Outreach Programs and Events
Although one-fourth of the nation’s population is of color, less than 10% of its physicians represent that diversity. Evidently, there is an unmet need stemming from three general weaknesses:
- Passive recruitment and targeted exposure of underrepresented minority (URM) students to this field of study
- Inadequate preparation of URM students for the rigorous pursuit of careers in medicine
- A lack of a multi-faceted support structure for students already embroiled in these undertakings.
To create a diverse healthcare system, students’ preparation should begin very early in their academic career. The SNMA prioritizes exposure and education starting early through programs like REACH Delta, Health Professions Recruitment Engagement Program (HPREP) and the Minority Association for Pre-medical Student (MAPS).
