This SMSNA session is supported by Coloplast
Breakfast - SMSNA Regional Interest Groups (non-CME)
SMSNA RIGs: Connecting leaders, inspiring innovation, and building a national mentorship network to advance sexual medicine.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
We are building a sustainable, collaborative network that drives innovation, mentorship, and real-world impact. By linking experienced leaders with emerging voices, fostering multidisciplinary engagement, and hosting an annual national symposium, SMSNA RIGs are redefining how we educate, research, and transform patient care across the U.S. and beyond.
7:05 – 7:10 AM
Partner Spotlight
Molly Cabrera, Senior Manager of Professional Education at Coloplast
Innovation in Action: How industry partnerships drive progress in sexual medicine.
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7:10 – 7:45 AM
Dynamic RIG Talks
Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH (Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX)
“Shaping the Future: Where Sexual Medicine Research and Training Go Next”
Laith Alzweri, MD (UTMB, Galveston, TX – Symposium Co-Chair)
“Greater Houston RIG – Breaking Barriers: Uniting Students, Trainees, and Community Providers”
Amjad Alwaal, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS (Rutgers NJMS / Kessler Institute, Newark, NJ)
“Momentum in Motion: Building Research, Growing Teams, and Celebrating Success Stories”
Aron Liaw, MD (Wayne State University, Detroit, MI)
“The Next Generation: Engaging Residents and Expanding Collaborative Research”
Jasper Bash, MD (OHSU, Portland, OR)
“From Classroom to Clinic: Hands-On Training Workshops that Inspire the Future”
"Maximizing Research Gains(ville): Setting the Foundation for Career in Sexual Medicine and Beyond"
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7:45 – 7:55 AM
Audience Power Exchange
Panel Q&A; and Open Discussion
Your chance to connect, challenge, and create new ideas with the RIG leaders.
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7:55 – 8:00 AM
Mentorship & Networking Launch | Mentor–mentee speed introductions
Build your network. Share your vision. Spark collaboration.
