| Highlights from the NAM President's Dinner & MFN's Annual Meeting | |
The Nashville Academy of Medicine President's Dinner and Medical Foundation of Nashville Annual Meeting brought together physicians, residents, students, and community leaders to celebrate leadership and progress. NAM installed Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD, as its 2026 President and recognized the accomplishments of 2025.
The evening welcomed Dr. James McKenzie and Dr. Kevin Smith to the NAM Board, and we honored several former NAM presidents in attendance. In partnership with MFN, NAM announced the launch of the WELL Committee in 2026, focused on physician Well-Being, Engagement, Leadership, and Legislative Advocacy.
MFN also acknowledged it's Board of Directors, celebrated Project Access's 20th anniversary providing over 117,000 care coordination encounters and $8.1 million in donated healthcare last year and marked the launch of a new MFN website.
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| Check Out NAM's 2025 Annual Report | |
Explore the 2025 Nashville Academy of Medicine Annual Report, highlighting our dedicated Board of Directors and our mission to support physicians, practices, and community health. With 92 specialties and subspecialties and a growing membership of more than 2,200 physicians, NAM continues to make a lasting impact.
Join us in celebrating our accomplishments and shaping a healthier future for Nashville!
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The 2026 TMA leadership elections began on February 1 and voting will continue through February 28 at 5 pm CT.
- Information about candidates and elections: The latest issue of Topline from TMA included a voter’s guide with information on each candidate. Information about this year’s leadership elections is also available at tnmed.org/elections.
- Voting Email: TMA sent voting information by email from communications@tnmed.org to all eligible voters on Feb. 1. Each personalized email included the member’s Unique Voter Number needed to access the voting platform. The communication included a personalized link to the voting ballot. Note: Physicians are not required to log in to the website to vote but are asked to supply their Unique Voter Number to access the ballot.
Trey Lee, MD is running for TMA President-Elect and Nicole Schlechter, MD is the Board of Trustees nominee for Region 4. We encourage you to review the candidate profiles and make your voice heard.
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| Register for Doctors' Day on the Hill - March 3 | |
Join colleagues from across the state for NAM and TMA's Doctors' Day on the Hill. This is your opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers, advocate for issues impacting your patients and profession, and ensure physicians have a strong voice in shaping healthcare policy in Tennessee. Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned advocate, your presence matters.
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| Medical Student & Resident's Pizza & Politics Event - February 19 | |
NAM Medical Students, Residents, and Fellows, this one's for you!
Join us for Pizza and Politics on February 19 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM for an evening to discuss and better understand how health policy and legislation impact your training today and your practice tomorrow.
Come hungry, bring your questions, and leave more informed!
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| Thank you to
our sponsors:
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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
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| Sign Up for Doctor of the Day | |
TMA works with the Tennessee General Assembly each legislative session to provide volunteer physicians who serve the medical needs of lawmakers and their staff.
Doctor of the Day volunteers spend one day in Nashville and have the unique opportunity to interact with legislators on the House and Senate floors, attend committee meetings and get a first-hand look at the legislative process, while giving something back to the public servants who support physicians' issues.
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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.
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- Pizza & Politics:
Thursday, February 19
6:00 - 7:30 PM
- 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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