The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
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The Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA)
• The preeminent North American medical organization dedicated to promotion of sexual wellness and treatment of sexual dysfunction
• A regional affiliate of the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM)
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Who is in the SMSNA?
• The SMSNA includes urologists, internists, family practitioners, psychologists, sex therapists, clinical and basic science researchers, and students
• The SMSNA is open to clinicians, mental health professionals, researchers, and others who have interest in the promotion of sexual wellness
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What does the SMSNA do?
• SMSNA promotes and advocates for the highest standards in:– Clinical management of sexual dysfunction– Research on sexual function and dysfunction – Education on sexual wellness at the individual and
community level– Advocacy to promote sexual health for all persons
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SMSNA Activities• Provide a forum for exchange and discussion of ideas,
thoughts, and concepts in sexual health– Annual Research Meeting– Annual Meeting at the American Urologic Association– Combined ISSM meeting every 10th year
• Collaboration with other sexual health advocacy groups– Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists
(AASECT)– Society for Scientific Study of Sex (SSSS)– Society for Sex Therapy and Reserarch (SSTAR)
• Patient education (www.sexhealthmatters.org) • Research Grants for junior investigators
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How can I get involved?
• www.smsna.org• SMSNA Director– E-mail: [email protected]– Phone: (910) 667 2457 – Mail
PO Box 160Holly Ridge, NC 28445U.S.A.