Islamic Medical Association (IMA)
The Islamic Medical Association (IMA) at the UNC School of Medicine is a student-run organization that strives to represent Muslim students at UNC, foster campus and community-wide engagement with Islam and Muslims, and provide Muslim students with a community for both academic and spiritual support.
Our main goals are to:
- Provide a platform that promotes dialogue and understanding about the role religion plays in health and healthcare.
- Raise awareness about Muslim patient populations and the diversity in thought and tradition across the Islamic world
- Serve as an educational avenue to address and eliminate misconceptions about Islam
- Bring together medical students through volunteerism, social activities, and religious services.
- Provide mentorship for students pursuing career paths in medicine
Leadership
Position |
Officer |
Contact Information |
| Co-President | Ezan Chaudhry | ezan_chaudhry@med.unc.edu |
| Co-President | Mohamed Ahmidouch | mohamed_ahmidouch@med.unc.edu |
Interested in joining? Have any questions? Email Ezan Chaudhry or Mohamed Ahmidouch
Faculty advisors are: Dr. Beat Steiner and Dr. Narges Farahi
Please complete the survey below to join.