Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: 40-Year Steelers Physician Joseph Maroon on Concussion Science

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.

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Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Olympian Lennie Waite on Peak Performance and Resilience

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.

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SMA Announces Call for Abstracts for Its 4th Annual Virtual Abstract Competition

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.

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Nominations for the 2026 Moreton Award Are Now Being Accepted

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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SMA Shows Its Heart on Wear Red Day

SMA is going Red for Women and joining the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day today to spotlight women’s heart health and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease.

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Donald J. DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, Appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Southern Medical Journal

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Donald J. DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, as Editor-in-Chief of the Southern Medical Journal (SMJ).

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Congratulations to Tulane University School of Medicine — The 2025 SMArtBowl Winning Team!

Congratulations to members of the SMArt Bowl team from the Tulane University School of Medicine! Their team is this year’s SMArt Bowl champion!

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Constellation Quality Health Awards Scholarships in Partnership with SMA

During SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, Constellation Quality Health awarded two $2,500 scholarships to outstanding third-year medical students.

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Southern Medical Association Announces Recipients of the 2025 Dr. Donna Breen Scholarships

During SMA’s recent Annual Scientific Assembly, the recipients of 2025 Dr. Donna Breen Scholarships were announced.

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Southern Medical Association Announces Recipients of the 2025 Society of 1906 and Society of 1924 Scholarship Awards

During SMA’s recent Annual Scientific Assembly, the recipients of SMA’s Society of 1906 and Society of 1924 Scholarships were announced.

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Federal Rate Cut: Impact on You and SMA’s Physician Relocation Mortgage Program

The Federal Reserve recently announced a quarter-point decrease to its key interest rate, signaling potential relief from the elevated borrowing costs that have been impacting consumers.

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Past SMA President Honored as Master of the American College of Rheumatology

Past SMA President Christopher R. Morris, MD, of Arthritis Associates of Kingsport, has been recognized as a Master of the American College of Rheumatology during ACR Convergence 2025.

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A Message from Executive Director Randy Glick: SMA’s Fiscal Year-End Reports

Dear SMA Members, With the recent close of the Southern Medical Association’s 2024-2025 fiscal year, I’m pleased to share that both the SMA and the SMA Services Inc. Annual Fiscal Year-End Reports are available by visiting “My Account” on sma.org. These reports are located in “Documents” on the left-hand side…

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Dr. Samhitha Gundakaram Appointed to SMA’s IMG Support & Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce Samhitha Gundakaram, MBBS, has been appointed to the newly formed International Medical Graduate (IMG) Support & Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee.

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Dr. G. Waldon Garriss, III, Elected as President-Elect Designate

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that G. Waldon Garriss, III, MD, MS, MBA, MHA, has been elected as President-Elect Designate. 

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Assembly Faculty Spotlight: Issam El Naqa, PhD

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to feature Issam El Naqa, PhD, DABR, FAAPM, FIEE, FAIMBE, as a speaker for the Association’s 117th Annual Scientific Assembly taking place November 13-15, 2025 in New Orleans.

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Assembly Faculty Spotlight: Salvatore Mangione, MD

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to feature Salvatore Mangione, MD, as a speaker for the Association’s 117th Annual Scientific Assembly taking place November 13-15, 2025 in New Orleans.

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Dr. Alexander Bick Selected as the 2025 Moreton Research Award Recipient

The Southern Medical Association is pleased to announce that Alexander Bick, PhD, MD, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Robert D. and Alma W. Moreton Research Award to be presented at this year’s Annual Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Assembly Faculty Spotlight: Smita Prasad, MD, MBA, MPH, FASAM

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to feature Smita Prasad, MD, MBA, MPH, FASAM, as a speaker for the Association’s 117th Annual Scientific Assembly taking place November 13-15, 2025 in New Orleans.

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Assembly Faculty Spotlight: Mohammed Afraz Pasha, MD

SMA is proud to feature Mohammed Afraz Pasha, MD, as a speaker for the Association’s 117th Annual Scientific Assembly taking place November 13-15, 2025 in New Orleans.

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