Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

Established in 1964 by medical students from Howard University and Meharry medical schools, the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is a student-led organization committed to promoting an environment in which underrepresented minoritized medical students can excel, addressing and improving health care delivery to medically underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally humble, and socially conscious physicians. SNMA represents thousands of medical and premedical students consisting primarily of Black and African Americans; however, our dedication to minorities in medicine appeals to all groups of students and professionals. At WashU, SNMA hosts many events to promote student well-being and acclimation while creating spaces for mentorship to flourish from the undergraduate level to residency and beyond. Here at WashU Med, we are privileged to be a part of the rich and diverse history of St. Louis while also recognizing the longstanding health inequities in our surrounding community. SNMA at WashU strives to build bridges within our community, at the medical school, and with the greater St. Louis area. We are so excited for you to join us and can’t wait to see how your presence helps us cultivate a spirit of unity!