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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