Southern Medical Association

09/11/2026

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Southern Medical Association!

08/31/2026

In this featured clip, Dr. John Elfar explains how interdisciplinary collaboration can improve clinical outcomes by bringing together diverse expertise, perspectives, and skill sets. Drawing on lessons from sports medicine, he highlights the importance of teamwork, shared goals, and valuing contributions from every member of the healthcare team to achieve better results for patients.

Learn more about SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly and register:SMA.org/annual-scientific-assembly

08/24/2026

In this featured clip, Dr. Joseph Maroon discusses the development of the ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) program, a groundbreaking tool that transformed concussion management in sports. He explains how objective neurocognitive testing helps clinicians determine when athletes can safely return to play and why preventing a second injury remains one of the most important strategies for reducing long-term neurological complications.

Learn more about SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly and register at SMA.org/annual-scientific-assembly

08/21/2026

Prepare for Residency: September Webinar Sessions for IMGs

The Southern Medical Association’s IMG Support and Advocacy Ad Hoc Committee (https://hubs.ly/Q04tLmrC0) invites international medical graduates to participate in a series of webinars offering practical guidance for navigating the U.S. residency application and Match process.

This September, three consecutive Wednesday sessions will address key stages of the residency journey—from building a competitive application and developing strong application materials to preparing for interviews and navigating the Match. Each session begins at 12:00 pm Central.

Building a Competitive Residency Application
September 2, 2026 | 12:00 pm Central
Guest Speaker: Arsalan Z. Iqbal, MD
Register for the Sept. 2 Webinar (https://hubs.ly/Q04tLFv-0)

CV, Personal Statement, and Letters of Recommendation
September 9, 2026 | 12:00 pm Central
Guest Speaker: Samhitha Gundakaram, MD
Register for the Sept. 9 Webinar (https://hubs.ly/Q04tLkHt0)

Interview Preparation and Match Strategy
September 16, 2026 | 12:00 pm Central
Guest Speaker: Amna Bint I. Munir, MD
Register for the Sept. 16 Webinar (https://hubs.ly/Q04tLzvw0)

Sign up today!

08/17/2026

this featured clip, Dr. Cady Coleman explores the importance of truly knowing the people you work alongside. Drawing on her experiences as a NASA astronaut, she discusses how understanding teammates beyond their professional roles builds trust, strengthens communication, and creates more effective teams—lessons that resonate just as strongly in medicine as they do in space exploration.

Learn more about SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly and register: https://sma.org/annual-scientific-assembly/

08/07/2026

✨NEW MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS ARE HERE!✨

We're making it easier than ever to be part of the Southern Medical Association community!

Whether you're joining with colleagues or looking for greater value through a longer commitment, we have new options designed with YOU in mind:

👥Group Membership
Join SMA together with your colleagues and enjoy special group savings while staying connected to a community dedicated to advancing healthcare.

📅Multi-Year Membership
Looking for convenience and added value? Our Multi-Year Membership option allows you to plan ahead, save, and enjoy your SMA benefits for years to come.

🎉SPECIAL OFFER!
Sign up for our Annual Scientific Assembly by 09/10/2026 and receive an extra $10 off your first Group or Multi-Year Membership!
https://hubs.ly/Q04s1Bmt0

🌟Ready to become a part of SMA?
Join us today and discover everything your SMA membership has to offer!

📧Questions or ready to join?
Email us at [email protected]

08/03/2026

Join us this November in Houston for the 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly! Hear a special invitation from SMA Executive Director Randy Glick and discover why this year's Assembly is the place to connect, and learn. We look forward to seeing you there! Register today: sma.org/asa2026

07/24/2026

Three of health care’s biggest challenges. One meeting. Practical education you can put into practice immediately.

Join us for the 2026 Southern Medical Association Annual Scientific Assembly, November 6–7 in Houston, and explore evidence-based strategies designed to help you deliver safer, more effective care while strengthening your own professional well-being.

Featured education includes:
🔹 Pain Management & Opioid Use — 1.25 hours
Explore collaborative, patient-centered approaches to pain management through sessions on multidisciplinary care, regenerative medicine, drug repurposing, and comprehensive musculoskeletal treatment strategies.

🔹 Patient Safety — 8.25 hours
Discoverevidence-based strategies that enhance patient safety—from healthy aging and fall prevention to concussion assessment, musculoskeletal care, nutrition, point-of-care ultrasound, and multidisciplinary approaches to surgical decision-making and chronic disease management.

🔹 Medical Ethics & Physician Well-Being — 3.0 hours
Gain practical insights into professional resilience, work-life balance, ethical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and building a fulfilling, sustainable career in medicine.

Make plans to join us in Houston!

Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q04qJ91v0

07/04/2026

Southern Medical Association wishes you a Happy Independence Day.