The Southern Medical Association Alliance is actively seeking resident physician/fellow/medical students spouses to be members. The Alliance works together with others in their communities to improve health care and health literacy. It is composed of the 16 Southern states and the District of Columbia; and has grown to include members throughout the United States as well as international members.

SMAA members strive to enhance and improve knowledge on health related issues, encourage students to become future physicians, preserve medical history and achievements, and raise funds for student/resident scholarships and grants. The SMA Alliance also provides networking and support uniquely tailored to physicians and physician spouses.

Each year the SMA Alliance sponsors several fundraising events and programs to benefit the SMA Research and Education Endowment Fund. Over a million dollars has been raised to date for this program which supports medical students through scholarships and research grants.

Membership for resident physicians/fellows/medical students and their spouses is free. If you have questions or would like to join, please contact Member Services or call 800-423-4992, ext. 640.

Unique CME and social opportunities await you at this year’s 2012 Healthcare Summit, November 16-17 in Nashville, Tennessee at the Opryland Hotel. Opryland provides a wonderful family venue for adults and kids alike intertwined with joint spouse/physician sessions, social/networking activities, and entertainment choices. We hope you will make plans to attend! For additional information, visit http://sma.org/summit.

Remember we are here for you and fully realize young physicians and medical students are our future. Put yourselves in our hands…hands that will guide you, support you, and welcome you to your medical home

Rose Kuplesky
President, 2011-2012