Memphis Medical Society

12/27/2025

From our CEO and President, we're honored to share our top 10 Moments of 2025.

Check them out on our blog at the link in comments.

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone joy and peace.

12/25/2025

"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.” - Santa Claus, heard exclaiming as he drove out of sight, 1823.

12/19/2025

Project Access West Tennessee has been busy packing and delivering holiday baskets for our community of volunteer physicians and their teams. Thank you to everyone who has donated your talents and time to expand healthcare access in our region, including Drs. Corr, DeSouza, McGowan, Rayford, and the staff (pictured here with members of the Project Access team) at The Urology Group, P.C.

Learn more about Project Access and how to get involved at the link in comments.

12/15/2025

Since the onset of the pandemic, the healthcare community has become more fragmented than ever, and the challenges facing patients and families continue to grow.

Through a survey, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine students hope to learn more about how Mid-South practices engage with social determinants of health. Specifically, they are interested in understanding the ways physicians respond once aware of a patient’s social challenges, and what resources are used to address them.

Guest Post by Nia Zalamea MD FACS

12/14/2025

Wishing a happy Hanukkah to everyone lighting the first candle tonight. Thanks for sharing your light with the world.

12/12/2025

We had a fun evening at The Liquor Store in East Memphis, celebrating with our MGMA friends and the 2025 Mid-South Healthcare Leadership Institute Cohort.

Thanks to everyone who joined us and happy holidays to all.

12/10/2025

“As I begin my tenure as chairman of the UT-Campbell Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, my focus is to honor our legacy, while advancing a clear, mission-driven path forward,” Dr. Azar said. “Guided by the UT System’s mission to serve all Tennesseans through education, discovery, and outreach that strengthens economic, social, and environmental well-being, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center mission to transform lives through collaborative and inclusive education, research, clinical care, and public service, our department will continue to serve as a cornerstone of musculoskeletal excellence.”

Read more on our blog.

Frederick M. Azar, MD, a longtime Memphis orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and a Memphis Medical Society member, has been named the new

12/09/2025

There's still a chance to make an impact!

In our 149th holiday season as an organization, we continue our cherished holiday card tradition, which has provided important funding for our many programs through the Memphis Medical Foundation for years.

In 2025, we are honored to dedicate our holiday card proceeds to a special partnership with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital helping to create a safer, more comforting, and streamlined exam room for young victims of sexual violence and assault.

Read more on our blog at the link in the comments, and enjoy your holiday traditions this season.

12/05/2025

Some pics from November’s Advocacy Panel with MGMA and MHCE, held at Regional One Health’s Quince Rd. Campus.

Moderated by Regional One’s Tish Owens, the panel included MMS Board Member Dr. Desiree Burroughs-Ray (University of Tennessee Health Science Center), Rob Clark (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital), and Rev. Keith Norman (Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis). Thanks to all who attended.

12/03/2025

Last night’s MMS Board Holiday Party was a warm and joyous delight as always. Thank you to 2026’s MMS President Dr. Catherine Womack for hosting, and to Dr. Trey Lee, Tennessee Medical Association’s Speaker, House of Delegates, for joining us.

Tag your friends and colleagues!

12/02/2025

This holiday season, our 149th as an organization, we proudly continue our cherished holiday card tradition, which in years past has provided important funding for our many programs through the Memphis Medical Foundation.

In 2025, we are honored to dedicate our holiday card proceeds to a special partnership with Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital helping to create a safer, more comforting, and streamlined exam room for young victims of sexual violence and assault.

Read more on our blog at the link in the comments, and enjoy your holiday traditions this season.