April 6, 2024

The CDC Offers Guide to Improve Healthcare Worker Burnout

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System – P230013.

April 1, 2024

Medical Student Scholarship Applications Are Being Accepted

SMA is currently accepting scholarship applications from medical students who will be entering their 3rd or 4th year of medical school. The deadline to apply is June 30. For complete information and to apply, click the button below! SMA enables continued investment for its members in the future of medical...

March 27, 2024

FDA Approves First Treatment for Patients with Fatty Liver Disease

The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System – P230013.

March 13, 2024

SMA Announces Call for Abstracts for Its 2nd Annual Virtual Abstract Competition

SMA is now accepting abstracts for its 2nd Annual Virtual Abstract Competition being held August 7-9, 2024. This preliminary competition is open to medical students, residents, and fellows who will compete for a chance to present their projects at SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly.

March 8, 2024

Grace Howell, BA, Appointed to SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Committee

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Grace Howell, BA, to SMA’s Physician-in-Training Committee. 

March 4, 2024

Congratulations to the Abstract Winners from SMA’s Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Abstract Competition! Orals 1st Place Jordan Beam, BS University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine  “Metastatic Prostate Cancer Cells Effect on Tumor Microenvironment”   2nd Place Meet Patel, MD University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine  “Portosystemic Shunt Occlusion...

February 13, 2024

Moreton Award Nominations Are Now Being Accepted

Since 1906 SMA has been dedicated to improving the lives of patients and we encourage you to nominate a physician colleague in the medical profession who is most worthy of recognition for outstanding accomplishments in the areas of original research, the Dr. Robert D. & Mrs. Alma W. Moreton Original...

January 11, 2024

SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly – Early Registration Discount!

To enjoy SMA's exclusive early bird discount, register for the Assembly by May 31, 2024. Visit sma.org/ASA2024 or call (800) 423-4992 for more details and to register.

December 7, 2023

Call for Education Committee Members

SMA is currently seeking members to join our Education Committee. As a committee member, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical education.

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