NAM News - January 4, 2024
In This Issue

Letter from the President

I am excited to step into the role of President of the Nashville Academy of Medicine. For nearly two decades, I’ve had the privilege of being an active part of our incredible community, witnessing the commitment to advancing healthcare. It’s an honor to serve in this role, following so many exceptional past leaders.

The Nashville Academy of Medicine has a legacy spanning over 200 years and consisting of 2,300+ passionate members. As we step into 2024, I'm excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

This year, our focus remains dedicated to enhancing the value and growth of our membership. We are dedicated to providing members with educational opportunities, peer-to-peer networking, leadership training and curating engaging professional events. Central to our mission for empowering members is advocacy for themselves and their patients. Advocating for healthcare policies that prioritize the well-being of those under our care and the physicians who serve them is vital to our healthcare system.

Additionally, we're committed to strengthening our community outreach efforts through the Medical Foundation of Nashville’s Project Access Nashville Specialty Care, ensuring our impact extends beyond our professional boundaries.

Your support and dedication have been instrumental in the Nashville Academy of Medicine’s success. I encourage you to continue to actively engage and share your thoughts and ideas as we collectively shape a fulfilling year together.

Sincerely,

Carl Willis, MD

RSVP for our 2024 President's Reception

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of 2023 and look forward to 2024. We will install Carl Willis, MD, as our 2024 NAM President and honor members serving on the NAM and MFN boards.
Click here to RSVP online. Reservations to attend this event will be prioritized for NAM members and partners. 
If you have questions about the event, please contact Jessica Miller at jmiller@nashvillemedicine.org.
2024 President's Reception - January 30

Holiday Open House was a success!

We extend a heartfelt thank you to all of you who joined us at our Holiday Open House! Your presence made the event truly special and contributed to its success. It was wonderful connecting with our Nashville Academy of Medicine community and sharing in the festive spirit to close out another great year.
Thank you for your continued support and for making our gatherings so meaningful. We look forward to more opportunities to celebrate and engage with you in 2024!

Save the Upcoming Dates

Day on the Hill - March 5 
TMA and NAM's annual lobby day in downtown Nashville is Tuesday, March 5th. This year’s half-day event will begin at noon and give NAM members the opportunity to educate their local lawmakers, attend committee hearings, and share personal stories about the issues affecting Tennessee patients and the practice of medicine. TMA is focused on these four priorities for 2024. Later, attendees can enjoy an afternoon of networking with legislators during a cocktail reception at the Nashville City Center from 4 – 6 p.m. 

The event is FREE for all NAM and TMA members, students, residents, and practice administrators, but registration is required. Visit tnmed.org/day-on-the-hill to sign up.


TMA House of Delegates - April 6 
The 189th TMA House of Delegates and Annual Meeting will be held in Murfreesboro on Saturday, April 6. There may be limited spots available to participate on behalf of NAM. If you are interested in serving as an alternate delegate and potentially a delegate on behalf of NAM, email Rebecca Leslie at rleslie@nashvillemedicine.org
Thank you to
our sponsors:
Burke Financial Group, LLC
Board of Directors:
  • Michael Beckham, MD
    Board Chair
  • Carl Willis, MD
    President
  • Laura Lawson, MD
    President-Elect
  • Christin Giordano McAuliffe, MD
    Secretary/Treasurer
  • Tyler Barrett, MD 
  • Parul Goyal, MD
  • George "Trey" Lee, III, MD
  • Matthew Pollard, MD
  • Adrian Rodriguez, MD
  • Nicole Schlechter, MD 
  • Gregg Shepard, MD 

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

Nikki Ringenberg, MPA
Senior Director, Advancement
nringenberg@nashvillemedicine.org
 

Taylor Crawford, MPH
Senior Director of Strategy & Expansion
tcrawford@nashvillemedicine.org

Kelly Blankenship, MPS
Director of Administration
kblankenship@nashvillemedicine.org
Jessica Miller, MS
Director of Physician & Community Engagement
jmiller@nashvillemedicine.org
Erica Brahan
Director of Project Access
Nashville Specialty Care
ebrahan@nashvillemedicine.org
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2024 Membership Renewals Now Due

Membership renewal for 2024 is now underway as NAM and TMA prepare for a significant 2024 Legislative Session representing YOU. Individual members have received a joint TMA/Medical Society invoice mailed/emailed from TMA, while group members have received separate invoices from NAM.
Members can also use the dues process to contribute to the Medical Foundation of Nashville and TMA Political Action Committee.
For more information or to receive a new invoice, please contact Jessica Miller at jmiller@nashvillemedicine.org. Your dues support all of our programming, including TMA's advocacy and governmental affairs work, legal support, and local programs and events at NAM.
Kroger Community Rewards:
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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