What is MAPS?
The purpose of MAPS is to:
Do not think that MAPS is limited to people of a particular ethnic or racial group. This organization looks to increase diversity within the world of health professionals in terms of culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and so forth; we support all underrepresented "minority" persons. Everyone is welcomed to join!
- Promote and confirm interest in health professions including, but not limited to Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.
- Facilitate success in undergraduate courses required for health professional schools.
- Establish networks between SNMA (Student National Medical Association), health professionals, health professional school staff (Deans, professors, researchers, etc.)
- Provide community service opportunities.
Do not think that MAPS is limited to people of a particular ethnic or racial group. This organization looks to increase diversity within the world of health professionals in terms of culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socioeconomic status, and so forth; we support all underrepresented "minority" persons. Everyone is welcomed to join!
Who is SNMA?
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the nation's oldest and largest student 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 and Meharry medical schools, the SNMA boasts over 40 years of service to underserved communities and medical students.
SNMA chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools throughout the nation and at some colleges implement our programs and activities locally. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of color. In addition, SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and to increasing the number of African-American, Latino, and other students of color and entering and completing medical school.
SNMA chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools throughout the nation and at some colleges implement our programs and activities locally. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health needs of underserved communities and communities of color. In addition, SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations and to increasing the number of African-American, Latino, and other students of color and entering and completing medical school.