NAM Medical Student Awards

Congratulations to the Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Class of 2025!

Each year, the Nashville Academy of Medicine presents two prestigious awards to honor exceptional graduating medical students:

The Dr. Dorothy Lavinia Brown Award recognizes outstanding medical leadership, education, and civic involvement. The 2025 recipient, Sachin Sanam, has demonstrated exemplary character and leadership, with a strong commitment to service and community advocacy. The award was presented by Dr. Carl Willis, NAM’s Board Chair, at Meharry’s Honors and Awards Ceremony.

The Dr. Tom Nesbitt Award acknowledges achievement in education, socio-economic, and legislative affairs. The 2025 recipient, Neha Aggarwal, has shown exceptional dedication to both NAM and Vanderbilt, holding leadership roles and contributing meaningfully to the medical community. The award was presented by Dr. Jonathan C. Nesbitt, son of Dr. Tom Nesbitt, MD, at Vanderbilt Class Day.

Both awardees exemplify the Nashville Academy of Medicine's values and our shared commitment to supporting the next generation of physician leaders.

Thank You for Renewing Your 2025 NAM and TMA Membership!

Thank you for renewing your Nashville Academy of Medicine membership for 2025! Your continued support is invaluable to us. We're excited to have you onboard for the impactful 2025. Your membership fees contribute to a range of initiatives, including local events hosted at NAM, advocacy efforts, and much more!

If you haven't had the chance to renew yet, please let us know so we can assist you in the process. For further details or to request a new invoice, reach out to Jessica Jackson at jjackson@nashvillemedicine.org. Your membership plays a crucial role in supporting our mission, and we appreciate your commitment to the Nashville medical community.

License Renewal

A physician needs to make sure his/her license is renewed well before the expiration date. Set a reminder on your phone or ask your practice manager to remind you. If you cannot remember the expiration date, you may check it on the state’s website at: https://internet.health.tn.gov/Licensure/

To renew your license online click here.

TMA Legislative Committee Accepting Submissions for 2026 Policy Agenda

The TMA Legislative Committee will begin the process of determining the association's policy agenda for the 2026 legislative session on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 10:00am CT at TMA headquarters. The meeting is open to all members. Those interested in attending in person should RSVP to Kirk Cunningham at kirk.cunningham@tnmed.org.

Members may also submit issues to consider as policy priorities in the coming year. The Legislative Committee prioritizes issues based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, composition of key committees, bills that passed recently, opposition of stakeholders, fiscal impact to the state and overall feasibility of passage.

For those interested in submitting an issue for consideration, please fill out the form linked below and sent to Kirk Cunningham.

Regardless of whether you plan to attend the meeting in person to present your issue, the form should be completed as thoroughly as possible to ensure the Legislative Committee has the necessary information to make a determination.

For questions, contact TMA's Vice President of Government Affairs, Julie Griffin, at julie.griffin@tnmed.org.

Policy Consideration Form

2025 Summary of Legislative Bills

The first session of the 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded near the end of April. Thank you to all of the NAM members who helped support the legislative efforts of our partner, the Tennessee Medical Association. TMA has compiled a summary of bills worked on in 2025. Review the summary here.

Thank you to
our sponsors:

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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MFN Physicians Ball Sponsorship Opportunity

Looking for an opportunity to support our healthcare community? Consider becoming a sponsor at MFN's Physicians Ball! Your generosity fuels our programs and events to continue supporting health access, public health education, and physician well-being, as we work towards a healthier Middle Tennessee.

If you'd like more information on becoming a sponsor, please let us know by emailing physiciansball@nashvillemedicine.org or calling 615-712-6236 ext. 202.

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