2026 Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference

February 21, 2026*

Clemson School of Nursing 
605 Grove Road
Greenville, SC 29605

*The conference is taking place on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Social events are taking place Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21.

 

Join us for SMA’s 6th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference, hosted this year by the Clemson School of Nursing.

Our Physicians-In-Training Committee is planning an exciting educational program. In addition, YOU are invited to participate by submitting abstracts with an opportunity to win award money for best oral and poster presentations!

Plan now to join us is South Carolina for great education, collegiality, and fun!

Visit this page frequently for updates, as we continue to confirm invited speakers, special sessions, and other fun opportunities!

*SMA staff will be taking pictures for marketing & promotional purposes throughout the event.  Additionally, we will be recording audio of all presentations. If you do not wish to have any photos or audio of yourself published, please send an email requesting exclusion to marketing@sma.org.

Parking Information

 

Friday, February 20, 2026

7:30 pm

Hangout at Southernside Brewing Co

Saturday, February 21, 2026

7:00 am -5:30 pm

Registration Open.

 

Main Room

Auditorium 120

Poster Room

Rooms 468/464

7:45 am

Catered Breakfast 

 

8:15-8:30 am

Welcome Plenary Session 

-

8:30-9:30 am

Session 1: 
"Point-of-Care Ultrasound Across Specialties:
Becoming a leader in your field"
Dr. Michael Wagner

-

9:30-9:45 am

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

9:45-11:15 am

Session 2: Oral Abstracts (7)

-

11:15-11:30 am

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

11:30 am-1:00 pm

Session 3: Lunch and Learn Session 
Panel Discussion

-

1:00-2:30 pm

Session 4: Oral Session (7)

 

2:30-2:45 pm

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

2:45-3:45 pm

Session 5: Leadership Talk

 

3:45-4:00 pm

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

4:00-6:00 pm

 

Session 6: Poster Session

5:45-6:00 pm

 

Judges’ Discussion

6:00-6:15 pm

 

Awards

6:30-8:00 pm

Trivia Night

 Buffet, drinks, $10 a ticket

Register for the Conference at the Link Below:

PIT Leadership Conference Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Loftis
Director of Outreach
cloftis@sma.org
205-421-4177

Register for the Conference at the Link Below:

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Loftis
Director of Outreach
cloftis@sma.org
205-421-4177

Summary

Join us for SMA’s 6th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference, hosted this year by the Clemson School of Nursing.

Our Physicians-In-Training Committee is planning an exciting educational program. In addition, YOU are invited to participate by submitting abstracts with an opportunity to win award money for best oral and poster presentations!

Plan now to join us is South Carolina for great education, collegiality, and fun!

Visit this page frequently for updates, as we continue to confirm invited speakers, special sessions, and other fun opportunities!

*SMA staff will be taking pictures for marketing & promotional purposes throughout the event.  Additionally, we will be recording audio of all presentations. If you do not wish to have any photos or audio of yourself published, please send an email requesting exclusion to marketing@sma.org.

Hotel/Parking

Parking Information

 

Schedule

Friday, February 20, 2026

7:30 pm

Hangout at Southernside Brewing Co

Saturday, February 21, 2026

7:00 am -5:30 pm

Registration Open.

 

Main Room

Auditorium 120

Poster Room

Rooms 468/464

7:45 am

Catered Breakfast 

 

8:15-8:30 am

Welcome Plenary Session 

-

8:30-9:30 am

Session 1: 
"Point-of-Care Ultrasound Across Specialties:
Becoming a leader in your field"
Dr. Michael Wagner

-

9:30-9:45 am

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

9:45-11:15 am

Session 2: Oral Abstracts (7)

-

11:15-11:30 am

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

11:30 am-1:00 pm

Session 3: Lunch and Learn Session 
Panel Discussion

-

1:00-2:30 pm

Session 4: Oral Session (7)

 

2:30-2:45 pm

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

2:45-3:45 pm

Session 5: Leadership Talk

 

3:45-4:00 pm

BREAK

Poster Set-Up 

4:00-6:00 pm

 

Session 6: Poster Session

5:45-6:00 pm

 

Judges’ Discussion

6:00-6:15 pm

 

Awards

6:30-8:00 pm

Trivia Night

 Buffet, drinks, $10 a ticket

Attendee Registration

Register for the Conference at the Link Below:

PIT Leadership Conference Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Loftis
Director of Outreach
cloftis@sma.org
205-421-4177

Exhibit-Sponsor Registration

Register for the Conference at the Link Below:

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Loftis
Director of Outreach
cloftis@sma.org
205-421-4177

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