Digital publication · NMA Surgical Section

The Surgical
Thread.

Weaving Today’s Present with Yesterday’s Past, Preparing for the Future.

A place for the stories, people, ideas, and history that connect Black surgery across generations.

VOLUME 1 · ISSUE 1INAUGURAL EDITION · IN PREPARATION
Working cover of The Surgical Thread, Volume 1, Issue 1, dated September 26, 2026
Supplied cover template · September 26, 2026
Preview artwork; final issue not yet released here.

Inside The Surgical Thread

Our people.
Our practice. Our legacy.

Planned editorial sections

Leadership & community

  • From the Chair
  • Section News & Leadership Updates
  • Surgical Section Initiatives
  • Events & Opportunities

History & recognition

  • Our History & Legacy
  • Member Spotlight
  • Member Milestones & Celebrations

Education & practice

  • Resident’s Corner
  • Across the Surgical Specialties
  • Clinical & Scientific Update

A lasting record

Monthly publication.
Permanent archive.

The planned release rhythm is the sixth of each month, supported by an email teaser and a lasting issue archive.

VOLUME 1 · ISSUE 1

120 Years of Black
Surgical Excellence

Inaugural edition. The supplied template is dated September 26, 2026 and contains unfinished articles and image placeholders.

Final issue pending

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The approved reading edition and download will appear in the issue archive when released.

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