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Dr. Lovins chosen as next ISMA president

Posted on 9/30/2026
Columbus direct primary care physician Teresa Lovins, MD, FAAFP, will serve as the 180th president of the Indiana State Medical Association, following her election Sunday at the ISMA’s 177th annual Convention.

Two state legislators honored by Indiana physicians

Posted on 9/30/2026
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) honored two state legislators at its annual convention Sunday.

Indiana State Medical Association names Clif Knight, MD, as Executive Vice President

Posted on 5/14/2026
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) announced Clif Knight, MD, CPE, FAAFP, will serve as the organization’s next executive vice president, beginning Monday, July 20.

ISMA helps secure legal win for physician-patient relationship, patient privacy, and physician safet

Posted on 12/9/2025
Find out how the Indiana Court of Appeals decision on TPRs will impact physicians and patients.

Gunderman chosen as next ISMA president

Posted on 9/30/2025
Indianapolis radiologist Richard Gunderman, MD, PhD, will serve as the 179th president of the Indiana State Medical Association, following his election Sunday at the ISMA’s annual convention.

Sen. Busch, Rep. Manning named ISMA Legislators of the Year

Posted on 9/30/2025
The Indiana State Medical Association honored two state legislators at its annual convention Sunday for leading the successful effort to ban noncompete clauses in most physician contracts.

All Community Physician Network physicians now ISMA members

Posted on 2/24/2025
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) is proud to welcome all Community Physician Network (CPN) physicians as ISMA members.

ISMA honors retiring physician-lawmakers Bucshon, Fleming at annual convention

Posted on 9/10/2024
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) honored the work of two physicians-turned-legislators at its annual convention on Sept. 8 for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Hoosiers’ health.

ISMA elects physician officers, AMA delegation members

Posted on 9/10/2024
The Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA) elected its officers and American Medical Association (AMA) delegation members at its 175th Annual Convention, held Sept. 6-8, 2024.