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.

Preview artwork; final issue not yet released here.
Inside The Surgical Thread
Our people.
Our practice. Our legacy.
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 1120 Years of Black
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 pendingVisit the publication archive ↗
The approved reading edition and download will appear in the issue archive when released.
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