Southern Medical Association // News
September 1, 2026
100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s September Message
Our members are our strength through connection, contribution, and commitment. Please continue advancing SMA’s mission and vision through participation and leadership.
August 24, 2026
“The Missing Referral – When to Consult a Physiatrist” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Drs. Aaron Yang and G. Waldon Garriss discuss the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.
August 19, 2026
Join SMA in Houston for the 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly
Join SMA in Houston this November for up to 21.5 hours of CME, hands-on learning, nationally recognized speakers, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the healthcare community. The 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly will bring physicians, healthcare professionals, residents, fellows, and medical students together in Houston...
August 18, 2026
Call for SMA Education Committee Members
SMA is currently seeking members to join our Education Committee. As a committee member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education.
August 18, 2026
IMG Spotlight: Shaheem Ur Rehman
Dr. Shaheem Ur Rehman shares his experience as an IMG who trained in Pakistan.
August 18, 2026
Help Shape the Next Generation of Physicians as a PIT Mentor
SMA is pleased to reintroduce the SMA Physicians-in-Training (PIT) Mentoring Program, designed to foster meaningful, long-term relationships between physician and physician-in-training mentors and mentees at different stages of their medical careers.
August 18, 2026
Prepare for Residency: September Webinar Sessions for IMGs
SMA's IMG Support and Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee invites international medical graduates to participate in a series of webinars offering practical guidance for navigating the U.S. residency application and Match process.
August 12, 2026
“Sports Medicine Beyond the Sidelines: Collaboration, Innovation, and Caring for Active Patients” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Drs. Ashley Karpinos and G. Waldon Garriss take a closer look at the evolving field of sports medicine.
August 11, 2026
Top 16 Winners Announced for the 2026 Virtual Abstract Competition
With more than 50 abstracts presented during the August 4–6, 2026 virtual event, physicians-in-training from 33 medical schools and residency programs showcased their research and connected with peers.
August 10, 2026
Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, Appointed to SMA’s Education Committee
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Rula Freiji, MD, MPH, has been appointed to the Association’s Education Committee.
