No matter if you’re just arriving in Louisville or have called it home for years, we’re here to support you as your local medical society—through medical school and beyond. We’d love to have you get involved with GLMS! Feel free to reach out anytime at info@glms.org. 

A big thank you to our GLMS Delegates who joined us at this year’s KMA Annual Meeting! We’re proud to share that 13 GLMS resolutions were adopted into KMA policy. Your involvement helps drive meaningful change for Kentucky physicians and patients. Stay tuned in the coming months for details on our fall Policy & Advocacy meeting as we prepare for the 2026 legislative session.

As we strive to “stand together” and further our GLMS mission, we in partnership with the Snot Force Alliance are providing this discount code for Bourbon & Beyond to encourage physician and medical student members to engage in activities of all types together – whether that be social events and activities, physician and patient advocacy or volunteering to serve the community. We are better together. Thanks to our GLMS President, Dr. Thomas Higgins, we are proud to be able to offer this discount to you. 

“How to Become an Expert Witness”

James Patrick Murphy, MD, MMM

Murphy Pain Center

Tuesday, September 2, at noon via Zoom

Join link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82725954001

Meeting ID: 827 2595 4001 #

Call In: 1-646-931-3860 (Use the Meeting ID and press pound (#) after entering)

RSVP by replying to this email or calling 502-736-6366.

For any questions or to get a video recording of a past program, please email foundation@glms.org.

 Physicians are moving beyond traditional roles into fields like tech, leadership, entrepreneurship, sports, advocacy, and more. This month we’re looking at where physicians are going with those non-traditional roles and the unique value that they bring.

In this month’s Dr. Who (In Training) profile, we’re highlighting Dr. Andrew Ray, a PGY-2 in Anesthesiology at UofL! This Louisville native loves that anesthesia allows him to work alongside so many other talented specialists and in his free time, is focused on advocacy for his profession.

November 2025 – due 10/1 – Partners in Care: Empowering Patients Through Collaboration

Medicine’s toughest moments often stem from complex conversations, not diagnoses. How can physicians navigate these with compassion and skill? Explore how shared decision-making, cultural sensitivity and strong communication build trust and empower patients to take an active role in their care.

December 2025 – due 11/1 – The Medical Practice Playbook

Running a private practice takes more than clinical skill – it requires leadership, strategy and patient-centered care. What should aspiring physicians know to succeed? Share tips on optimizing operations, building strong teams, enhancing patient experience and growing sustainably in today’s health care landscape.

 Please reach out to Kathryn Vance at kathryn.vance@glms.org if you’d like to share your thoughts in an upcoming issue.