Social Mission Alliance (SMA) 2026 Conference

Social Mission Alliance (SMA) 2026 Conference is organized by Social Mission Alliance (SMA), Behind The Scenes and will be held from Mar 30 - 31, 2026 at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Description:
The Social Mission Alliance (SMA) conference is an interprofessional forum that aims to advance health equity and social justice through health professions education. Each SMA conference brings together hundreds of clinical educators, administrators, clinicians, trainees and students from around the world to convene, collaborate and engage on top issues facing our society, including social determinants of health, community engagement, reducing inequities, workforce diversity, and value-based health care.

The Power of our National Conference
Each conference highlights the transformative work being done by those dedicated to social mission, showcasing programs, models, and people reshaping health professions education. By providing a forum for convening, the Social Mission Alliance Conference will enable participants to:

• Accelerate the work already underway to grow a diverse health professions workforce.
• Champion the learners, faculty, and administrators who are leading the way in advancing equity at their institutions.
• Harness the knowledge of hundreds of colleagues sharing anti-racist, justice-oriented tools, resources, educational competencies, and experiences in preparing learners to advance health equity.
• Enhance service-learning programs and leverage community benefit dollars to build community power and prioritize community involvement in decision-making.
• Deepen current community relationships by building a foundation of trust, reciprocity, and genuine partnership.

2026 Conference Themes:

• Socially Accountable Leadership
• Commitment to Community
• Preparing and Expanding the Health Workforce
• Curriculum and Programming
• Supportive School Ecosystems