Student Organizations
Student National Medical Association

The Student National Medical Association (SNMA), a nonprofit organization with 3,100 members and 122 chapters, 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.

News

  • Willie Harrington III was selected 2012 Member of the Year from members from Region V at American Medical Education Conference (AMEC) 2012
  • Topaz Sampson was elected to the Regional Executive Board as Region V Webmaster at AMEC 2012
  • Daisy E. Conduah was elected to the Board of Directors in the capacity of Co-Chair of the International Affairs Committee at AMEC 2012
  • The annual Pie Throwing Fundraiser is back! On April 10, 2012, we hosted this amazing event
  • Topaz Sampson was selected the 2013-2014 president-elect of the Student National Medical Association at AMEC 2013

2013 SNMA Graduation
SNMA members cut the cake during the SNMA Senior Banquet. (L-R) Alan Wayne McGee, Jr., Flor (NaNa) Guerengomba, Daisy Ewurakua Conduah and Uloma Ifunanyachukwu Oziri.

 

Future Events

  • Latino Festival
  • Soul Food Cook-out
  • Movie Night
  • Laser Tag
  • Step 1 Prep Informational Meeting
  • Worlds AIDS Day
  • Cultural Awareness Event
  • Black History Month
  • Pie Throwing Contest
  • Second Look Weekend
  • Senior Banquet
  • Words of Wisdom BBQ

Officers for 2012-13

  • Kim Code, President
  • Jasmin Scott, Vice-President
  • Zenar Tekeste, Treasurer
  • Heather Skanes, Secretary
  • Willie Harrington, Parliamentarian
  • Daisy Conduah, M4 Class Representative
  • Uchenna Jones-Conley, Chapter Development Chair
  • Topaz Sampson, Webmaster/Social Chair

History

Established in 1964, SNMA is the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to serving the needs of underrepresented minority students who wish to pursue careers in the field of medicine, as well as eliminating health disparities in underserved communities. SNMA was born from a need to produce sensitive physicians dedicated to providing quality health care to African-American, Latino, Native-American, disadvantaged and indigent communities.

logo for SNMA Region VOn the local level, the WSU Chapter initiates and participates in several community activities including the Gem City Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Society; the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Program; the Senior Recognition Banquet; and various local health fairs. The organization also has an active involvement with pre-health undergraduates at local colleges. The SNMA chapter at Wright State University is part of Region V. Our region is comprised of medical school and associated undergraduate chapters in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. SNMA Region V upholds the mission of the SNMA through our community service and other outreach programs. SNMA welcomes all medical students to share in the organization's goals and activities. For information, call (937) 775-2934.

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Last updated: May 30, 2013