WELCOME TO
Illinois Society of Medical Assistants
AN AFFILIATE OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
Welcome to the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants website. Thank you for visiting.
The mission of the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants is to unite into one society the medical assistants in the state of Illinois for the purpose of maintaining the current standards of the CMA (AAMA) credential through educational programs.
In addition to advancing the profession by giving honest, loyal and efficient service to the public and continue to work within the medical community to demonstrate the knowledge and professionalism of the CMA (AAMA).
NEWS & EVENTS
2025 ISMA SYMPOSIUM
October 18, 2025
Holiday Inn Rock Island, IL
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SIRMA CONTINUING EDUCATION SESSION
Saturday, November 1, 2025
SWIC’s Granite City Campus
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ISMA 2026 CONFERENCE
April 24-25, 2026
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Holiday Inn & Suites
7601 N Orange Prairie Road
Peoria, IL 61615
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ISMA Monthly
Business Meetings
All business meetings are held via zoom. Dates are to be determined.
If you would like to join our monthly meetings please email us and we will add you to the zoom invite. Thank you.​​​
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President's Letter
Hello ISMA Members and Fellow Medical Assistants,
It’s hard to believe that summer is already coming to a close and that Labor Day is upon us! Where did the summer go? As we move into fall, I wanted to share some exciting updates from the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants (ISMA).
🌟 Upcoming Symposium – October 2025
ISMA has been working hard to bring you an educational packed symposium in October. This event will provide an excellent opportunity to both network with fellow medical assistants and earn up to 8 continuing education credits.
Some of the topics that will be presented include:
-Lymphedema
-Today’s Work Environment
-Physical Therapy: Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation
This promises to be an informative and engaging event, and we hope to see many of you there!
👉 For registration and more information, please visit the Illinois Society of Medical Assistants webpage.
🌟 Get Involved with ISMA
We are always looking for creative, passionate, and dedicated members to get involved at the state level. If you have ideas to help ISMA grow and thrive here in Illinois, we would love for you to join us in shaping the future of our organization. We need you!
Together, we can continue to support one another, grow professionally, and strengthen the medical assisting profession across our state.
Have a safe Labor Day Holiday.
Warmest Regards,
Katherine Schoonhoven
President, Illinois Society of Medical Assistants
💡 “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
✨ Remember… we all shine brighter together! ​​​​
