Southern Medical Association // News
March 12, 2025
From Planning to Patient Care: How to Launch a Thriving Medical Practice
From understanding the economic landscape to mastering legal requirements, this article details steps that are crucial in laying a solid foundation for a successful practice.
March 10, 2025
Did You Know? POCUS Can Help Detect Increased Intracranial Pressure
POCUS is a valuable addition to the primary care provider's toolkit for evaluating headaches. In cases where idiopathic intracranial hypertension or increased ICP is suspected, ocular POCUS provides a fast, reliable method to assess ONSD and guide the next steps.
March 10, 2025
Join Constellation Quality Health for a Unique Approach to Tackling Food Insecurities
Join SMA partner Constellation Quality Health for a unique approach to tackling food insecurities this month during their ECHO session.
February 28, 2025
“The Ins and Outs of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for DVT Evaluation in Primary Care” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
POCUS is a transformative tool for diagnosing DVT in primary care. After this podcast, during which Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP discuss this important element of care, you will understand the benefits of POCUS for DVT rule-out, basic techniques, and strategies to mitigate liability.
February 25, 2025
Nominations for the 2025 Moreton Award Are Now Being Accepted
Nominations for SMA's 2025 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, 2025
“Pneumonia Diagnosis at the Bedside” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode, Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, and Randy Glick, BSB/PM, MCP, dive into a real-life case where a primary care doctor used POCUS to diagnose pneumonia in a patient with a cough, leading to quick and effective treatment.
February 19, 2025
A New Member Benefit is Available: Concierge Real Estate and Relocation Program
SMA is pleased to introduce a new member benefit. Through the OnePoint Advantage program, SMA members and their families now have access to a variety of real estate and relocation services.
February 13, 2025
Highlights from SMA’s 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference
SMA’s 5th Annual PIT Leadership Conference took place February 7-9, 2025 and brought together medical students, residents, and fellows for an engaging experience focused on leadership, professional development, and research.
February 13, 2025
A New Physician Member Benefit is Available: Exclusive Access to POCUS Solutions
SMA is pleased to offer our physician members an exciting new benefit—exclusive access POCUS solutions through SMA's partnership with Hello Sono.
February 12, 2025
Congratulations to the Abstract Winners from SMA’s 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference
Congratulations to the 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference abstract winners!
