2025 Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference

February 7-9, 2025

UAB's Heersink School of Medicine
1670 University Blvd,
Birmingham, AL 35233

Join us for SMA’s 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference, hosted this year by the Heersink College of Medicine.

Our Physicians-In-Training Committee is planning an exciting educational program. In addition, YOU are invited to participate by submitting abstracts with an opportunity to win award money for best oral and poster presentations!

Plan now to join us in Birmingham for great education, collegiality, and fun!

Visit this page frequently for updates, as we continue to confirm invited speakers, special sessions, and other fun opportunities!

*SMA staff will be taking pictures for marketing & promotional purposes throughout the event.  Additionally, we will be recording audio of all presentations. If you do not wish to have any photos or audio of yourself published, please send an email requesting exclusion to marketing@sma.org.

Conference Location

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine has graciously agreed to host our Conference, taking place in the Vikor Hall- 1670 University Blvd | Birmingham, AL 35294

Parking

Parking location and information will be provided closer to the meeting. Please indicate during registration if you will be driving to the Conference and will need access to parking.

Hotel Reservations

  • Hilton Birmingham at UAB
  • 808 20th Street South
  • Birmingham, AL 35205

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmhhhh-hilton-birmingham-downtown-uab/

Friday, February 7, 2025 (all times are CST)

6:30-8:30 PM 

Trivia Night at UAB

  • 1st Place: $500
  • 2nd Place: $300
  • 3rd Place: $150

Saturday, February 8, 2025 (all times are CST)

7:45 AM Breakfast Served
8:00-8:15 AM Welcome Plenary Session
8:15-9:00 AM Leadership Presentation
9:30-9:45 AM Break
9:45-11:45 AM Oral Session #1
11:45 AM-12:00 PM Break
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch with Leadership Speaker
1:00-1:15 PM Break
1:15-4:00 PM Oral Sessions #2
4:00-4:15 PM Break
4:00-6:00 PM Poster Session with Cocktail Hour (Including Beer/Wine/Cheese Board)
6:30 PM Optional Social Gathering/Hangout (Location will be offsite, nearby)

Sunday, February 9, 2025 (all times are CST)

8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast with Leadership Panel
9:30-9:45 AM Break
9:45-10:45 AM Closing Session: Winners Announced

Join SMA today and save on your registration fee! Click to Join SMA Today! https://sma.org/membership/

Fees

  • Physician SMA Member - $100
  • Physician + SMA Membership- $400
  • Physician No Membership- $200
  • Medical Student- $50
  • Resident No Membership- $100
  • Resident Member- $75
  • Resident + SMA Membership- $175
  • Guest- $30
  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Fee- $500

No refunds after January 15th.

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing via email to SMA: outreach@sma.org.

A refund of your fee, minus a $10 processing fee

NOTICE: Please do not attempt to register between 12/20/2024 - 12-24/2024 as the system will be down for maintenance.

If you have any questions


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

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


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

If you have any questions


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

Summary

Join us for SMA’s 5th Annual Physicians-in-Training Leadership Conference, hosted this year by the Heersink College of Medicine.

Our Physicians-In-Training Committee is planning an exciting educational program. In addition, YOU are invited to participate by submitting abstracts with an opportunity to win award money for best oral and poster presentations!

Plan now to join us in Birmingham for great education, collegiality, and fun!

Visit this page frequently for updates, as we continue to confirm invited speakers, special sessions, and other fun opportunities!

*SMA staff will be taking pictures for marketing & promotional purposes throughout the event.  Additionally, we will be recording audio of all presentations. If you do not wish to have any photos or audio of yourself published, please send an email requesting exclusion to marketing@sma.org.

Hotel/Venue

Conference Location

The UAB Heersink School of Medicine has graciously agreed to host our Conference, taking place in the Vikor Hall- 1670 University Blvd | Birmingham, AL 35294

Parking

Parking location and information will be provided closer to the meeting. Please indicate during registration if you will be driving to the Conference and will need access to parking.

Hotel Reservations

  • Hilton Birmingham at UAB
  • 808 20th Street South
  • Birmingham, AL 35205

https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bhmhhhh-hilton-birmingham-downtown-uab/

Schedule

Friday, February 7, 2025 (all times are CST)

6:30-8:30 PM 

Trivia Night at UAB

  • 1st Place: $500
  • 2nd Place: $300
  • 3rd Place: $150

Saturday, February 8, 2025 (all times are CST)

7:45 AM Breakfast Served
8:00-8:15 AM Welcome Plenary Session
8:15-9:00 AM Leadership Presentation
9:30-9:45 AM Break
9:45-11:45 AM Oral Session #1
11:45 AM-12:00 PM Break
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch with Leadership Speaker
1:00-1:15 PM Break
1:15-4:00 PM Oral Sessions #2
4:00-4:15 PM Break
4:00-6:00 PM Poster Session with Cocktail Hour (Including Beer/Wine/Cheese Board)
6:30 PM Optional Social Gathering/Hangout (Location will be offsite, nearby)

Sunday, February 9, 2025 (all times are CST)

8:30-9:30 AM Breakfast with Leadership Panel
9:30-9:45 AM Break
9:45-10:45 AM Closing Session: Winners Announced
Fees

Join SMA today and save on your registration fee! Click to Join SMA Today! https://sma.org/membership/

Fees

  • Physician SMA Member - $100
  • Physician + SMA Membership- $400
  • Physician No Membership- $200
  • Medical Student- $50
  • Resident No Membership- $100
  • Resident Member- $75
  • Resident + SMA Membership- $175
  • Guest- $30
  • Exhibitor/Sponsor Fee- $500

No refunds after January 15th.

Requests for refunds must be submitted in writing via email to SMA: outreach@sma.org.

A refund of your fee, minus a $10 processing fee

Attendee Registration

NOTICE: Please do not attempt to register between 12/20/2024 - 12-24/2024 as the system will be down for maintenance.

If you have any questions


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

Exhibit-Sponsor Registration

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Registration

If you have any questions


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

Abstracts

If you have any questions


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

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