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) 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 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 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 How can I get involved? • www.smsnaneworleans.org • SMSNA Director – – – – E-mail: SMSNA@remedyhealthmedia.com Phone: (334) 357-6762 Fax: (413) 517-0559 Mail SMSNA c/o Healthcommunities 136 West Street, Suite 201 Northampton, MA 01060 U.S.A.