SDSMA Annual Leadership Conference

Save the Date: Join us in Deadwood May 29 for the 2020 SDSMA Annual Leadership Conference!

News & Announcements

Prescription Drug Abuse

The South Dakota State Medical Association and our partners are committed to providing resources and education to help fight this epidemic in our state. Find resources for patients and providers.

Opioid Prescribing Guidelines

The SDSMA has published two white papers, "Opiate Analgesics for Chronic, Non-Cancer Pain" and "Effective Management of Acute Pain."

Annual Leadership Conference

Save the Date! Join us in Deadwood May 29, 2020 for the SDSMA 2020 Annual Leadership Conference!

South Dakota Medicine

South Dakota Medicine is a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly by the SDSMA. Members have access to full issues online. Are you interested in submitting an article for review? Click here. 

SDSMA PAC

Support candidates and elected officials who understand and embrace the SDSMA's vision of the future of health care. Learn more.


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  • Jan162020
    SDSMA Ad Hoc Committee on Prescription Drug Pricing Conference Call, 6 pm CT
  • Jan24-252020
    SDSMA Health Leadership Institute January Session
  • Feb32020
    SDSMA Ad Hoc Committee on Membership Conference Call, 5:30 pm CT
  • Feb10-122020
    AMA National Advocacy Conference Washington, DC
  • Feb28-292020
    SDSMA Health Leadership Institute February Session
  • March112020
    SDSMA Nominating Committee Conference Call, 12 pm CT