The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) is a medical society comprised of hospitalists that exists to promote exceptional care for hospitalized patients.
With over 60 chapters nationwide and 5 chapters internationally, SHM’s robust chapter program offers you many opportunities to connect with your hospital medicine community. All chapters located within the United States are grouped into 12 geographical districts and 4 regions (East, South, Midwest and West). Each district is represented by a District Chair who serves to report on local chapter businesses to the National Board of Directors.
Members are assigned to a chapter based on their geographical location. Join your local chapter to share knowledge, engage with colleagues and stay current on the latest clinical developments in hospital medicine. Don’t miss your chance to connect with your local hospital medicine community. Visit our events calendar to find upcoming chapter meetings in your area.
Not sure which chapter you belong to? Enter your zip code into the Zip Code Finder above and your assigned chapter will appear.
Want to explore other chapters within your chapter’s district? Click on the chapter map or chapter district list above to view all chapters within the district.
SHM chapters bring hospital medicine professionals together at the local level to share knowledge, build community, and advance patient care. Throughout the year, chapters across the country host a wide range of events, including educational programs and networking opportunities.
Whether you are new to hospital medicine or a seasoned clinician, chapter events offer a meaningful way to connect with peers, stay informed on key topics, and expand your professional network within your local community.
Visit the HMX Calendar or your chapter’s HMX Community for more information regarding upcoming chapter meetings.
Explore what’s happening in your area — and get involved today!
Thank you for your interest in establishing a new SHM chapter. We are not accepting new chapter applications at this time.
We value the dedication of hospital medicine leaders in expanding SHM’s reach and encourage those interested in future chapter formation to stay connected for updates. In the meantime, we invite you to engage with existing chapters and SHM’s national programs to continue building connections within the hospital medicine community.
For any questions or to express future interest, please contact chapters@hospitalmedicine.org.
SHM proudly supports the advancement of hospital medicine around the world. We’ve successfully launched five international chapters and encourage international hospitalists to apply to start a new chapter. Contact us for more information on starting an international chapter.
Are you passionate about advancing hospital medicine in your community? SHM offers members the opportunity to take on leadership roles within our local chapters — a rewarding way to make an impact, grow professionally, and connect with peers who share your commitment to improving patient care.
As a chapter leader, you’ll help shape educational programming, foster engagement among local members, and serve as a voice for hospital medicine at the grassroots level. Whether you’re interested in organizing events, supporting professional development, or strengthening community ties, there’s a role for you.
Why Become a Chapter Leader?
Nominations are open October 1, 2025 – January 12, 2026. View open chapter leadership positions and submit your nomination here.
Have questions now? Learn more about chapter leadership opportunities by reaching out to chapters@hospitalmedicine.org or by connecting with your local chapter leadership.
Take the next step in your SHM journey — and help shape the future of hospital medicine in your region.
As a chapter leader, you play a vital role in bringing SHM’s mission to life at the local level, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Visit the HMX Chapter Leader Community to access tools, like the Chapter Handbook, share ideas, and connect with fellow leaders across the country. Whether you’re looking for event planning tips, engagement strategies, or inspiration from other chapters, you will find a network ready to collaborate and support your efforts.
Additional Chapter Leader tools can be found in the Chapter Leader Portal in the My Account section of the SHM website.
Let’s build stronger chapters together.
Are you interested in supporting a local Society of Hospital Medicine Chapter?
Build stronger connections with local hospital leaders by participating in local chapter events. Contact chapters@hospitalmedicine.org to learn how you can partner with local chapters to share professional information and engage with local members. Request information on how to become a national sponsor of SHM Chapter Displays.
The Chapter Excellence Awards Program is an annual awards program to recognize outstanding work conducted by chapters to carry out the SHM mission locally. The Chapter Excellence Award Programs are comprised of Status Awards and Exemplary Awards. Please join SHM in congratulating the 2024 Chapter Excellence Award Recipients listed below.
Status Awards are designed to recognize the outstanding work conducted by chapters to carry out the SHM mission locally. Recipients of Status Awards have demonstrated growth, sustenance, and innovation within their chapter activities. Chapters can earn an award in one of four categories, including Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
2024
platinum Chapter Excellence Award
Connecticut
Hampton Roads
Kansas
Kentucky
Los Angeles
Long Island
Maryland
Michigan
NYC/Westchester
North Florida
Pee Dee – Midlands
San Diego
St. Louis
Utah
2024
gold Chapter Excellence Award
Arizona
Atlanta
Greater Philadelphia Area
Lake Erie/Northern Ohio
Pittsburgh
Nebraska
NC Triangle
Wisconsin
2024
silver Chapter Excellence Award
Houston
Minnesota
New Mexico
North Dakota
Sacramento
South Central PA
2024
Bronze Chapter Excellence Award
Chicago
Delaware
Hawaii
North Jersey
Oregon/SW Washington
Western Mass
Exemplary Awards are designed to recognize SHM chapters and leaders that actively implement the SHM mission through local activities and initiatives. Only one chapter or person is eligible for each award. View the descriptions of each Exemplary Award category below.
2024
Outstanding Chapter of the Year
Hampton Roads
2024
Resiliency
Michigan
2024
Membership Recruitment and Retention
Pee Dee – Midlands
2024
Shining Star
Boston/Eastern Massachusetts
2024
Most Engaged Chapter Leader
Aram Namavar, MD, Vice President, Los Angeles Chapter
2024
Unsung Hero
Maia Nizharadze, MD, FHM – Vice President, Hampton Roads Chapter
The Outstanding Chapter of the Year award will go to one Blue or Green Health Chapter that exhibits exemplary qualities across multiple health status categories. This chapter may have excelled in developing outstanding programming, implementing highly successful membership campaigns, and identifying and engaging future leaders. Please provide specific examples and measurable results of initiatives the chapter implemented in 2024, detailing why you feel this sets your chapter apart from others and how this advances the SHM mission.