 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
- Aurelia Holland was selected 2009 SNMA Member of the Year from members from more than 160 local SNMA school chapters
- Michelle DaCosta was elected SNMA Region V Secretary for 2009-2010
- Michelle DaCosta was the Wright State University Individual Collaboration Award Winner
- The WSU SNMA chapter was one of three chapters selected for a Regional Chapter Spotlight in the SNMA Region V Newsletter for April 2009
Officers for 2009-2010
Name |
Office |
Alyson Grant & Telisha Ortiz |
Co-Presidents |
Randy Wallace |
Vice President |
Charlene Lohner |
Treasurer |
Nana Guerengomba |
Secretary |
Michelle DaCosta |
NMA Representative |
Randy Wallace |
MAPS Representative |
Khalil Sharif |
SNMA Academic Transition Representative |
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.
On
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.
Advisors:
Rhea Rowser, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Family Medicine
rhea.rowser@wright.edu
Charlotta Taylor, Associate Director for Academic Support and
Recruitment
charlotta.taylor@wright.edu
Kevin Jerome Watt, M.D., Assistant Dean for Diveristy & Inclusion
kevin.watt@wright.edu
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