Southern Medical Association // News
July 21, 2026
One Month Into Residency
Psychiatry treats what affects how a person thinks, feels, and understands their own life. It is a powerful field, and I came to residency already knowing that. What is different now is my part in the care of my patients. Their history is mine to take, their plan is mine...
July 19, 2026
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.
July 19, 2026
Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: NASA Astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman
In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston taking place November 6–7, 2026, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by retired NASA astronaut, Air Force Colonel, and scientist Cady Coleman, PhD, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence in...
July 17, 2026
Education, Inspiration, and Connection Await at SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly
Three of healthcare’s biggest challenges. One exceptional meeting. Practical education you can put into practice immediately. Join us in Houston this November! The 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly will bring physicians, healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students together in Houston for an optional preconference CME POCUS Bootcamp...
July 17, 2026
Professional Identity for Physicians-in-Training: Start Now, Not Later
Physicians-in-training — medical students, residents, and fellows — begin forming their professional identities long before they sign their first attending contract. From the first day of anatomy lab or intern year, how you show up, communicate, and contribute is shaping how others perceive you.
July 16, 2026
6th Annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care: Call for Abstracts
The 6th Annual Marie Skłodowska-Curie Symposium on Cancer Research and Care invites researchers, clinicians, and trainees to submit abstracts highlighting innovative work in cancer research, prevention, treatment, and patient care.
July 16, 2026
Medical Student Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
We are pleased to announce that the Southern Medical Association (SMA) is currently accepting medical student scholarship applications. SMA has awarded more than $1.5 million to rising 3rd- and 4th-year medical students and we invite you to apply.
July 12, 2026
Spotting Acute Cholecystitis on POCUS: What to Look For, What Fools You, and Why it Matters
A 45-year-old woman with no past medical history presents to the emergency department with right upper quadrant pain that started about 10 hours ago, shortly after dinner. She's had intermittent episodes like this before, usually after eating fatty or greasy foods, but they always dissipated within a few hours. This...
July 9, 2026
“A Practical Guide to Renal and Bladder Ultrasound” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, presents a focused session on using ultrasound to evaluate suspected renal colic, urinary retention, and other common genitourinary presentations in everyday practice.
July 6, 2026
IMG Spotlight: Arsalan Zafar Iqbal
Dr. Arsalan Zafar Iqbal shares his experience as an IMG who trained in Pakistan.
