Southern Medical Association

The Southern Medical Association (SMA) is a regional professional organization founded in 1906 to support physicians and healthcare providers through education and leadership development. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the association is a leading provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) across a wide range of medical specialties. SMA is perhaps best known for its flagship publication, the Southern Medical Journal, which provides peer-reviewed clinical research and reviews. The organization hosts annual scientific assemblies and various specialty-specific meetings to foster collaboration among medical professionals in the Southern United States. Beyond education, SMA offers practice management resources and networking opportunities to its multi-disciplinary membership.