About SMDM
We are researchers, clinicians, educators, managers and policy makers from a variety of backgrounds and academic disciplines. We work in hospitals, universities, corporations, foundations, and government agencies across the globe. Virtually all medical disciplines are represented in SMDM.
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Mission, Vision and Goals
The Society for Medical Decision Making's mission is to improve health outcomes through the advancement of proactive systematic... -
About SMDM
Founded in 1979, the Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) www.smdm.org, is a not-for-profit, professional research organization... -
Board and Staff
Each year, SMDM members nominate and vote for individuals to serve on the SMDM Board of Trustees. Members are invited to submit... -
Definition of Medical Decision Making
Medical decision science is a field that encompasses several related pursuits. As a normative endeavor, it proposes standards for... -
Our Members
The Society's diverse membership includes trainees to senior researchers as well as... -
Donate to SMDM
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Leadership Awards
The Society recognizes leadership in the field of medical decision making by individuals and organizations. A full listing of awards and... -
Early Career Awards
The Society encourages and recognizes outstanding work by young investigators. A full listing of awards and recipients is available here... -
Bylaws
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Strategic Plan
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2023 Call for Officers and Trustees
2023 Call for Officers and Trustees
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Become a Member
SMDM members contribute critically to health policy research in the areas of evidence-based medicine, cost effective health care, patient decision making and public health. SMDM helps you to be more than just a face in the crowd. The connections you make through SMDM can help you build a network of long-term contacts to help you throughout your career.
Member Stories
Hilton Lam, MHA, PhD
Ever since I was a PhD student, I found SMDM articles to be of high quality, balanced scientific treatment, and technically accessible.
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MDM offers rigorous and systematic approaches to decision making that are designed to improve the health and clinical care of individuals and to assist with health policy development.