NAM News - March 2, 2026
In This Issue

Doctors' Day on the Hill - Tomorrow

We're excited to head to the Capitol tomorrow for Doctors' Day on the Hill again this year! This is a great opportunity for physicians, residents, and medical students to engage directly with lawmakers and advocate for the future of healthcare in Tennessee. If you have any questions please reach out to Rebecca Leslie at rleslie@nashvillemedicine.org

Highlights from the Student and Resident Pizza & Politics

Our Medical Student and Resident Pizza & Politics event was a success! Thank you to all of the medical students and residents that were able to attend last month. Attendees had the chance to connect with peers and NAM physician leaders, Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD and Kevin Smith, MD, to discuss healthcare policy, gain insight into the legislative process, and prepare for Doctors' Day on the Hill. 

Happy National Doctors' Day on March 30

This month, we celebrate and honor the incredible physicians who dedicate their lives to healing and advocating for their patients. Your hard work, compassion, and commitment to the field of medicine make a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do! 
Happy National Doctors’ Day!

TMEF Applications Open

The Tennessee Medical Education Fund Inc., is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation, created by the Tennessee Medical Association to provide scholarships to medical students in Tennessee medical schools, residents and physicians in medical school or practicing medicine in Tennessee and also supports other medical student and resident programs.

To apply, student NAM and TMA members need to log in to their member info hub portal. Applicants can find the link on the Home page (right under “Click here to go to TMA's website” / before the instructional video).

Membership Renewals

Membership renewal for 2026 is now underway! Individual members have recieved a joint NAM/ TMA invoice mailed or emailed from TMA, while group members have received invoices from NAM. Your dues support all of our programming and events at NAM, as well as TMA's advocacy and governmental affairs work.

For more information or to receive a new invoice, please contact Jessica Jackson at jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org.
Thank you to
our sponsors:
Burke Financial Group, LLC
Board of Directors:
  • Laura Lawson, MD
    Board Chair
  • Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD
    President
  • Parul Goyal, MD
    President-Elect
  • Tyler Barrett, MD 
    Secretary/Treasurer
  • Ethel Cobbett, MD 
  • George "Trey" Lee, III, MD
  • James McKenzie, DO
  • Nicole Schlechter, MD
  • M. Kevin Smith, MD 
  • Carl Willis, MD

Contact Us:
Rebecca Leslie, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
rleslie@nashvillemedicine.org

Nikki Poarch Ringenberg, MPA
Vice President
nringenberg@nashvillemedicine.org
 
Jessica Miller Jackson, MS
Director of Physician &       
   Community Engagement
jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org
 
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Upcoming Important Dates

  • Doctors' Day on the Hill:
    Tuesday, March 3
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Wellness Webinar Series
    Thursday, March 12
    6:00 - 7:00 PM

  • Wellness Webinar Series
    Tuesday, April 7
    6:00 - 7:00 PM

  • House of Delegates 
    Friday, May 1 -
    Saturday, May 2

  • Wellness Webinar Series
    Thursday, May 7
    6:00 - 7:00 PM 
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