Three of healthcare’s biggest challenges. One exceptional meeting. Practical education you can put into practice immediately. Join us in Houston this November! The 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly will bring physicians, healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students together in Houston for an optional preconference CME POCUS Bootcamp…
We are pleased to announce that the Southern Medical Association (SMA) is currently accepting medical student scholarship applications. SMA has awarded more than $1.5 million to rising 3rd- and 4th-year medical students and we invite you to apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Congratulations to members of the SMArt Bowl team from the Tulane University School of Medicine! Their team is this year’s SMArt Bowl champion!
During SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, Constellation Quality Health awarded two $2,500 scholarships to outstanding third-year medical students.
During SMA’s recent Annual Scientific Assembly, the recipients of 2025 Dr. Donna Breen Scholarships were announced.
During SMA’s recent Annual Scientific Assembly, the recipients of SMA’s Society of 1906 and Society of 1924 Scholarships were announced.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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