, PhD, for a compelling conversation on performance, resilience, and the mental demands of high-pressure environments.
Self-improvement is the deliberate practice of becoming more capable, more aligned with your values, and more effective in your daily life.
For about $500, you could purchase a Bluetooth headset, a virtual reality headset, smart AI glasses, a laptop, wireless printer, or a good dinner for four. Or, as a physician, you could maintain SMA membership for $320 and attend SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly for $175.
SMA is now accepting abstracts for its 4th Annual Virtual Abstract Competition being held the week of August 3, 2026. This preliminary competition is open to medical students, residents, and fellows who will compete for a chance to present their projects at SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly.
We’re entering a new era—one where physicians are redefining what it means to thrive. We’re creating lives and careers that are not only sustainable, but deeply aligned with our values.
In this episode of SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Podcast, medical students Jeffrey Behling, Allyson Halbach, Logan Hitchcock, Timothy Pitts, and Rebecca Stoltz sit down with Dr. Donald DiPette to discuss some of the most common myths about getting into medical school and what it’s really like to be a medical student.
SMA) is pleased to introduce the Fellowship Forward Mentorship Program, a new initiative from the IMG Support & Advocacy Committee designed to support IMG residents as they navigate the highly competitive fellowship application process.
Nominations for SMA’s 2026 Moreton Award are now being accepted. Please visit sma.org/moreton-research-award/ for more information and to submit a nomination. The submission deadline is June 30, 2025.
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