Saturday, January 25
8 AM - 4:30 PM for college students
8 AM – 2 PM for highschool students
Mission Statement
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent, and socially conscious physicians.
About Meeting of the Minds Conference
- Goal #1 : Expanding outreach to pre-medical and high school students is crucial for providing early exposure, guidance, and resources needed to navigate the demanding journey to a medical career successfully.
- Goal#2: To present an opportunity for medical students who are URiM to network with URiM physicians and advise them on different specialties of interest and the offer direction on the Match process
- Goal #3: Networking is vital for students on the journey to medicine, as it fosters interpersonal skills and professional development essential for a successful medical career.
Meet the SNMA Executive Board
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Veronica Able-Thomas
Co-President
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Jakayla Moses
Co-President
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Ambrasia Fuller
Vice President
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Jayda Hart
Recording Secretary
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Melfry Gonzalez
Treasurer
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JD Dawson
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) Liaison
Schedules for the Day
7:30 AM …………………………………………………………….. Check-in / Breakfast
8:30 AM……………………………………………………………... Welcome
9:00 AM …………………………………………………………….. Admission to Med School (Q&A)
10:00 AM ………………………………………………………….... Med School Tour
11:00 AM …………………………………………………………… EMT demonstration
11:50 AM …………………………………………………………… Pre-Med Crash Course
12:30 PM …………………………………………………………… Lunch
1:00 PM …………………………………………………………….. Keynote Speaker
2:00 PM …………………………………………………………….. Group photo/closing remarks/giveaways
7:30 AM …………………………………………………………….. Check-in / Breakfast
8:30 AM …………………………………………………………….. Welcome
9:00 AM …………………………………………………………….. Admission to Med School (Q&A)
10:00 AM …………………………………………………………… Med School Tour
11:00 AM …………………………………………………………… Medical Workshops
12:30 PM …………………………………………………………… Lunch
1:00 PM …………………………………………………………….. Keynote Speaker
2:00 PM …………………………………………………………….. Group photo
2:25 PM …………………………………………………………….. Medical Student Panel
3:30 PM …………………………………………………………….. Medical specialty speed dating
4:30 PM …………………………………………………………….. Closing Remarks
12:30 PM …………………………………………………………… Lunch and Mingle
1:00 PM …………………………………………………………….. Keynote Speaker
2:25 PM …………………………………………………………….. Physician/Medical Student Round Table
Dress Code
FAQ's
The registration for SNMA Annual Meeting of the Minds will open and close on the following dates: October 1st, 2024 - December 1st, 2024.
A $5 non-refundable registration fee is required for college students attending the Meeting of the Minds 2025.
Due to spacing limitations, high school students are allowed to have 1 parent/guardian attend. For all other students, only the student is able to attend.
GIVEAWAY. High school attendees will have the chance to win SAT/ACT prep materials. Pre-medical college students will have the chance to win MCAT prep materials
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided during the conference. Please indicate any dietary restrictions.
Parking will take place in the P2 parking garage. There will be signs to designate where to go.