The Greater Norfolk Medical Society of South Hampton Roads
To serve as an informed voice for physicians and their patients
December 12, 2025
Room 200, Waitzer Hall on the campus of EVMS was the site for this end of the year celebration. There was an Ugly Sweater Contest, games including “Family Feud” and prizes courtesy of DOC.com. The event was to celebrate the holidays and to celebrate the ongoing mentorship between the Greater Norfolk Medical Society of South Hampton Roads and the SNMA Chapter of VHS EVMS.
October 2, 2025
Doctors of the society were invited to participate in a presentation demonstrating how AI can be incorporated into their practices. Dr. Nathan Murray was the presenter. The event was held at Orapax Restaurant in Norfolk.
July 19, 2025
The Greater Norfolk Medical Society of South Hampton Roads was named the recipient of the “Small Local Society Award of 2025”. Specific criteria were outlined and met by the society. An integral part of our selection to receive the award was the “Passport to Good Health” program developed and implemented by our society members. This program was made possible by a $100,000 grant from Sentara Health System.
Click here to view highlights from the program.
Click here to view the acceptance video.
April 1, 2025
This activity was hosted by the medical society in collaboration with the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Chapter at EVMS.
As in the past years, the medical students were able to interact with minority physicians representing multiple specialties. The goals of this event were to help the medical students sharpen their interviewing skills, to connect with the medical professionals that gave constructive feedback, and networking. Both physicians and medical students in attendance were glad the they were able to connect after having to cancel this event twice due to weather. They all had an amazing time sharing stories and learning about each other.
April 23, 2025
As delineated in our corporate by laws, April is the designated month for the annual business meeting of the medical society. Our sponsor this year was National Financial Planning Group. This event was held at Byrd and Baldwin Bros Steak House in Norfolk.
March 29, 2025
Dr. Mark Innis, our current president, represented the medical society at this event, which was held at Booker T. Washington High School. The focus of this event given by the Norfolk Public Schools was to “explore and learn strategies to support your child’s academic success.
December 13, 2024
The holiday celebration was some what different than others. Not only were the medical students and physician mentors present, but also there were representatives for the Old Dominion Medical Society, including Dr. Michelle Whitehurst-Cook and Dr. Alvin Harris.
Local retired physicians including Drs. Tom and Marjorie Scott were also present.
Below is an image from the Celebration.
September 27, 2024
A Fall Social held at “Ordinaire”, a new restaurant located in Downtown Norfolk was attended by many. Not only were there medical students and members of the medical society but there were also physicians and guests from the local area.
Below is an image from the social event.
May 15, 2024
Town Point Club was the site of the joint EVMS/GNMS Reception for the graduating minority medical students.
Mentors were able to congratulate all of the seniors that were in attendance.
Below is an image from the graduation reception.
February 16, 2024
In conjunction with the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of EVMS, the medical society co-sponsored a “Going Away Gathering” for their department chair. Dr. Mekbib Gemeda has decided to relocate and we all wanted to show our appreciation for all of the programs he has implemented.
Below is an image showing our president Dr. Mark Innis and Dr. Gemeda at the celebration.
The Greater Norfolk Medical Society of South Hampton Roads 