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

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.

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

It has been my privilege to interview several featured Scientific Assembly speakers, who likewise emphasize multidisciplinary care. Preview Dr. John Elfar’s “Interdisciplinary Collaboration Improves Clinical Outcomes” and “Get Out of Your Lane”, plus Dr. John Fowler’s introductory ultrasound presentation, then watch the full videos today.

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

SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly this November in Houston further promotes connectedness through education and networking, featuring talks on sarcopenia prevention, nutritional supplements, sports psychology, and “Going for the Gold” through diversity, collaboration, and collegiality.

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

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.

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

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.

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

This November, SMA’s Annual Assembly in Houston, Texas, brings together innovation, inspiration, and education for every stage of practice.

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

Congratulations to Dr. Donald DiPette, the new Editor-in-Chief of the Southern Medical Journal.

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).

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

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.

Introducing SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s Monthly “100 Words” Message

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.

Southern Medical Association Installs Dr. David T. Netscher as President for 2025-2026

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.

$4.8M Awarded to AUS HEARTS Project to Address Hypertension in Rural Australia

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,…

February 4 is World Cancer Day

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…

Join the Legacy: Become a Member of the Southern Medical Association Today

Join SMA and become part of a family that is shaping the future of medicine. Together, we’ll continue to lead, educate, and inspire.

Southern Medical Association Installs Dr. Loretta Loftus as President for 2024-2025

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the installation of Loretta Loftus, MD, MBA, as President for the term 2024-2025.

Happy Doctors’ Day!

The Southern Medical Association would like to wish you a wonderful Doctors' Day. Society owes their gratitude to you for your contributions in expanding the field of scientific knowledge and increasing the number of scientific tools, which aid in the fight against disease. Your compassion as a physician is looked upon with the...