Programs
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
The Wake Forest School of Medicine Chapter of the SNMA (Student National Medical Association) recently had student elections. The 2011-2012 officers are:
Co-Presidents: Trey Robinson and Jude Divers
Vice President: AJ Allen
Secretary: Lisa Smith
Treasurer: Jon Mugweru
Fundraising Chair: Kofi Owusu
Pre-Med Conference Chairs: Wesley Davis and Alese Harris
Community Service Co-Chairs: Stephanie Derenoncourt and Nasar Onyeuku
MAPS/Pre-med Chair: Rubymel Jijon
Banquet Chair: Kendra Mahoney and Tatiana Thema
Website Coordinator: Phillip Smith
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) was established in 1964 by medical students at Howard University and Meharry Medical College. It is the oldest and largest organization focused on the concerns of medical students of color. SNMA is dedicated 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. Learn more about the SNMA.
Student National Medical Association Update
With the start of the academic year, the Student National Medical Association welcomed the incoming class of 2014 with a Student, Faculty and Physician Mixer. On July 29th at Big Shotz Tavern, minority medical, PA and science graduate students mingled with WFBMC faculty, house staff and members of the Twin City Medical Society. Guests from the Center for Health Equity included Dr. Ronny Bell, Dr. Alain Bertoni and Dr. Kristen Hairston. The event was a successful launching pad to connect students with mentors and research opportunities.
Coming up next on the SNMA calendar:
Sept 2nd Inaugural Medical Spanish Tutorial featuring Dr. Ernesto de la Torre
Sept 29th Medical Specialties Lunch Talk featuring Drs. Latham-Sadler, Stewart, McMichael, Blackstock and Nadkarni