Medical Student Membership - Southern Medical Association

MEDICAL STUDENTS

Free for M1-M4, your Student Membership includes all the benefits below:

Our multi-disciplinary network of the SMA Physicians-In-Training (PIT) consists of Medical Students, Residents and Fellows with one goal...to connect with one another, with their communities and with experienced Practicing Physicians through educational, social and developmental opportunities.

Through SMA mentorship, abstract presentations, scholarship opportunities and leadership development initiatives, PIT leaders are integral in achieving SMA's mission to improve quality of patient care.

Current Opportunities for Physicians-in-Training

Your Medical Student Membership also includes these opportunities, resources and benefits!

RESIDENTS & FELLOWS

For $100 Per Year, Your Resident Membership Includes all the benefits below:

Southern Medical Journal

As the oﬃcial journal of the Birmingham, Alabama-based Southern Medical Association (SMA), the Southern Medical Journal (SMJ) has for more than 100 years provided the latest clinical information in areas that aﬀect patients' daily lives. The SMJ has a multidisciplinary focus that covers a broad range of topics relevant to physicians and other healthcare specialists in all relevant aspects of the profession.

The SMJ enables physicians to provide the best possible care to patients in this age of rapidly changing modern medicine.

Members receive a complimentary online subscription.

Dell® Computer Discount

Special Pricing on Laptops, Desktops & All-in-Ones, Tablets & 2-in-1 Laptops and most Electronics & Accessories.

SMA Members receive a discount of up to 30% on products and services purchased through a special link to the Dell® website.

Dues paying members as well as Medical Students, simply log in to your SMA account and click the benefits tab on the dashboard menu to obtain the link.

Then, shop products and services purchased through Dell® website.

This member-specific discounted link is provided to all dues paying members and medical students.

VSP® Vision Program for Individuals

All SMA Members can participate in the VSP program at the SMA discounted rates. In addition to the great rates, the SMA and VSP partnership allows annual purchases of frames/lenses or contacts. For additional information contact [email protected] or call (800) 423-4992.

Benefits include:

$150 allowance on a wide selection of frames including Walmart/Sam’s Club and Visionworks®
$170 allowance on Featured Frame Brands
$80 Costco frame allowance
20% savings on the amount over your allowance
Fully covered single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocal lenses
Fully covered impact-resistant lenses for dependent children
$25 copay, every plan year

Access the VSP-SMA Portal: https://sma.vspforme.com/

Click here to view and download additional VSP plan information.

Panacea Financial

Panacea Bank

SMA has partnered with Panacea, a financial services company for doctors, created by doctors. Panacea Financial understands your banking needs because they have been through it before. For more information contact SMA at (800) 423-4992.

-- Offers special amounts for personal and practice loans

-- 0.25% interest rate discount for SMA Members

-- For personal loans, a personal banker accessible by text or phone to help with your loan

-- For practice loans, Faster decisioning with average of <2 weeks approval

OnePoint Advantage: Your Relocation Concierge Program
Rental Assistance, Moving, Hotel Stays, and More

SMA is pleased to offer medical student members assistance with local or nationwide relocations, rental search, hotel bookings for any travel purposes, and moving services such as containers and truck rentals. Our student members receive VIP treatment, allowing them to stay focused on their studies. SMA’s Real Estate and Relocation benefit program, OnePoint Advantage, provides the following services and discounts:

Home Buying and Selling – 10% cash-back on each transaction.
Rental Assistance – Personalized rental tours – fees vary by location and duration.
Lending – Mortgage or Refinancing – Up to 1% of the loan amount (Maximum $10,000).
Moving Services – Van lines, containers, storage, move labor, truck rental, auto shipping – 10-15% off.
Hotel Stays – Discounts vary by location.
Utility Connection Service – No Charge.

Registration for this benefit is free and without obligation. An advisor will be assigned to assist you by curating services, advocating when necessary, and issuing a cash rebate when buying or selling a home through an assigned agent.

Learn more and register today to explore the services offered, financial benefits, and resources.