NAM News - August 6, 2025
In This Issue

Calling All Members Interested in Local and State Medical Leadership Opportunities!

Do you have a passion for driving positive change in the medical community? Here's your chance to make a meaningful impact as we open the doors for nominations to our local and state leadership positions. We encourage all interested members to step forward and take part in shaping the future of healthcare at both the local and state levels. 

NAM Board of Directors
Nominations are now open for the NAM Board of Directors. This three year term (January 2026 - December 2028) offers an opportunity to help guide the Academy's mission and strategic direction. The time commitment is minimal, just six evening meetings per year, each lasting two hours.
2026 Delegate to the TMA
NAM Delegates will caucus in May before the annual TMA House of Delegates meeting, which takes place on May 2, 2026. 
TMA Committee Members
TMA committees cover key areas like Public Health, CME, Membership, Insurance Issues, and Physician Wellness. While not all are open year-round, opportunities come up regularly. 
Medical Student and Resident Caduceus Council
Applications are open for the next term of the Medical Student and Resident Caduceus Council. This group connects students and residents with NAM leadership and offers engagement experience in medical education, advocacy, and leadership. Click here to apply! 

For more information or to express your interest, email Rebecca Leslie.  

Join Us for the Student and Resident Welcome Social on September 30

Practicing and Retired Members - This is a great opportunity for practicing and retired members to encourage and mentor the next generation of physicians.

Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows - Do you want to learn how to get involved in organized medicine, from the local to the national level? Or, do you want to know more about the Nashville Academy of Medicine (NAM) and free membership in NAM and TMA?

Join NAM and medical students, residents and fellow leaders from Nashville for all of the above, drinks, and light hors d’oeuvres on Tuesday, September 30, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
REGISTER HERE
Thank you to our host and Presenting Sponsor – Kenect Nashville! We will be gathering on their beautiful, private outdoor amenity deck with sunset views. 

Physicians Ball Tickets Now Available

Join us on October 25, 2025 for the Medical Foundation of Nashville's (MFN) Physicians Ball! MFN is getting ready to party; while raising funds to improve the health of our community and you're invited to join the festivities. 
For more information, please email physiciansball@nashvillemedicine.org or calling 615-712-6236 ext. 202
Thank you to
our sponsors:
Kenect Nashville
Burke Financial Group, LLC
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 

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

Nikki Ringenberg, MPA
Vice President
nringenberg@nashvillemedicine.org
 
Jessica Jackson, MS
Director of Physician &       
   Community Engagement
jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org
 
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New TMA Senior Physician Section Now Open

The Tennessee Medical Association has launched a Senior Physician Section (SPS) for members age 65 and older, created to support ongoing engagement among senior physicians. 

All TMA members 65+ are eligible to join. Dues-paying members can join at no extra cost. Dues-exempt members are asked to contribute $300 to support start-up and activities. The deadline to join is December 31, 2025. 

Learn more at tnmed.org/SPS/ or contact Amy Campoli at amy.campoli@tnmed.org.  
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