SMA Resident & Fellow Membership - Southern Medical Association

RESIDENTS & FELLOWS

JUST $100/YEAR

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 Resident or Fellow Membership also includes these opportunities, resources and benefits!

For just $100/yr!

AirMed – Medical Evacuation Service

A medical evacuation can cost up to $200,000. As an SMA Member, you receive complimentary AirMed® membership. The full cost of ﬂight, medical staﬀ, and ground transportation is included with your membership. Unlike travel and health insurance, there are no deductibles, no co-pays, or claims to ﬁle.

With state-of-the-art medical jets, AirMed® is equipped to pick you up from any hospital* around the world and transport you to the hospital of your choice. Along the way, you’ll be treated by the most experienced and respected medical team in the sky. For more information contact membership@sma.org or call (800) 423-4992.

Additional add on discounted packages include:

-- Spouse Upgrade Option for $150

-- Family Upgrade Option for $195 (nearly 50% off of retail prices)

*Transferring and receiving hospitals must be in excess of 150 miles apart.

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.

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

Guaranteed Issue Term Life

The Standard Insurance Company has been serving clients needs for over 70 years. By sponsoring group Life and AD&D insurance from Standard Insurance Company, SMA oﬀers you an excellent opportunity to help protect your loved ones. Contact SMA at insurance@sma.org or (800) 423-4992 if you have any questions.

New physician members have 30 days from their join date to take advantage of enrollment without evidence of insurability for Term Life and AD&D up to $150,000.
New resident members have 30 days to sign up for a Term Life and AD&D Policy which is included in membership and follows them throughout residency as long as they remain a member
New nurse practitioner and physician assistant members have 30 days from their join date to take advantage of enrollment without evidence of insurability for up to $50,000 in Term Life Insurance and AD&D.

Online CME

Members receive online access to our full library of accredited on-demand educational activities for physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers delivering self-directed study in many therapeutic areas 24/7. These CME activities are derived from our live meeting and webinars, as well as podcasts and SMJ articles, allowing participants to earn credit at their convenience.

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