Since 1906, SMA has relied on membership and donations to create thousands of hours of education, publish more than 48,000 scientific peer-reviewed journal articles in the Southern Medical Journal, and more than $3.7 million in financial support through scientific research grants, loans, and medical student scholarships. With the South facing a physician shortage of more than 100,000 by the year 2030, there is now more need than ever to support the journey of the next generation of healthcare leaders. When you donate to medical education through SMA's Research and Education Endowment Fund, your generosity becomes synonymous with helping to solve the growing deficit problem.