Who We Are

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 7,000 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.

From the President I am honored to welcome you into the 2007-2008 Student National Medical Association programmatic year! My name is C. Rory Goodwin and I am very thankful to serve as the 44th National President of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA). read more

The Organization SNMA is a student-governed organization with more than 7,000 members around the country and the Caribbean. The ultimate governing body of SNMA is the House of Delegates (HOD), which is made up of all Active SNMA members. The HOD convenes annually at the SNMA National Convention, held in conjunction with the Annual Medical Education Conference, to make important decisions about the organization’s direction and declarations regarding health policy and the state of health care. read more