March 6, 2026

Recognizing Acute Right Heart Strain with POCUS: The D-Sign in Pulmonary Embolism

A 41-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with a sudden onset of dyspnea and pleuritic chest pain for two hours. She appears mildly anxious and diaphoretic. She denies fever, cough, trauma, or recent illness. She takes oral contraceptives and has no significant past medical history.

March 6, 2026

Congratulations to the Abstract Winners from SMA’s 6th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference

Congratulations to the 6th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference abstract winners!

March 5, 2026

IMG Spotlight: Dr. Amna Bint I Munir

Dr. Amna Bint I Munir shares her experience as an IMG who trained in Pakistan.

March 5, 2026

SMA Announces Inaugural SMA-Led IMG Day on March 5

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is proud to recognize March 5 as its inaugural SMA-led IMG Day.

March 1, 2026

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.

March 1, 2026

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.

February 25, 2026

Jack Jannet, BS, Appointed to SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Committee

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Jannet, BS, to SMA’s Physician-in-Training (PIT) Committee. 

February 23, 2026

Hello Sono: March 24 POCUS Webinar Spotlight

The Southern Medical Association is pleased to welcome Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, founder of SMA partner Hello Sono, as the featured presenter for the complimentary webinar, Lung Ultrasound for Everyday Practice.

February 19, 2026

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.

February 6, 2026

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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