Southern Medical Association // News
September 13, 2024
SMA’s PIT Committee and Staff Take Part in Medical Student Orientations
SMA PIT Committee members, along with SMA staff, recently participated in medical student orientations across the Southern Region to introduce the benefits of joining SMA.
August 26, 2024
SMA Announces Call for Abstracts for Its 2025 Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference
SMA is currently accepting abstracts for its 5th Annual Physicians-In-Training Leadership Conference taking place February 7-9, 2025, at the at the Heersink School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
August 23, 2024
Dr. Carlos Ferrario Selected as the 2024 Moreton Research Award Recipient
The Southern Medical Association is pleased to announce that Dr. Carlos Ferrario has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Dr. Robert D. and Alma W. Moreton Research Award.
August 16, 2024
Gabriel Patrautanu, BS, Appointed to SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Committee
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Patrautanu, BS, to SMA’s Physician-in-Training Committee.
August 15, 2024
2024 Virtual Abstract Competition Top 20
Congratulations to the Top 20 Winners of SMA’s 2024 Virtual Abstract Competition! With more than 74 oral and poster abstracts presented during the August 7-8 virtual event, physicians-in-training from more than 43 medical schools and residency programs had the opportunity to share their research and interact with their peers. “It...
August 2, 2024
Medical Student and Physician Roles in Preventive Health
Medical student Grace Howell and Dr. Brian Williams discuss ways medical students and physicians can become involved with, and more educated about, preventive health.
August 2, 2024
Ease Into Your Golden Years With These Essential Home Modifications
In this article, courtesy of SMA, we’ll explore effective ways to adapt your living environment to meet the evolving needs of aging with dignity and confidence.
July 25, 2024
The SMJ Announces Call for Papers: 2025 Special Breast Cancer Issue
The Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) is currently considering submissions for a special issue dedicated to breast cancer that will publish in October 2025.
July 17, 2024
Dr. Glenn Talboy, Jr., Elected as President-Elect Designate
The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce that Glenn Talboy, Jr., MD, FACS, has been elected as President-Elect Designate.
July 16, 2024
Enhancing Patient Experiences: Key Strategies for Medical Office Success
In this article, we will explore various strategies medical offices can employ to enhance patient satisfaction and thereby drive business growth.
