Meet the Leadership Team

Welcome!

The Kaiser Fellow and the CSMP Leadership Team are here to facilitate the intentional commitments of all accepted participants in their pursuit to medicine.

Below, you will find each leadership position and their area of concentration to best accomdate you throughout the course of the program.

Please feel free to reach-out with any questions. Allow 24 –48 hours for a response from any CSMP team member.

CSMP Executive Assistant

Lesa Felton

• Manages the calendar schedule
• Manages CSMP communication
• Reports program misconduct to the SNMA-Kaiser Fellow
• Creates and provides CSMP meeting links via Microsoft TEAMS
• Contact:CSMPExecAssistant@snma.org

CSMP Student Liaison

Jaleyea Foster

• Mentee advocate
• Joint effort in creating virtual mixers
• Supports each mentee’s success in the program
• Contact:CSMPLiaison@snma.org

CSMP Mentee Coordinators

Anita Anidu & Peace Senkungu

• Help facilitate the mentee workshops
• Joint control of mentee program attendance
• Responsible for designating mentee’s e-mail correspondence
• Joint control of workshop flyers and surveys
• Avaiable with the Kaiser Fellow to answer general questions regarding the CSMP program
• Contact:CSMP.MenteeCoordinator@snma.org

Workshop Coordinator

Shania Louis-Byron

• Joint control of workshop attendance
• Joint responsibility for providing program links, passwords, recorded sessions, and the monthly workshop agenda
• Available to receive any workshop suggestions
• Contact:CSMPCurricula@snma.org

Physician Mentor Coach

LaTriece Haskins

• Supports mentee and physician mentor relationships
• Joint effort in creating virtual mixers
• Joint effort in creating workshops for the physician mentors.
• Joint effort in creating a mentee-mentor match
• Contact:CSMP.PhysicianMentCoach@snma.org

Education Medical School Mentor Coach

Chutavion Walker

• Help support the CSMP mentees and current medical student mentor relationship
• Joint effort in creating monthly mentor workshop
• Joint effort in facilitating a mentee-mentor match
• Contact:CSMP.EdMedMentCoach@snma.org

Community Program & Research Coordinator

Priscilla Mecklembourg

• Provides opportunities to connect to available internships, scholarships/grants, research, and community service
• Joint effort in creating workshops that expose leadership opportunities.
• Help assist CSMP mentees with an informative approach when presenting research projects at conferences, that include RLI, NLI, NMA, RMEC, AMEC
• Contact:CSMPResearch@snma.org

Digital Content & Brand Ambassador

Anastaciya Wheeler

• Joint effort in posting CSMP website information and program updates
• Questions about social media
• Responsible for CSMP uploads on Social Media
• Joint effort in creating CSMP testimonials-Past mentees share their CSMP experience.
• Manage CSMP Publicity: Publication usually takes place on the SNMA website, Facebook, Instagram or youtube.
• Contact:CSMPCreates@snma.org

All About CSMP

CSMP Summary

Considering the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals banned pre-medical students from shadowing or volunteering in a clinical setting. As a result, this created a lack of experience and education that would further divide the growing population of diversity in medicine; therefore, reducing the number of diversified medical school applicants. Subsequently, highlighting healthcare inadequacies across the United States of America–accentuating systemic injustice and the growing disparities amongst marginalized communities and vulnerable populations, that include people of color. For this reason, the SNMA–Kaiser Permanente Fellow and Medical School Graduate decided to create a pathway that would bridge higher education and mentorship to support underrepresented minorities in their pursuit of a career in medicine. In 2021, the Clinical Shadowing & Mentorship Program (CSMP) started a nationwide initiative with a comprehensive approach in targeting cultural competence in healthcare at the root–namely medical education. The SNMA's partnership with Kaiser Permanente of Northern California continues to support the SNMA-Kaiser Fellow in advocating for minorities of racial and ethnic disparities through the CSMP enrichment program.

Moreover, the CSMP enrichment program focuses on recognizing resolutions that can cease the barriers associated with these communities; obstacles that often make it difficult to seek knowledge and experience through clinical shadowing and science related research. All qualified applicants will participate in several professional development training workshops that are accompanied by numerous supportive virtual clinical shadowing experiences and interesting case-based studies in medicine. In addition, a one-on-one peer mentorship with a board-certified physician or a current medical student will be assigned to all participants in support of their learning process. CSMP is a wonderful and beneficial opportunity that will help prepare minorities in becoming a strong medical school applicant and a clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious future physician.

Our Mission

We are committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority pre-medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians through our CSMP enrichment program.

Services

What does CSMP have to offer?

CSMP provides several opportunities for minority premedical students who are currently undergraduates, recently graduated, PostBac students and gap year students with a strong desire to apply to medical school.

Our uniqueness and commitment to the CSMP program includes:

• A virtual experience that supports education and medicine.
• A different approach to clinical shadowing.
• Provide mentees with the flexibility to attend workshops on-line,
• A mentor to achieve educational and professional goals: medical student and a physician mentor,
• A team available to help with:
• Professional development,
• Resume building,
• Medical school personal statement,
• Interviews.
• An open space and opportunity to virtually interact with peers from different backgrounds and experiences.
• A comfortable environment where one can strive.
• A professional networking platform.

What should mentees expect by the end of this program:

• A mentee-mentor relationship,
• Experience in writing a cover letter and resume,
• Confidence in writing a personal statement for medical school,
• Confidence in creating an elevator pitch,
• Confidence when preparing for an interview,
• Established leadership skills,
• Opportunity to return as a member of the CSMP Leadership Team,
• Opportunity to network,
• Improved study skills,
• Improved test taking strategies,
• Improved time management skills,
• Established comfort for public speaking,
• Gained knowledge about research opportunities,
• Increased medical terminology knowledge and a better understanding of related sciences,
• Gained clinical shadowing experience.

Events

Be the first to know about any current or upcoming event, by staying connected to CSMP!

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News

CSMP would like to recognize their students for their hard work and dedication in the program. Each month we will post 1 student and celebrate them!

JANUARY'S SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to Kaya Moody for being one of this month's Mentee of the Month! Her commitment to excellence and positive impact to the CSMP program is truly commendable. Your enthusiasm and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Keep up the fantastic work Kaya.

Let's give a round of applause to the outstanding Fatima Sanchez! Her attendance and active engagement have earned this selection as this month's Mentee of the Montha. Fatima showcases a strong commitment to CSMP. Congratulations to Fatima for setting the bar high and being a shining example of excellence!

NOVEMBER'S SPOTLIGHT

Let's give a resounding round of applause to the exceptional Darrell Salako! His consistent dedication, active engagement, and boundless enthusiasm have led to his well-deserved selection as November's Mentee of the Month. Darrell truly exemplifies the essence of a model mentee, showcasing a strong commitment to personal growth and program success. Darrell continues to interact with presenters, keep his camera on, show engagement during sessions and always maintains a positive attitude. Congratulations to Darrell for setting the bar high and being a shining example of excellence!

OCTOBER'S SPOTLIGHT

Congratulations to Maurice Furet, our first 2023-2024 CSMP Mentee of the Month! His unwavering passion for medicine has truly set him apart, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and a genuine enthusiasm for the field. His captivating words have been an inspiration to CSMP. Maurices dedication has made him a well deserving recipient of this award. We are excited to witness the continued growth and success of a promising mentee in the CSMP community. Well done, Maurice

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Calling ALL Raising 2nd-Years Medical Students!

Kaiser Permanente of Northern California will open their application portal for rising 2nd years to apply for a summer rotation.

Application Opens: October 1st

Who can apply: Must be a current 1st-year medical student at the time of submitting an application and a rising 2nd-year at the time of the start of the program.

Introduction to Integrated Healthcare (IIHC)

2024 Virtual Summer Program for Rising 2nd-Year Medical Students*

Session One: June 8-28 or Session Two: July 6-26

Since 2013 the Introduction to Integrated Health Care (IIHC) program has successfully afforded medical students completing their first year an opportunity to experience the Kaiser Permanente integrated healthcare system which values technology, prevention, and a diverse workforce to obtain national-leading quality outcomes for its patients. Medical students will experience the healthcare system of tomorrow today at Kaiser Permanente and learn more about our excellent residency programs.

We are pleased to offer two virtual training sessions covering a Deliberate Practice framework, accessing and sustaining an optimized performance and learning state, and developing a commitment and meta-outcome to support student focus, intrinsic motivation, and Step 1 Exam Success. The second component will focus on developing an Exam Preparation Plan and Schedule, applying learning strategies, and test-taking strategies to support their Exam preparation activities. For more information CLICK HERE!

-You may also frequently return to the SNMA website for updated information.

Join

How to Join CSMP

If you are interested in joining CSMP, here are the steps to follow:

When can I apply?
Application portal will open in April.

Where can I find the application?
Stay posted to the SNMA website for updated information about the CSMP’s open application.

What will I need to support my application?
You must be a current dues paying member of SNMA.

Is CSMP free to join?
Yes

When will the program begin?
In August. Upon acceptance you will receive the final date.

How long is the program?
8 months - No workshops during the month of December

How often will we have a workshop?
3 or 4 times a month

Who to contact:

The SNMA-Kaiser Fellow: kaiserfellow@snma.org

If accepted, you must understand your commitment to the program:

You must attend all scheduled events.

You will need access to an electronic device and internet.

You must attend all events in a smart casual attire.

You should arrive on time for each event; usually hosted at 8:00 pm EST during the week. May include some Sundays.

You must maintain professionalism during each 90 minutes (about 1 and a half hours) session.

You should arrive to each event prepared to ask questions.

You should be familiar with the use of Microsoft Teams.

You should be prepared to take notes, using your laptop or a notebook.

*3 absents or more will result in an automatic dismissal from the program.

Connect with Us

Testimonials

CSMP Alumni share their experiences in the program and provide encouraging advice to any interested pre-medical student.

If you would like to share your experience in CSMP, please send a blurb or a video to csmpcreates@snma.org.

Get Involved & Connect with Us

Are you a SNMA Scholar, Board-Certified Physician, Patient Advocate, or a Medical Research Expert?

Then, get involved and become a speaker at one of our CSMP events or workshops. Our program supports social and leadership development for a career in medicine.

We seek professional individuals with a background in:

Education
Medical Sciences & Research
Finance
Health Equity & Equality
Advocacy in areas of diversity, healthcare, justice, and social awareness
Test preparation, such as MCAT
Leadership
Professional Writing
Resume Building
Medical School application and the addmission process
Writing grant proposals

*If you are interested, please contact the Kaiser Fellow to schedule a date for you to speak and educate our growing CSMP community.

Are You Considering a Mentor Position? Would you like to Mentor one of our CSMP Students?

Apply to be a CSMP Mentor! The CSMP Program seeks board-cerified physicians and currently enrolled medical students to help guide our students throughout their medical career.

*If you are interested, please contact the Kaiser Fellow for more information.