SMA MISSON:
To improve quality of patient care through multispecialty, interprofessional education
For more than 100 years, SMA has been committed to fostering the science and art of medicine through multidisciplinary inter-professional (team-based) education. In support of this commitment, SMA has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for more than 40 years.
12/03/2025
SMA is accepting abstracts for its 6th Annual Physicians-In-Training Leadership Conference being held at the Clemson University School of Nursing in Greenville, South Carolina. Monetary awards total $6,000! Visit https://hubs.ly/Q03WGK-H0 for details.
11/27/2025
SMA wishes you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
11/11/2025
Thank you to our Veterans. We are grateful for your service.
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
10/24/2025
There’s still time to be part of SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly—whether you’re already registered or still making plans.
In addition to outstanding education, don’t miss:
• SMArtBowl – Nov. 14
• Farewell Dinner & Presidential Inauguration – Nov. 15
• Raffle benefiting SMA’s Research & Education Endowment Fund (raffle tickets available onsite only)
Already registered but need event tickets? You can still add them online, by email, or by calling SMA.
We look forward to celebrating with you in New Orleans!
09/19/2025
Crafting a Story of Illness: On September 25, four best-selling authors come together to explore how stories of illness and healing can bring meaning, empathy, and connection. Free and open to all—RSVP to join live or receive the recording.
IMG Spotlight: From India to the United States, Dr. Anand “Andy” Mohan’s journey as an international medical graduate reflects resilience, innovation, and leadership across medicine, business, and technology. Read his inspiring story:https://hubs.ly/Q03K5hR80
09/12/2025
IMG Spotlight: From Johannesburg to Houston, Dr. David Netscher’s journey as an international medical graduate shaped his resilience, leadership, and dedication to medicine. Now President-Elect of SMA, he reflects on the challenges and triumphs that defined his path. Read his inspiring story: https://hubs.ly/Q03HNpDn0
09/11/2025
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The Southern Medical Association was founded in 1906 as a scientific body of physicians dedicated to fostering the art and science of medicine through education. SMA Members’ commitment to multidisciplinary, interprofessional education has endured for over 100 years.
Since 1906, members have supported SMA’s mission through membership, donations, publishing, speaking, or directing educational programming. This support has been used to create thousands of hours of educational programming, the publication of more than 45,000 scientific peer-reviewed journal articles in the Southern Medical Journal, and investments of millions of dollars supporting scientific research grants and medical student scholarships.
Our Mission
To improve quality of patient care through multidisciplinary, interprofessional education.
Our Vision
Physician-directed educational and leadership activities that include diverse teams of healthcare professionals interacting, collaborating, and learning for the purpose of improving the quality of patient care.