Southern Medical Association // News
May 20, 2026
Ethical Implications for the Use of AI in Healthcare: May 26 CME Webinar Spotlight
SMA is pleased to welcome G. Richard Holt, MD, D Bioethics, and Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, for the complimentary accredited webinar, Ethical Implications for the Use of Augmented Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare.
May 17, 2026
Constellation Quality Health: May 2026 ECHO Session Presenter Spotlight
In this session, learn how the Maternal Cardiac Program at the Northeast Georgia Health System is strengthening systems of care to improve identification, risk assessment, and management of cardiac conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.
Posted in: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism5
May 17, 2026
May 17 is World Hypertension Day
On May 17, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) joins the global community in observing World Hypertension Day.
Posted in: Hypertension2
May 14, 2026
Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. John Fowler on Point-of-Care Ultrasound
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 Joseph Maroon for an engaging conversation on concussion science, brain health, and innovation in sports medicine.
May 3, 2026
Do You Need a CT? POCUS in First-Time Renal Colic
A 24-year-old male presents to urgent care with acute onset left-sided flank pain that began earlier that day. The pain is colicky, radiates toward the groin, and is associated with one episode of visible hematuria. He denies fever, dysuria, urinary frequency, or vomiting and is tolerating oral intake.
May 3, 2026
Findings: Do You Need a CT? POCUS in First-Time Renal Colic
POCUS Findings: The ultrasound demonstrates mild hydronephrosis of the left kidney, characterized by: Small, anechoic dilation of the renal pelvis No extension into the calyces Preserved cortical thickness On transverse view with color Doppler, vascular flow is seen in the renal parenchyma, with no flow in the central anechoic region,...
May 2, 2026
“Fundamentals of Cardiac Ultrasound” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available
In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, shares practical, high-yield insights on using focused cardiac ultrasound to assess volume status, ventricular function, and key cardiac pathology in everyday clinical practice.
May 1, 2026
100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s May Message
I invite you to register and explore podcasts featuring Olympian and sports psychologist Lennie Waite and Joseph Maroon, neurosurgeon and researcher in concussion and dementia.
April 29, 2026
Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Orthopedic Chair Dr. John Elfar on Team-Based Innovation
In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by orthopedic surgeon, department chair, and clinician-scientist Dr. John Elfar for an engaging conversation on leadership, collaboration, and innovation in modern medicine.
April 29, 2026
Transform Your Mornings to Boost Health and Well-Being in Busy Shifts
Self-improvement is the deliberate practice of becoming more capable, more aligned with your values, and more effective in your daily life.
