Student National Medical Association​
​Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
About Our SNMA Chapter
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the nation’s oldest and largest student organization focused on the needs and concerns of minority medical students and the community.
The Washington University School of Medicine chapter of SNMA is committed to encouraging minority high school and premedical students to enter health professions by providing them with information and inspiration through minority role models. We focus on this through three programs:
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Health Profession Recruitment and Education Program (HPREP)
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Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (CSMB) Mentorship
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Minority Association of Pre-health Students (MAPS)
Our chapter is also committed to promoting diversity in medicine within our medical school community. Our SNMA chapter strives to promote discussion and open dialogue about diversity issues impacting our medical school campus. We are also involved on a regional and national level via SNMA conferences to make our students aware of larger diversity initiatives throughout the country.
The Health Outreach Program is a joint initiative by WUSM’S PHIG and SNMA. Programs under HOPS include:
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Schnucks Screenings
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Culinary Medicine

Mission Statement
To promote an environment in which minority medical students can excel, to increase social consciousness within the medical community, and to improve healthcare delivery to the medically underserved.
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SNMA History
Established in 1964 by medical students from Howard University and Meharry Medical Schools, SNMA has contributed over 50 years of committed service to communities. SNMA represents thousands of medical and premedical students consisting primarily of African Americans; however, our dedication to minorities in medicine appeals to all groups of students and professionals.
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