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NAM Members,
It is an incredible honor to serve as the 2025 President of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. For 10 years, I have had the privilege of being a member of this organization, where I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and passion of our members in advancing healthcare in Middle Tennessee. I have been honored to serve on the NAM board of directors since 2021, and my experiences with the NAM membership and NAM leadership have reinforced my belief in the power of collaboration, networking, education, and advocacy, some of the same principles that define NAM.
The Nashville Academy of Medicine’s legacy spans over 200 years, with more than 2,300 members who share a commitment to excellence in medicine and community health. This year, we continue our focus on three pillars:
- Physician Health: Supporting the well-being of our members with resources, networking opportunities, and programs to help navigate the challenges of our profession.
- Practice Health: Empowering physicians with tools, information, and training to enhance their practices and adapt to a changing healthcare landscape.
- Community Health: Extending our partnership with the Medical Foundation of Nashville including PROSPER for physician well-being, Public Health initiatives, and Project Access Nashville Specialty Care, ensuring access to care for the underserved in our community.
As NAM members, we have a unique opportunity to influence the future of healthcare in our region. Whether it is through supporting young physicians and physicians in training, engaging in advocacy efforts, or attending one of our many events, your involvement is important and encouraged. I encourage each of you to actively participate, share your perspectives, and invite colleagues to join us in this vital mission.
I look forward to serving alongside you as we work together to strengthen our profession and the community. Thank you for your trust and dedication to NAM’s mission. Let’s make 2025 a year of meaningful growth and collaboration.
Sincerely,
Laura L. Lawson, MD
President, Nashville Academy of Medicine
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Tomorrow we will celebrate the accomplishments of 2024 and look forward to 2025. We will install Laura Lawson, MD, as our 2025 NAM President and honor the following members serving on the NAM board of directors for 2025:
- Carl Willis, MD - Board Chair
- Laura Lawson, MD - President
- Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD - President-Elect
- Parul Goyal, MD - Secretary/Treasurer
- Ethel Cobbett, MD - New Director for 2025-2027
- Tyler Barrett, MD - Director
- George "Trey" Lee, III, MD - Director
- Matthew Pollard, MD - Director
- Nicole Schlechter, MD - Director
We are currently at capacity for this event, but reservations received after noon today will be placed on a waiting list. Reservations to attend this event will be prioritized for NAM members and MFN partners as this event will also be celebrating the accomplishments of MFN and honoring members of the MFN board of directors.
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Membership renewals for 2025 are now underway as the Academy and TMA prepare for a significant 2025 Legislative Session representing YOU. Individual members have received a joint TMA/NAM invoice via mail and email, while groups receive separate invoices.
Members can also use the dues process to contribute to the Medical Foundation of Nashville and TMA Political Action Committee.
For more information or to receive a new invoice, please contact Jessica Jackson at 615-712-6236 or jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org. Your dues support all of our programming, including TMA's advocacy and governmental affairs work, legal support, and local programs including PROSPER.
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We're excited to announce the launch of the new MFN website as part of their 2024 rebranding efforts!
Visit their new site to explore MFN's key mission areas: public health education, charity care through Project Access Nashville Specialty Care, and physician education and wellness through PROSPER.
Thank you to all NAM members for your continued support of MFN's important work!
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our sponsors:
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Board of Directors:
- Carl Willis, MD
Board Chair
- Laura Lawson, MD
President - Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD
President-Elect
- Parul Goyal, MD
Secretary/Treasurer
- Tyler Barrett, MD
- Ethel Cobbett, MD
- George "Trey" Lee, III, MD
- Matthew Pollard, MD
- Nicole Schlechter, MD
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- Day on the Hill - March 4
TMA and NAM's annual lobby day in downtown Nashville is Tuesday, March 4. This day focuses on connecting physicians directly with lawmakers so you can be advocates for your patients and discuss major issues affecting the medical profession in Tennessee.
Legislative session began this month, and TMA is focused on these three priorities for 2025. The event is free for all NAM and TMA physician members, medical office staff, and healthcare administrators.
Please register here if you plan to attend, and NAM staff will communicate with you leading up to the event with more details and schedules.
- TMA House of Delegates - May 17
The 190th TMA House of Delegates and Annual Meeting will be held in Franklin on Saturday, May 17, 2025. There may be limited spots available to participate on behalf of NAM. If you are interested in serving as an alternate delegate and potentially a delegate on behalf of NAM, email Rebecca Leslie at rleslie@nashvillemedicine.org.
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