The 2026 GLMS Nominating Committee will meet in January to develop the slate of members to be included on the 2026 Ballot. We are looking for names of potential candidates for the following offices up for election this year:

Any nominations for yourself or a colleague must be presented to Kathryn Vance at kathryn.vance@glms.org no later than Monday, January 5, 2026. Please include the physician’s full name and email address. Those members whose names are to be added to the proposed ballot will be notified by email in January. An official proposed ballot will be sent to all members via email in February.

Please note, nominations do not guarantee placement on the ballot by the Nominating Committee. To be considered for nomination, a member must have paid their 2026 dues.

For a full list of your current Board of Governors, please visit glms.org/about/glms-board-of-governors.

This year’s Wear the White Coat program was a tremendous success! Participants formed lasting connections, and both physicians and community leaders enjoyed the shadowing experience, helping to strengthen understanding of health care from both perspectives.  If you would like to volunteer to be a physician preceptor next year, please contact kathryn.vance@glms.org.

Sign up for auto-renewal on your membership dues and get a free pair of our exclusive GLMS socks! Keep your membership worry-free and your toes happy! If you have any questions, please email Onvia McDaniel at onvia.mcdaniel@glms.org. Thank you for being a GLMS member!

The 2026 Doctors’ Ball is set for March 7, but we can’t do it without your help! Nominate a deserving colleague for a Physician of the Year award by December 1, 2025. Visit glms.org/doctorsball to nominate and purchase your ticket!

Congratulations to the UofL School of Medicine students who successfully launched the Cardinal Direction Clinic, which held their grand opening this Wednesday. GLMS is proud to support this exciting new venture! For more about their clinic or how to get involved, check out a recent feature in Louisville Medicine magazine here https://joom.ag/aZsd/p12.

Pictured: Dr. Joseph Creely, Camden Horlick, Theodora Zavos, Caden Seraphine, Abigail Bohn, Sanjana Nasta, Warren Van Nort, Temi Haastrup, Brenna Schoenbachler, Kieran Richards, Father William Bowling.

Read our November Board of Governors highlights here.

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful that the GLMS Foundation has had another fruitful year of giving back to our community thanks to supporters like you. Every dollar donated directly fuels programs that strengthen the health and well-being of our Louisville community, but there is still so much more we can do. Your year-end gift can help us expand our impact, reach more neighbors in need, and build a stronger, healthier and more-connected Louisville in the year ahead. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today at https://onecau.se/_bcysg1. Thank you for your generosity and for believing in our mission!

“Update on Breast Cancer”

Jeffrey B. Hargis, MD

Oncology/Hematology, North Healthcare

Tuesday, December 2, at noon via Zoom

Join link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82725954001

Meeting ID: 827 2595 4001 #

Call In: 1-646-931-3860 (Use the Meeting ID and press pound (#) after entering)

RSVP by replying to this email or calling 502-736-6366.

For any questions or to get a video recording of a past program, please email foundation@glms.org.

Save the date!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re so grateful for our amazing members who make this community shine. Staff will be off 11/27-11/28 to celebrate the holiday.

Medicine’s toughest moments often stem from complex conversations, not diagnoses. This month’s Louisville Medicine explores how shared decision-making, cultural sensitivity and strong communication build trust and empower patients to take an active role in their care. 

In this month’s Dr. Who (In Training) profile, we’re highlighting Dr. Mehak Pahwa, a PGY-4 in Psychiatry at UofL! Coming from India, Dr. Pahwa originally knew nothing more about Kentucky than KFC…but that quickly changed as the city welcomed her with warmth as she made this her home. 

February 2026 – due 1/1 – Better Together: The Value of Membership

Professional organizations like GLMS support physicians as leaders, advocates and lifelong learners. What does your membership mean to you? How has organized medicine shaped your career, connected you to community or amplified your voice? Reflect on how local, state and national groups support your growth and purpose in medicine.

March 2026 – due 2/1 – The Ripple Effect: Peer Support Strengthens Physicians

Medicine can be isolating, making mentorship and peer support vital. What qualities make a great mentor? How can experienced physicians guide the next generation, and how can early-career doctors build meaningful mentor relationships? What community groups or networks provide support and connection for you? 

Please reach out to Kathryn Vance at kathryn.vance@glms.org if you’d like to share your thoughts in an upcoming issue.