Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest student organization focused on the health needs and concerns of minority communities. Established in 1964 by the medical students from Howard University and Meharry medical schools, SNMA boasts nearly 50 years of committed service to communities. It continues still to advocate for improved, culturally sensitive health care services and education for neglected or underserved populations. SNMA represents thousands of medical and pre-medical students. Although consisting primarily of African Americans, SNMA’s array of members reflects the organization’s appeal to students and professionals everywhere. Some of our members are Native Americans, Africans, West Indians, Hispanics, Asians, Middle Easterners and Caucasians, all of whom bring a global perspective to education and health care issues that the organization addresses.
The goals of the organization include:
- to raise the levels of minority student recruitment, admissions, and retention in schools training health care professionals
- to sponsor programs for minority youth to encourage their entrance into the health professions
- to eradicate prejudicial practices in the medical education and health care delivery
- to provide national leadership in the promulgation of legislative policies for the provision of better health care, and
- to eliminate health disparities among minority communities by disseminating information about general health maintenance and disease prevention.
SNMA membership is open to all who wish to make a difference regarding the medical education and health concerns of people of color. Members at every level receive free copies of the quarterly SNMA Newsletter and SNMA Journal, discounts on SNMA conference travel including car rentals, SNMA merchandise, and eligibility for several scholarships, grants, and loan repayment opportunities in association with Kaplan Test Preparation, National Institute of Health, and National Health Service Corps. Best of all, SNMA affords its members unparalleled leadership, management, and networking opportunities.
Choose to make a difference now, so that there is a clear, positive difference in the delivery of health care in the future. Join the SNMA. Additional information is available at the website, www.snma.org, or contact the National Office to receive more information:
SNMA National Office
5113 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Contact Us: uncsnma@gmail.com
Join SNMA
National SNMA Membership: Register Member Type Fee
Chapter Membership: via Venmo ($20 to @UNC-SNMA) or contact our treasurer
SNMA Programs
HPREP: Health Professions Recruitment Exposure ProgramHealth Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program “HPREP” is an outreach program designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to interact with medical students, faculty and health professionals.
For more information, See Health Professions Recruitment Exposure Program.
For more information, See Middle School Science and Technology Enrichment Program.
For more information, See Youth Science Enrichment Program.
For more information, See Annual Zollicoffer Lecture & Banquet.
2023/24 SNMA Officers
| Position | Officer(s) | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Presidents | Sophia McFarlane Dillon Strepay | sophia_mcfarlane@med.unc.edu dillon_strepay@med.unc.edu |
| Vice President | Candace Barr | candace_barr@med.unc.edu |
| Secretary | Christina Williams | christina_c_williams@med.unc.edu |
| Treasurer | Richard Beckett-Ansa | kayisi@med.unc.edu |
| Parliamentarian | Christina Williams | christina_c_williams@med.unc.edu |
| Community Service Co-Chairs | Princess Onuorah Courtney Roberts | princess_onuorah@med.unc.edu courtney_roberts@med.unc.edu |
| HPREP Coordinators | Imani Sweatt Joseph Locklear | imanis@live.unc.edu joseph_locklear@med.unc.edu |
| MSTEP Coordinators | Aaron Morris Ariel Harris | aaron_morris@med.unc.edu ariel_harris@med.unc.edu |
| YSEP Coordinators | Ayo Matory Ruthly Francois | ayo_matory@med.unc.edu ruthly@ad.unc.edu |
| MAPS Liaisons | Joseph Locklear Richard Beckett-Ansa | joseph_locklear@med.unc.edu kayisi@med.unc.edu |
| Fundraising Chair | Jessica Evans Taylor Henderson | jessica_evans@med.unc.edu taylor_henderson@med.unc.edu |
| Social Co-Chairs | Brittany Cureton Dylane Davis | brittany_cureton@med.unc.edu davisdn@med.unc.edu |
| Webmaster/Historian | Jessica Evans | jessica_evans@med.unc.edu |
| Recruitment Liaisons | Tierra Bynum Princess Onuorah | tierra_bynum@med.unc.edu princess_onuorah@med.unc.edu |
| Minority Men in Medicine (MMM) Coordinators | Nathan Shenkute Theodore Moore II | nathan_shenkute@med.unc.edu theodore_moore@med.unc.edu |
| Minority Women in Medicine (MWM) Coordinators | Victoria Person Dylane Davis | victoria_person@med.unc.edu davisdn@med.unc.edu |
| Minority Round Table Co-Chairs | Imani Sweatt Ariel Harris | imanis@live.unc.edu ariel_harris@med.unc.edu |
| U360 Co-Leaders | Ruthly Francois Christina Williams | ruthly@ad.unc.edu christina_c_williams@med.unc.edu |
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Director, GI Motility Laboratory
yolanda_scarlett@med.unc.edu
SNMA Region IV Officers
Regional Director — Kendra Moore – region4director@snma.org
Associate Regional Director to the North — Kiera Wallace –region4ardnorth@snma.org
Associate Regional Director to the South — Courtney Maddox – region4ardsouth@snma.org
Regional Secretary — Porshaye Watkins –region4secretary@snma.org
Regional Treasurer — Brandi Muldrow –region4treasurer@snma.org
Regional Community Service Liaison — Cassande Besong –region4community@snma.org
Regional Political Advocacy Liaison — Charlz Bisong Jr. –region4pal@snma.org
Regional MAPS Liaison — Kristen Williams
Regional Parliamentarian — Logan Long – region4parliamentarian@snma.org
SNMA National Resources
SNMA National President
Gabriel Felix
National President
MD Candidate
Howard University College of Medicine
president@snma.org
SNMA National Office
Student National Medical Association National Headquarters
5113 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20011
Online: http://www.snma.org
Email: snmamain@email.msn.com
Phone: (202) 882-2881
The Zollicoffer Lectureship was established in 1981 by members of the UNC chapter of the Student National Medical Association with the support of the Dean of the School of Medicine. It was named in honor of Lawrence Zollicoffer, M.D. (1930-1976), the fourth African American graduate of the UNC School of Medicine and founder of the Garwyn Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. The Baltimore community recognized Dr. Zollicoffer as a supporter and activist in the struggle for civil and human rights. Throughout his life, he exemplified qualities which students admire and hope to emulate as future physicians. The Zollicoffer Silent Auction Fundraiser was set up as a way for the SNMA to give back to the community. Each year local businesses, alumni, and friends donate goods and services to be sold at auction. All proceeds from the auction goes to support a non-profit or community program. Your contributions have already made an indelible mark on the lives of those we contact through our many programs and activities.
You can make a donation via Venmo to @UNC_SNMA or by check. Please make all check payable to UNC/SNMA. If you would like to donate goods or services please contact us via email at uncsnma@gmail.com
External Links
National Organization: https://snma.org/default.aspx
Social Media: UNC SNMA Instagram
Heellife: https://heellife.unc.edu/organization/snma