Student National Medical Association​
​Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
The Washington University School of Medicine SNMA chapter is committed to serving the St. Louis community by partnering with local community organizations and schools on health and educational projects.
​INITIATIVES
Health Professional Recruitment and Exposure Program
(HPREP)
HPREP is a national SNMA program designed for middle and high school students who are interested in entering an allied health care field. Medical students visit these schools and give demonstrations on the cardiovascular system and respiratory system as well as having a field trip day at the medical school. Local students also have the opportunity to interact with medical students, residents and attending physicians who share their stories about why they entered the medical field and offer information about how to get into college and medical school.
Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience (CSMB)
This is a mentorship program with the newly established high school magnet program. Medical students act as mentors to students interested in medicine and healthcare specialties. These relationships are one-on-one. They are meant to facilitate the development of the high school students. Relationships last two years with students communicating through email and in person.
Minority Association of Premedical Students (MAPS)
MAPS is our link to minority premedical students at Washington University. Medical students serve as mentors, participate in panel discussions and provide information about the MCAT, medical school application processes, and classes.
Schnuck's Screenings
This weekly health screening program is run and organized by students as a way to provide healthcare to people in the community. Students perform blood glucose tests and blood pressure readings and encourage those with worrisome findings to establish a relationship with a primary care physician for follow up.
Culinary Medicine
Students educate community members about proper nutrition and the consequences of unhealthy eating. They also show them how to cook a nutritious meals during each session. We hope to help people make informed food decisions and teach them how to prepare healthy meals.