The UC Davis Student National Medical Association (SNMA) Chapter has a long, strong tradition of community service. SNMA is the nation's oldest and largest organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color, and has invested much effort in promoting the status quo of minorities, particularly African-Americans. Our Imani Clinic provides free health care year-round to Sacramento residents, and our annual Ulezi Family Health Faire provides free health screenings and invaluable health care information to the community of Oak Park. We must continue in this tradition of community service while adding another dimension....mentoring. Now it is time to reach out and to mentor young people so they may be inspired to pursue their career aspirations. UC Davis SNMA is in the process of establishing a Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) chapter for undergraduates, and coordinating a scholarship for high school students as well as a medical school workshop day. It is our hope that these efforts will help more minorities to pursue careers in the health field to eventually serve medically underserved areas.

More information may be found at the Student National Medical Association homepage.