September 2025

MSMA Joins Strategic Planning for Missouri’s GME Future

On August 25, MSMA proudly participated in the Missouri Graduate Medical Education (GME) Advisory Committee Strategic Planning Session. We were joined by a diverse coalition of stakeholders committed to strengthening the physician workforce across the state.

Hosted by the newly established Missouri GME Technical Assistance Center (TAC), the session brought together leaders from medical schools, sponsoring institutions, specialty societies, and state agencies to shape a shared vision for expanding and sustaining GME programs—especially in rural and underserved areas.

MSMA contributed to discussions on:

• Building infrastructure to support 1,000–2,000 new physicians in Missouri
• Addressing recruitment, faculty development, and accreditation needs
• Advocating for strategic policy and funding to protect the physician pipeline

MSMA remains deeply invested in advancing physician education, bolstering the physician pipeline and protecting access to care. We look forward to continued partnership with the TAC and other stakeholders to ensure Missouri’s GME system meets the evolving needs of our future healers, medical schools, and job creators.

Stay tuned for updates on upcoming initiatives, funding opportunities, and the Spring MO GME Summit.