Student National Medical Association presents:
Integrative Healthcare Summit
Ignite the Spark
Pioneering a Future in Healthcare
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OUR MISSION
To serve as a credible and accurate source of information relevant to minority issues in the field of medical education.
To encourage and foster the development of minority faculty in order to increase the presence of minority mentors and researchers in academic health centers.
To evaluate and cultivate the necessary measures to eradicate practices in the field of health profession education that compromises the goal of providing quality education to minorities
About the Summit
The Integrative Healthcare Summit is a hallmark annual event for the SNMA, where high school and college students from throughout Alabama came together to be introduced to a multitude of health professions, including (but not limited to): Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical and Occupational Therapies, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, etc.
The Integrative Healthcare Summit is a dynamic and transformative event designed to provide high school and college students with insights into diverse healthcare careers and the significance of laying a strong educational foundation. Our summit brings together aspiring healthcare professionals, accomplished practitioners, and educators to create an environment of learning, mentorship, and inspiration.
MEET THE ORGANIZERS
EVENT DIRECTOR
Amanda Assad
FUNDRAISING CHAIR
Jailyn Shepard
ADVERTISING CO-CHAIR
Aiya Finch
WORKSHOP CO-CHAIR
Laci Turner
WORKSHOP CO-CHAIR
Lauren White
ADVERTISING CO-CHAIR
Kayla Baker
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is SNMA?
A: Student National Medical Association is a national organization with the mission of supporting underrepresented medical students along their journey through medical school. There are branches across medical schools in the U.S. and Caribbean Islands. There is also an associated undergraduate subcommittee called National Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students, or MAPS.
Q: Who is the target audience for this conference?
A: We are hoping to target junior and senior high school students, as well as undergraduate college students with any interest in healthcare careers. Our goal is to further expose underrepresented students to fields they would like to know more about.
Q: How much does the registration cost?
A: Registration fee for all students is $15. Please reach out to us directly if you have any extenuating circumstances.
Q: What are the hours for the conference?
A: Check-in and breakfast will begin at 9 AM, our first programming will start at 9:00 AM. We expect the conference to conclude by 5:00PM.
Q: Is transportation available to and from the conference?
A: No, each student who registers must be able to provide their own transportation to make it to Volker Hall at UAB Heersink School of Medicine.
Q: Are my parents allowed to stay with me during the day?
A: Parents are welcome to drop students off in the morning and pick them up at the end of the conference day. There will be a morning session for parents that you are welcome to attend.
Q: When will the schedule of workshops come out?
A: The schedule for workshops can be found under event details. Due to construction on Volker Hall locations and specific will be updated continuously!
Q: Do I need to bring anything with me to the conference?
A: You can bring a notebook and a pen to take notes if you desire, but nothing else is required! We will have supplies for workshops and lunch provided.
Q: How can community individuals other than students get involved?
A: SNMA is accepting donations of all kind (monetary, raffle prizes, food). Please reach out to us at uabsom@snma.org for more direct donation information.
