South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA)

08/14/2025

Congratulations USD Sanford School of Medicine on the beginning of a new transformative chapter that will benefit all of South Dakota!

The University of South Dakota has announced that the USD Sanford School of Medicine will move the first 18 months of the Doctor of Medicine program from Vermillion to Sioux Falls starting in summer of 2027.

08/08/2025

The SDSMA Health Leadership Institute prepares physicians to lead the transformation of health care delivery. The HLI is enrolling NOW for the fall 2025 cohort which begins on October 17! Watch the video to hear participants describe their experiences and learn more about participating at https://sdsma.org/HealthLeadershipInstitute

07/30/2025

Connecting with leaders! The Mitchell Daily Republic captured SDSMA communications director Elizabeth Reiss catching up with Congressman Dusty Johnson last month during his campaign announcement for governor. It's crucial to engage with those guiding South Dakota's future! https://www.inforum.com/news/south-dakota/u-s-rep-dusty-johnson-announces-campaign-for-south-dakota-governor

07/22/2025

It's an exciting week welcoming the newest USD Sanford School of Medicine students! SDSMA President Keith Hansen, MD and Elizabeth Reiss helped welcome the MD class of 2029 during orientation. Thank you for having us!

07/15/2025

SDSMA membership is important because:

✅We work to improve healthcare in South Dakota
✅Policymakers need physician input
✅We provide an avenue for physicians to be advocates for patients at the state and local levels
✅Involvement strengthens physician voices and our ability to provide high-quality medical care.

Learn more about the benefits of membership and join today at www.sdsma.org.

07/14/2025

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07/11/2025

SDSMA President Dr. Keith Hansen's latest column offers a look inside the recent AMA House of Delegates meeting! From defending public health to shaping the future of AI in medicine, crucial decisions were made that impact patients and physicians. Read it here: https://www.sdsma.org/Presidents-Page

07/02/2025

This May, the SDSMA Foundation awarded 19 scholarships that provided $124,500 in financial support to deserving medical students – this is a direct reflection of your generosity and that of others. We need your financial gifts to continue to support medical students at this level. Please donate now: https://www.sdsma.org/DonateSDSMA The SDSMA Foundation offers a feature for recurring donations. This allows you to set up your donations to happen automatically and make it easier for you to manage your support. Let’s keep supporting our medical students!

06/25/2025

The SDSMA is pleased to welcome Tammy Hatting as the new CEO! We're excited to have her on board as we continue advocating for physicians and patients to ensure the highest quality of care for South Dakotans. Welcome, Tammy! Read more 👉 https://www.sdsma.org/page-1075956

06/24/2025

📢 Measles vaccine clinics 🩺

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. It is preventable through the safe and effective MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Find a clinic near you and get vaccinated to stay healthy and help stop the spread.

Measles is highly contagious—but it's also preventable. The South Dakota Department of Health is hosting MMR vaccination clinics across the state.

Find a list of dates and locations on our website: https://doh.sd.gov/diseases/measles/measles-vaccination-clinics/

06/20/2025

The SDSMA's partner, Resolve, offers SDSMA members employment contract review services and salary data. Whether you're signing your first employment contract, or renegotiating a current one, their team ensures your terms are fair. With the right data, insights, and experts, you can negotiate like a pro and sign the contract you deserve. Learn more: https://www.sdsma.org/page-1075938

06/19/2025

SDSMA leaders attended the American Medical Association's House of Delegates meeting last week. South Dakota's delegation and medical students collaborated with healthcare leaders nationwide to develop policies aimed at advancing healthcare across the U.S.

Photos: Robert Summerer, DO; Keith Hansen, MD; Mary Carpenter, MD; Rob Allison, MD