George Gowder

Operates as a medical organization

Southern Medical Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of medicine through multidisciplinary, interprofessional education aimed at improving patient care quality. The private company is based in Birmingham, AL and has subsidiaries in the United States. It provides continuing medical education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians and healthcare teams, offering live, on-demand, and joint providership CME opportunities. The association publishes the Southern Medical Journal, delivers peer-reviewed medical content across a broad range of specialties, and supports medical students, residents, fellows, physicians, allied health professionals, and healthcare management through scholarships, grants, awards, mentoring programs, leadership conferences, and networking events. It fosters professional development through programs and offers member benefits including access to journals, CME courses, insurance and retirement programs, and various discounts and services. The organization addresses regional healthcare challenges through its research and education endowment fund and collaborates with academic institutions and similar organizations to enhance healthcare education and leadership.

Operates a 36-bed hospital

Protects the interests of physicians and supports the growth of medical science

Operates as a hospital that provides medical and health care services