NAM News - November 14, 2025
In This Issue

Legislative Dinner was a Success!

Thank you to our NAM leaders and special guests, Senator Jeff Yarbro, Senator Charlane Oliver, Representative Harold Love, Jr., Representative John Ray Clemmons, and Representative Shaundelle Brooks, for joining us at our Legislative Dinner on Thursday, November 13th!
This annual dinner creates a unique opportunity for our NAM leaders to engage in meaningful discussions with legislators about TMA's legislative priorities, fostering a collaborative dialogue on the issues that matter most to physicians. Thank you also to John Carr with the TMA for joining us to share key bills they are working on for the 2026 session. 
If you're interested in getting more involved in healthcare advocacy, Doctor's Day on the Hill is coming up on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It's an excellent opportunity to connect, share your perspective, and help shape the future of healthcare in Tennessee.
Register Here to join Doctor's Day on the Hill.
We hope to see you there!

Young Physicians Night Out: Less Than a Week Away

We’re just days away from Young Physicians Night Out at Bearded Iris Brewery! Join fellow early-career physicians for a relaxed evening of networking, conversation, and craft beer. Complimentary drinks and appetizers will be provided.
Event Details:
Thursday, November 20
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Bearded Iris Brewery (101 Van Buren St, Nashville, TN 37208)
Spots are limited, remember to RSVP by emailing Jessica Jackson at jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org to save your spot!

You're Invited to our Annual Holiday Open House on December 4th!

The Medical Foundation of Nashville and the Nashville Academy of Medicine Boards of Directors invite our members, volunteers, and community partners to join us for our annual Holiday Open House. You're invited to visit our office space while enjoying an evening of refreshments and celebration.

Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM 
Location: NAM & MFN Offices - 28 White Bridge Pike, Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37205


If you have questions about the event, please contact Jessica Jackson at jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org.
Thank you to
our sponsors:
Burke Financial Group, LLC
Kenect Nashville
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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NAM online:
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MFN online: 
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Upcoming Events

  • Young Physicians Networking Event: 
    Thursday, November 20, 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM

  • Holiday Open House: 
    Thursday, December 4, 2025
    5:30 - 7:30 PM

  • NAM President's Reception & MFN's Annual Meeting: 
    Thursday, January 22, 2026
    6:00 - 8:00 PM  

  • Pizza & Politics: 
    February (Date TBD)

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

TFQPH Launches New Opioid Prescribing Education: “Know More/No More”

The Tennessee Medical Association is offering Know More / No More, a 2-hour CME course designed to meet the state’s controlled substance prescribing requirement for all Tennessee prescribers. This program equips clinicians with up-to-date legal requirements, evidence-based pain management strategies, opioid use disorder protocols, screening tools, and destigmatizing communication practices. Open to all prescribers, including MDs, DOs, APRNs, and PAs.
Thank you to several of our NAM physician members for your work and time on this taskforce to create a product to benefit Tennessee physicians! 

Click here to register and learn more!
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Once logged into your Kroger account you can search for Medical Foundation of Nashville either by name or JR590 and then click Enroll. Learn more or click the image to the right.
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