Southern Medical Association

Make plans now to attend SMA's 117th Annual Scientific Assembly taking place November 13-15, 2025 in New Orleans. Register by April 30 and receive 20% off of your meeting registration. For Assembly details and to register, visit https://hubs.ly/Q039chtz0.

I am excited to share that I recently attended the Southern Medical Association Physicians in Training Leadership Conference at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine with my fellow co-authors from The University of Texas Medical Branch We were honored to have 5 projects accepted: ?? Lipoprotein(a) and Diabetic Retinopathy: Evaluating Risk Associations in a Nationally Representative Cohort. ?? Low Frequency Ultrasound: A Phase 1 Trial of a Non-Invasive Therapy for Osteoarthritis Relief and Aging Benefits. ?? Potential Therapeutic Role of GLP-1 Agonists in Complex Regional? Pain Syndrome: A Case Report. ?? Cosmetic Surgeries and Rates of Subsequent Antidepressant Use Within A Five Year Period. ?? Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case Report Examining Difficult Recovery Following CO2 Laser Resurfacing. Thank you to the Southern Medical Association for this opportunity and I look forward to applying what I learned from this experience to my journey in medical research and patient care!

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) extends its gratitude to all of the physicians-in-training who presented abstracts at the?5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference, held February 7-9, 2025, at UAB’s Heersink School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Southern Medical Association’s (SMA’s) 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference took place February 7-9, 2025, at the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Heersink School of Medicine. The weekend brought together medical students, residents, and fellows for an engaging experience focused on leadership, professional development, and research.

Hello Sono is proud to partner with the Southern Medical Association (SMA) to offer exclusive #POCUS benefits to SMA members, including a complimentary consultation and 10% off services. SMA has been supporting clinicians for over 100 years, offering education, leadership development, and networking opportunities across multiple specialties. Their commitment to improving patient care through education and innovation makes them a fantastic partner in expanding POCUS use across specialties. Beyond this collaboration, I’ve had the pleasure of contributing monthly POCUS articles and podcasts to SMA News, helping to raise awareness and provide practical insights on how ultrasound can enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and reduce healthcare costs. Learn more about this exciting collaboration and how POCUS can transform your practice and check the list of my recent contributions: https://lnkd.in/ev83xTts If you’re not an SMA member yet, check out the benefits of joining: https://lnkd.in/emyMjrpG #POCUS #Ultrasound #meded #PrimaryCare #UrgentCare #SMA #HelloSono #HealthcareInnovation #clinicalexcellence

SMA offers a variety of?exhibitor and sponsorship packages?designed to connect your company with influential healthcare leaders. From exhibit booths and sponsored sessions to networking events and website advertising opportunities, our packages provide valuable exposure tailored to your goals. Click on the link below to view our 2025 Exhibitor Prospectus for our Annual Scientific Assembly?to explore all available opportunities and secure your spot at this must-attend medical conference!

Come discuss your medical practice issues with other healthcare professionals. Register for our Healthcare Happy Hour with the QR code below. Thanks to our sponsors! Southern Medical Association - SouthState Bank - Inspirien - Prestige Medical Group of Georgia - Vindex Financial Partners, LLC - Birmingham Medical News - Aloft Hotels

At Hello Sono, we empower clinicians with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient care, and reduce healthcare costs. One of the most impactful applications? Distinguishing between CHF and COPD exacerbations in minutes—right at the bedside! Case Example: A 72-year-old patient with CHF and COPD presents with worsening dyspnea and mild wheezing. Is it fluid overload or a COPD flare-up? The treatments are vastly different, and time is critical. Instead of sending the patient for additional imaging or to the ED, the provider performs POCUS on the spot—revealing B-lines and a dilated IVC, confirming CHF exacerbation. Treatment is initiated immediately, preventing an unnecessary ED visit ($750–$1,500) or hospital admission (~$10,500+ per stay). How POCUS Transforms Care: ?? Early & accurate diagnosis – Detects CHF with 88-97% sensitivity ??Saves $1K–$10K per use by reducing avoidable ED visits & admissions ??Improves patient experience – No unnecessary tests, faster treatment ?? Want to learn more? Tatiana Havryliuk, MD recently authored an article for Southern Medical Association News on this very topic. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gSKZnK3k POCUS isn’t just a diagnostic tool—it’s a game-changer for value-based care. At Hello Sono, we help providers integrate ultrasound into their practice with training, image review, and implementation support. ?Ready to bring POCUS to your practice? Let’s talk! Fill out the contact form at this link: https://lnkd.in/gTGkN3Nu #POCUS #ultrasound #PrimaryCare #UrgentCare #meded #ValueBasedCare #HelloSono #SMA

Check out Tatiana Havryliuk, MD's article published in Southern Medical Association News. The article presents a case of a patient with calf pain, where POCUS was used to safely and efficiently rule out a blood clot (DVT). By performing POCUS in the office, the provider avoided the need for an ED visit—saving the patient time, stress, and unnecessary expenses. ?? Did you know? ?? POCUS allows providers to evaluate life-threatening conditions like DVT in under 5 minutes. ?? Avoiding an ED visit can save approximately $1,800 in healthcare costs. ?? Proximal leg POCUS is highly sensitive (96%) for detecting DVT when performed by trained providers. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dk73qQhB ?? Curious about the financial impact of POCUS? Explore our new ROI calculators to see the potential reimbursement opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ggDhNuTd We’d love to hear your thoughts—how has POCUS impacted your practice? #POCUS #PrimaryCare #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalEducation #ultrasound #clinicalexcellence #medicalreimbursement

I'm thrilled that my article, "A 57-Year-Old Woman with Calf Pain: The Role of POCUS in Primary Care," has been published in Southern Medical Association News! (link below) Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is transforming how we approach diagnosis and treatment in primary care. In this article, I share a compelling case study demonstrating how POCUS was used to quickly and accurately rule out a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT) in a patient with calf pain. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 1. POCUS allows for real-time evaluation of life-threatening conditions, such as DVT, in under 5 minutes. 2. Each time you choose to do POCUS, instead of sending the patient to the ED for a DVT rule-out, you save approximately $1,800 in healthcare costs! 3. Proximal leg POCUS for evaluation of DVT is highly sensitive (96%) when performed by a trained provider. It is sufficient for a complete rule-out of DVT when paired with a D-dimer in low- and moderate-risk patients. Explanation of the graphics in this post: 1. The clip illustrates full compression of the veins at the right saphenofemoral junction indicating the absence of a clot. It's that simple! 2. The 2nd graphic shows the required views for a 3-point compression POCUS to evaluate proximal veins of the right leg. The first 3 locations are all in the groin region and are considered "1 point." Please share your story. Are you sending patients to the ED to rule out a DVT because you don't have access to vascular ultrasound? Are you currently using POCUS, and if so what's been your and your patients' experience? ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eerpkGPy ?? Curious about how POCUS can impact your practice’s bottom line? Check out our new ROI calculators to see the potential reimbursement for POCUS using 2025 Medicare physician fees. Explore the calculators here: https://lnkd.in/gAdGsgSX #POCUS #PrimaryCare #clinicalexcellence #MedicalEducation #ROI #HelloSono #SMA