New Orleans Welcomes the

Southern Medical Association

117th Annual Scientific Assembly

November 13 - 15, 2025

For more than 100 years, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) has united the medical community to share knowledge and advance the quality of patient care. Join healthcare professionals at SMA’s premier annual live medical conference, the 2025 Annual Scientific Assembly, themed "Advancing Oncology Care and Prevention."

This year’s meeting will bring together clinicians and healthcare professionals from diverse backgrounds and specialties to exchange knowledge, enhance patient care, and foster collaboration in an evolving healthcare landscape. Attendees will gain valuable insights through the latest updates in oncology research, evidence-based prevention strategies, and expert-led discussions.

The Southern Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide CME accreditation for physicians.

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Getting Around New Orleans

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Calendar

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Trip Planning

Here you’ll find a comprehensive guide to NOLA neighborhoods (we call them faubourgs) with information on what makes each unlike the other or anyplace else for that matter.

Nightlife

As the birthplace of jazz and cocktails and the host of Mardi Gras, the best bars in New Orleans come alive at night. Click here to find the city's best evening attractions.