Southern Medical Association // News
December 4, 2025
Healthy Choices Start at Home: How Parents Can Empower Kids Every Day
The best way to help your children make healthy choices — about food, activity, friendships, and habits — is to model them yourself. This guide shows how to turn everyday routines into opportunities for lifelong well-being.
December 2, 2025
SMA Celebrates Success of Its 117th Annual Scientific Assembly
From November 13-15, 2025, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) proudly hosted its 117th Annual Scientific Assembly in New Orleans, Louisiana.
December 1, 2025
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.
December 1, 2025
Congratulations to SMA’s 2025 Annual Scientific Assembly Abstract Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 Abstract Competition Winners!
November 25, 2025
Congratulations to Tulane University School of Medicine — The 2025 SMArtBowl Winning Team!
Congratulations to members of the SMArt Bowl team from the Tulane University School of Medicine! Their team is this year’s SMArt Bowl champion!
November 21, 2025
IMG Spotlight: Dr. Sangeetha Isaac
Dr. Sangeetha Isaac's journey as an IMG, India to Singapore to the U.S., has been filled with challenges, but it has also given her a unique perspective and a profound sense of purpose.
November 19, 2025
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.
November 19, 2025
The SMJ Announces Call for Papers: 2026 Special Issue on Multispecialty Approaches to Sports Medicine
The Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is considering submissions for a special issue dedicated to Multispecialty Approaches to Sports Medicine, scheduled for publication in November 2026.
November 19, 2025
Constellation Quality Health Awards Scholarships in Partnership with SMA
During SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia, Constellation Quality Health awarded two $2,500 scholarships to outstanding third-year medical students.
November 19, 2025
Southern Medical Association Announces Recipients of the 2025 Dr. Donna Breen Scholarships
During SMA’s recent Annual Scientific Assembly, the recipients of 2025 Dr. Donna Breen Scholarships were announced.
