SDSMA Welcomes You
The
SDSMA is a professional organization representing practicing
physicians, residents, medical students and retired physicians who are
all dedicated to patient health and advancing the practice of medicine. Learn more.
Advocacy
The SDSMA serves physician members by advocating for the medical profession, for patients, and for the health of all South Dakotans.
The SDSMA fights for physicians and patients at the State Capitol during the legislative session and meets with legislators during the interim.
InSession, the SDSMA's legislative newsletter, is distributed weekly while the legislature is in session. This resource contains legislative and policy updates.
The advocacy team directs the state and federal legislative and lobbying efforts of the SDSMA. Pictured left to right are Justin Bell, Lobbyist; Justin Ohleen, Director of Policy & Advocacy; Dean Krogman, Chief Lobbyist; and Tammy Hatting, CEO.
SDSMA Legislative Day
Attend the 2026 SDSMA Legislative Day on Tuesday, February 3. This event is a great opportunity to speak with your legislators at the State Capitol. Sign up here.
South Dakota Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal
published monthly by the SDSMA.
Promoting the improvement of government through the active participation of physicians. The PAC supports candidates who understand and embrace our philosophy and vision for the future of healthcare.
Thank you to those who attended and presented on the topic of AI in medicine at the 2025 SDSMA Annual Leadership Conference! |
The SDSMA provides legal briefs for member physicians on a variety of rules and regulations that apply to the medical profession. For nonmembers, legal briefs are available for purchase. |
SDSMA Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of 2025 SDSMA Awards!