Student National Medical Association

Student National Medical Association
Formation 1964
Type Student organization, Professional organization
Headquarters Washington, DC
Location
Membership
Over 6,000 Medical students, Pre-medical students, Residents, and Physicians
Official language
English
National President
 Christen Johnson[1]
Website http://www.snma.org/

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA), established in 1964, is the oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of black medical students in the United States. It was established as a subdivision of the National Medical Association in 1964 by medical students from Howard University and Meharry Medical College.[2] The organization is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.[3]

Composition

SNMA has over 150 medical chapters, which implement educational, outreach, and mentoring activities consistent with the goals of the organization. Premedical MAPS chapters work with their host SNMA chapters to hold workshops, speakers, medical campus tours, and advising sessions. Chapters belong to one of ten SNMA regions, each headed by a Regional Director. The Regional Director supports chapter programs and oversees a regional medical education conference, as well as other regional activities.[4]

2011-2012 Program Focus

In Spring 2011, National President Michael G. Knight introduced the 2010-2011 programmatic strategy that is focused on envisioning the SNMA's organizational future, engaging the SNMA membership, and empowering underserved communities.[5]

President Knight launched two Presidential Initiatives for the 2011-2012 administrative year.

List of National Presidents of the Student National Medical Association

Annual Medical Education Conference

AMEC 2012 Logo

The SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC) is a focal activity for the national organization. It is held each Spring in various locations around the country. Its purpose is to enhance and facilitate career development, continuing education, and networking among minority medical students. Included in the AMEC is the annual session of the House of Delegates and the election of national officers. The conference attracts over 1,100 students and professionals from across the country, and is consistently the largest gathering of underrepresented minority medical students in the US.[6]

National Protocols

National protocols are implemented on the local level by individual SNMA chapters.[7] They reflect the community service goals of the national organization.

Pipeline Programs

This program is focused on working with elementary and junior high school students to spark their interest in science and health.

This initiative functions to increase the exposure of high school students to science and careers in the health sciences.

Pre-medical students are able to form SNMA MAPS chapters at their undergraduate institutions. There are currently over 100 MAPS chapters nationwide that are supported by local SNMA chapters.

Minority Association of Premedical Students

This initiative of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) represents future underrepresented medical students.

Health Education and Prevention

References

  1. ↑ http://snma.site-ym.com/?page=natlofficers
  2. ↑ http://www.snma.org/about-history.php
  3. ↑ http://www.snma.org/about.php
  4. ↑ http://www.snma.org/about-organization-structure.php
  5. ↑ http://jsnma.org/2011/05/2011-2012-snma-executive-agenda/
  6. ↑ http://snma.org/amec-participant.php
  7. ↑ http://www.snma.org/programs.php
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