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.
03/20/2026
Today is Match Day and whether you matched or are still on your journey, SMA is here to support you every step of the way. We're committed to connecting you with opportunities, resources, and a community that will help you succeed. Whatever your next step is, we're with you!
03/19/2026
Houston, Texas | November 6–7, 2026
Join us for the 118th Annual Scientific Assembly of the Southern Medical Association—two inspiring days of learning, collaboration, and connection with colleagues across medicine.
This year’s Assembly takes place at the innovative TMC3 Collaborative Building in Helix Park, located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world.
Highlights include:
• Keynote presentations from astronaut Cady Coleman and neurosurgeon Joseph Maroon
• Multidisciplinary sports medicine education
• Opportunities to share ideas and build lasting professional connections
Registration starts at just $25 for resident/fellow members and $50 for students, with physician member rates at $175.
SMA is pleased to welcome Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, founder of Hello Sono, as the featured presenter for the complimentary webinar, Lung Ultrasound for Everyday Practice, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:30 am CDT/12:30 EDT. To register: https://hubs.ly/Q046f6YK0
03/09/2026
SMA is accepting nominations for the 2026 Moreton Original Research Award and Commemorative Lectureship. Visit https://hubs.ly/Q045TbBS0 for more details and to submit your nomination. The submission deadline is June 30, 2026.
03/05/2026
SMA is proud to recognize today as its inaugural SMA-led IMG Day. The observance highlights the important role International Medical Graduates (IMGs) play in the US healthcare system and underscores SMA’s commitment to supporting their professional growth. https://hubs.ly/Q045HLWZ0
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02/06/2026
SMA is going Red for Women and joining the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day today to spotlight women’s heart health and raise awareness about cardiovascular disease. Heart disease and stroke are responsible for about 1 in 3 women’s deaths each year, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.
The Go Red for Women initiative encourages everyone to wear red, learn about heart disease risks, and take proactive steps toward heart-healthy living. Learn more at heart.org or GoRedforWomen.org
01/01/2026
SMA wishes you a successful and prosperous 2026. Thank you for your continued dedication and support to advancing health care. Together, we look forward to achieving new milestones in the year ahead.
12/23/2025
May this holiday season bring you moments of peace, joy, and connection with loved ones. From everyone at SMA, we wish you a season filled with happiness and a New Year of good health, prosperity, and success.
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
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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.