WHO WE ARE
The Organized Voice of Missouri Medicine
Representing more than 4,000 physicians and physicians-in-training across the state
The Missouri State Medical Association promotes the science and art of medicine, protects public health, and strengthens the medical profession statewide. We advocate for physicians at every level of government while working with communities to ensure all Missourians have access to quality health care.
Where Every Physician’s Voice Matters
Proven commitment for over 175 years.
176
Years of organized medicine in Missouri
4,000+
Physician & student members statewide
4
Government bodies where we represent you
123+
Volumes of the Missouri Medicine Journal
WHAT WE DO
Serving Missouri
Physicians
Everything MSMA does traces back to one mission: promoting the science and art of medicine, protecting the health of the public, and bettering the medical profession in Missouri.
Membership
Join a community for every career stage.
From medical school to retirement, with dedicated opportunities for students, residents, young physicians, international medical graduates and women physicians.
Advocacy
Your voice at the Capitol.
MSMA and the Missouri Medical PAC (MMPAC) advocate on your behalf before the legislature, the Department of Health, the Department of Insurance and the Board of Healing Arts.
Missouri Medicine
The physician’s journal.
Peer-reviewed research, policy statements and editorial perspective from Missouri physicians, plus press statements and member communications.
UPCOMING EVENTS
169th Annual Convention
April 2 - 4, 2027
Intercontinental Kansas City at the Plaza
Kansas City, MO
GET INVOLVED
Missouri Medical PAC (MMPAC)
From meeting with legislators to serving as Physician of the Day. Each year, MSMA monitors more than 2,000 bills to make sure your voice is heard.
The Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association
"MSMA is the reason a solo physician in rural Missouri has the same voice at the Capitol as a hospital system.
That's the whole point of organized medicine."
— Member Physician, Boone County
