2025 Annual Scientific Assembly

November 13-15, 2025

Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

ABOUT THE SMA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY

For over 116 years, the Southern Medical Association has brought together the entire family of medicine to educate and be educated for the purpose of improving the quality of patient care.
Join health care professionals each year to improve your patient care with the latest research and practical tips, provided by experts. The Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SMA's premier annual live medical conference is an annual event that includes an extensive agenda addressing topics from up-to-date methods of preventative medicine to more complex subject matter and the latest research studies. Every presentation is peer-reviewed by SMA’s Planning Committee of highly respected clinicians, ensuring that all faculty content complies with or exceeds the ACCME’s educational standards.
 
This is an in-depth, multi-day conference during which clinicians and healthcare professionals of varied backgrounds and specialties convene in order to gain knowledge, provide improved care for patients and better understand other care providers across an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
 
 

Conference Location

Parking

Hotel Reservations

https://book.passkey.com/event/50934156/owner/107/home?utm_campaign=295965447

7:00 - 8:00 SMArtBowl

8:00 - 9:00 Something

9:00 - 10:00 Something Else

This is the

Thursday November 13

  • 10:00 AM Registration Opens
  • 12:45 Introductions and Announcements
  • 1:00 - 2:00 Session 1
  • 2:00 - 3:00 Session 2
  • 3:00 - 3:15 BREAK
  • 3:15 - 4:15 Session 3
  • 4:15 - 5:15 Session 4

Friday November 14

  • 7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens and Breakfast
  • 7:45 - Welcome/Announcements
  • 7:50 Greetings from the AMA Alliance
  • 8:00 - 9:00 Presidents Session (Keynote)
  • 9:00 - 10:00 Moreton Research Award Commemorative Lecture
  • 10:00 - 10:15 BREAK
  • 10:15 - 11:15 Session 1
  • 11:15 - 11:45 Session 2
  • 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Session
  • 1:00 - 1:45 Session 3
  • 1:45 - 2:45 Session 4
  • 2:45 - 3:00 Session 5
  • 3:00 - 4:00 Session 6
  • 6:00 - 9:00 SMArt Bowl

Saturday November 15

  • 7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens and Breakfast
  • 8:15 - 10:15 Oral Abstract Presentations
  • 10:15 - 10:30 BREAK
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Session 1
  • 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00 - 1:45 Session 2
  • 1:45 - 2:30 Session 3
  • 2:30 - 3:00 Session 4
  • 6:00 - 10:00 Farewell Dinner/SMA Presidential Installation


Vicki Johnson
Customer and Member Services Coordinator
vjohnson@sma.org
205-421-4177

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Branche
Director of Outreach
exhibits-sponsors@sma.org
205-421-4177

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Vicki Johnson
Customer and Member Services Coordinator
exhibits-sponsors@sma.org
205-421-4124

In-person medical trivia competition taking place during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly brings together medical students and residents to compete for monetary prizes, socialize with peers, and continue SMA’s tradition of medical excellence. This is a Friday evening, dinner event providing contestants a chance to take home the coveted SMA PIT Medical Excellence Award. SMA's Past President, Dr. Christopher Morris, a bona fide Jeopardy contestant, hosts this event. 

Summary

ABOUT THE SMA ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY

For over 116 years, the Southern Medical Association has brought together the entire family of medicine to educate and be educated for the purpose of improving the quality of patient care.
Join health care professionals each year to improve your patient care with the latest research and practical tips, provided by experts. The Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SMA's premier annual live medical conference is an annual event that includes an extensive agenda addressing topics from up-to-date methods of preventative medicine to more complex subject matter and the latest research studies. Every presentation is peer-reviewed by SMA’s Planning Committee of highly respected clinicians, ensuring that all faculty content complies with or exceeds the ACCME’s educational standards.
 
This is an in-depth, multi-day conference during which clinicians and healthcare professionals of varied backgrounds and specialties convene in order to gain knowledge, provide improved care for patients and better understand other care providers across an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
 
 
Hotel/Venue

Conference Location

Parking

Hotel Reservations

https://book.passkey.com/event/50934156/owner/107/home?utm_campaign=295965447

Schedule

7:00 - 8:00 SMArtBowl

8:00 - 9:00 Something

9:00 - 10:00 Something Else

This is the

Thursday November 13

  • 10:00 AM Registration Opens
  • 12:45 Introductions and Announcements
  • 1:00 - 2:00 Session 1
  • 2:00 - 3:00 Session 2
  • 3:00 - 3:15 BREAK
  • 3:15 - 4:15 Session 3
  • 4:15 - 5:15 Session 4

Friday November 14

  • 7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens and Breakfast
  • 7:45 - Welcome/Announcements
  • 7:50 Greetings from the AMA Alliance
  • 8:00 - 9:00 Presidents Session (Keynote)
  • 9:00 - 10:00 Moreton Research Award Commemorative Lecture
  • 10:00 - 10:15 BREAK
  • 10:15 - 11:15 Session 1
  • 11:15 - 11:45 Session 2
  • 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Session
  • 1:00 - 1:45 Session 3
  • 1:45 - 2:45 Session 4
  • 2:45 - 3:00 Session 5
  • 3:00 - 4:00 Session 6
  • 6:00 - 9:00 SMArt Bowl

Saturday November 15

  • 7:00 - 8:00 AM Registration/Exhibit Hall Opens and Breakfast
  • 8:15 - 10:15 Oral Abstract Presentations
  • 10:15 - 10:30 BREAK
  • 11:30 - 12:00 Session 1
  • 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00 - 1:45 Session 2
  • 1:45 - 2:30 Session 3
  • 2:30 - 3:00 Session 4
  • 6:00 - 10:00 Farewell Dinner/SMA Presidential Installation
Attendee Registration


Vicki Johnson
Customer and Member Services Coordinator
vjohnson@sma.org
205-421-4177

Exhibit-Sponsor Registration

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Caroline Branche
Director of Outreach
exhibits-sponsors@sma.org
205-421-4177

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


Vicki Johnson
Customer and Member Services Coordinator
exhibits-sponsors@sma.org
205-421-4124

SMArt Bowl

In-person medical trivia competition taking place during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly brings together medical students and residents to compete for monetary prizes, socialize with peers, and continue SMA’s tradition of medical excellence. This is a Friday evening, dinner event providing contestants a chance to take home the coveted SMA PIT Medical Excellence Award. SMA's Past President, Dr. Christopher Morris, a bona fide Jeopardy contestant, hosts this event. 

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Access programs and resources from past Annual Scientific Assemblies.

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