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This November, SMA’s Annual Assembly in Houston, Texas, brings together innovation, inspiration, and education for every stage of practice.
Congratulations to Dr. Donald DiPette, the new 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).
After a century of specialization and hyperspecialization, I believe medicine has come full circle. Quality is improved by specialized knowledge, but no one person can hold all responsibility.
I am pleased to provide my first installment of monthly “100 words”, to provide timely updates, highlight member achievements, thank all who work tirelessly for our SMA community, and to engage our membership.
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the installation of David Netscher, MD, as President for the term 2025-2026. Dr. Netscher was installed on November 15, 2025, during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly held in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The AUS HEARTS project has been awarded $4.8 million by the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) of the Australian Government to improve the detection and management of hypertension in rural and regional New South Wales. The initiative aims to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke through a standardized,…
Today, on World Cancer Day, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) recognizes the ongoing efforts to raise awareness, promote education and prevention, and advance cancer care. Established in 2000 and led by the Union for International Cancer Control, World Cancer Day serves as a reminder of the important work being done…
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The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the installation of Loretta Loftus, MD, MBA, as President for the term 2024-2025.
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