Welcome to SNMA
The Student National Medical Association is the nation's oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color.
Membership includes more than 8,000 medical students, pre-medical students, residents and physicians.
Established in 1964 by medical students from Howard University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College, SNMA boasts over 40 years of service to underserved communities and medical students.
SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring culturally sensitive medical education and services, as well as increasing the number of African-American, Latino and other students of color entering and completing medical school. read more
Latest News
November 13, 2009 Affordable Health Choices for America Act
Medical student organizations united in opposition to the Affordable Health Choices for America Act. Jointly, the National Leaders sent a letter to Pres. Barack Obama and members of Congress to express their concerns and convey the urgent need for reform.
Congratulations Kaplan Scholarship Winners
The SNMA-Kaplan Scholarship winners will each receive $1,000 for Kaplan USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Step 1 Preparatory Courses.
October 2009 President's Newsletter
Download your copy of the October 2009 SNMA President’s Newsletter to get news on SNMA activities.
SNMA leader awarded by AMA
SNMA Health Policy & Legislative Affairs Co-Chair, Gina Michelle Porter, was awarded the AMA Foundation 2009 Leadership Award, for her extraordinary leadership in SNMA and in her community. Congratulations Gina!
The Drive for Uzo Continues
Become a registered Bone Marrow Donor today in honor of one of SNMA's own.
SNMA Leaders Awarded Research Fellowships
SNMA Dines Fellows, C. Rory Goodwin and Dennis J. Spencer are the recipients of UNCF-Merck Fellowships.
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Upcoming Events
 January 22-24, 2010 - January NLI/BOD Meeting
Join us for the National Leadership Institute and Board of Directors Meeting, “Officers Training Session,” held jointly with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Pre-Medical Student Conference.
 - 2010 Annual Medical Education Conference
SNMA is headed to Chicago for the Annual Medical Education Conference, March 31 – April 4, 2010. Participant and Exhibitor Registration for the conference is now available.
 - Join SNMA for our Regional Conferences
Mark your calendars! Regional conferences are just around the corner. Check the events calendar to learn about regional conferences and SNMA events in your area.
 September 2009 - NLI/BOD Meeting at BIDMC
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center hosted a phenomenal National Leadership Institute and Board of Directors Meeting for the SNMA. Follow the link to see pictures from the event.
 September 4-7, 2009 - March for Health Equity
SNMA made history over Labor Day Weekend during the March for Health Equity. Relive the March and join the Movement!
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