All posts by Jennifer Price

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

September 18, 2026

Our members are our strength through connection, contribution, and commitment. Please continue advancing SMA’s mission and vision through participation and leadership.

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Join SMA in Houston for the 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly

September 17, 2026

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…

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Dr. Philip Hartman, MD, Elected as President-Elect Designate

September 17, 2026

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Philip Hartman, MD, has been elected as President-Elect Designate. 

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Christopher Morris, MD, Appointed to SMA’s Education Committee

September 17, 2026

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Christopher Morris, MD, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.

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Sangeetha Isaac, MD, Appointed to SMA’s Education Committee

September 17, 2026

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Sangeetha Isaac, MD, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.

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Haya Kidwai, BARSC-MD, Appointed to SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Committee

September 17, 2026

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Haya Kidwai, BARSC-MD, to SMA’s Physician-in-Training (PIT) Committee.

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“The Missing Referral – When to Consult a Physiatrist” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

September 16, 2026

In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Drs. Aaron Yang and G. Waldon Garriss discuss the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

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Constellation Quality Health: September 2026 ECHO Session Presenter Spotlight

September 14, 2026

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…

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Hello Sono: October 27 POCUS Webinar Spotlight

September 14, 2026

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.

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American Journal of Hypertension Announces 2nd Hypertension Summer School

September 13, 2026

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.

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6th Annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care

September 12, 2026

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.

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Call for SMA Education Committee Members

August 18, 2026

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.

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IMG Spotlight: Shaheem Ur Rehman

August 18, 2026

Dr. Shaheem Ur Rehman shares his experience as an IMG who trained in Pakistan.

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Help Shape the Next Generation of Physicians as a PIT Mentor

August 18, 2026

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.

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Prepare for Residency: September Webinar Sessions for IMGs

August 18, 2026

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.

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“Sports Medicine Beyond the Sidelines: Collaboration, Innovation, and Caring for Active Patients” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

August 12, 2026

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.

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Top 16 Winners Announced for the 2026 Virtual Abstract Competition

August 11, 2026

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.

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Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, Appointed to SMA’s Education Committee

August 10, 2026

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.

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Dr. Michael Longaker Selected as the 2026 Moreton Research Award Recipient

August 3, 2026

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

August 1, 2026

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.

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