Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
Saint Louis University School of Medicine students are strongly encouraged to develop leadership skills through the Student National Medical Association.
The SNMA is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students and addressing the needs of underserved communities. Our goal is to increase the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. The mission of the Saint Louis University Chapter is to provide advocacy, community service, celebrate diversity and increase the pipeline of underrepresented minority students who consider and prepare for medical and scientific careers.
Connect with Saint Louis University School of Medicine's SNMA Chapter
Chapter Co-lead
Maya Hines
First-year Medical Student
maya.hines@health.slu.edu
Chapter Co-lead
April Lewis
First-year Medical Student
april.lewis@health.slu.edu
Secretary
Tyric Goode
First-year Medical Student
tyric.goode@health.slu.edu
Treasurer
Academic Chair
Community Outreach
Ritika JainFirst-year Medical Student
MAPS
Katelyn Williams
First-year Medical Student
katelyn.williams@health.slu.edu
Public Relations Director
Kristen WoodyThird-year Medical Student
SNMA/MSG Liaison
Wellness Chair
SLU SNMA Committees
Academic Excellence Committee
The Academic Excellence committee plans initiatives to support SLU-SNMA in their academic
efforts to improve retention. Including but not limited to practice question sessions
with specialists and STEP planning.
Aisha Hassan, Academic Chair
aishat.hassan@health.slu.edu
Community Outreach Committee
The Community Outreach Committee plans and executes community service initiatives
that SLU-SNMA can participate in within and outside of the SLUSOM network. Including
but not limited to fundraising, high school pipelines, and blood pressure screenings.
Ritika Jain, Community Outreach Chair
ritika.jain.1@health.slu.edu
Curriculum Committee
The curriculum committee exists so that that URMs at SLU have the resources and support
necessary to thrive while matriculating through the SLUSOM.
Derian Taylor, Curriculum Chair
derian.taylor@health.slu.edu
Recruitment Committee
The recruitment committee works to ensure URM students are enrolling at SLUSOM.
Derian Taylor, Recruitment Chair
derian.taylor@health.slu.edu
Wellness Committee
The Wellness Committee plans activities and initiatives that promote a healthy lifestyle
and social balance for SLU-SNMA members.
Courtney Cosby, Wellness Chair
courtney.cosby@health.slu.edu
Faculty and Staff Sponsors
Javonda Quinn, M.A.
Program Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
javonda.quinn@health.slu.edu
Denise Hooks-Anderson, M.D.
Interim Assistant Dean, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
denise.hooksanderson@health.slu.edu
Contact the Saint Louis University School of Medicine SNMA chapter at slusnma@gmail.com.To check out upcoming events or learn how to become a member, visit the official SLUSOM SNMA chapter website. You can also connect with SLUSNMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. For more information on Student National Medical Association, visit snma.org.
Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
The Latino Medical Student Association at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, founded in spring of 2017, unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community. Its vision is: Unifying Medical Students to promote Latino health. Its objectives include efforts to:
- Unify all Latino medical students into one organization
- Provide a voice for underrepresented medical students
- Actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels
- Educate medical students on Latino health issues
- Advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care
- Provide leadership opportunities for Latinos
- Promote volunteerism in the Latino community
The LMSA at SLU School of Medicine provides monthly health screenings and opportunities to participate in national and regional conferences.
Connect with Saint Louis University School of Medicine's LMSA Chapter
Chapter Co-leads
Yanira Reynaga
First-year Medical Student
yanira.reynaga@health.slu.edu
First-year Medical Student
Education Chair
alesandra.espinoza@health.slu.edu
Mentorship Chair
armando.delvalle@health.slu.edu
Finance Chair
Jefferson Tyler
First-year Medical Student
jefferson.tyler@health.slu.edu
Social Chair
Zoe Henkes
First-year Medical Student
zoe.henkes@health.slu.edu
Community Engagement
Grace Garcia
First-year Medical Student
grace.garcia@health.slu.edu
Community Outreach
Bret Chavarria
First-year Medical Student
bret.chavarria@health.slu.edu
Faculty and Staff Sponsors
Javonda Quinn, M.A.
Program Director, Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
javonda.quinn@health.slu.edu
Yuna Ayala, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
yuna.ayala@health.slu.edu
Email slulmsa@gmail.com to be kept up to date on our events and to be added to our Latinx student groupme chat. Events are announced in the SLUSOM Weekly Mailer and through the email list.
You can also find the LMSA Midwest on Facebook and LMSA SOM chapter on Instagram.
Become a Latino Medical Student Association member. Sign up at the National Latino Medical Student Association website.