MAPS

Purpose of MAPS:

The purpose of the Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) is to provide under-represented pre-health students with knowledge, skills and experiences that are both prerequisite and concomitant to professional participation in the health care industry. Through the development and augmentation of regional associate chapter programming, it shall strive to enhance recruitment of under-represented students into health care; enrich the academic and professional development of these students; and produce competitive candidates for professional health related programs. This affiliation endeavors to increase the matriculation of these undergraduate members into such programs, with emphasis on medicine, nursing, dentistry and pharmacy.

With the guidance of medical students through the vehicle of SNMA Chartered Chapters, undergraduate members shall have 1) opportunities for interaction with medical school faculty and administrators; 2) receive bottom line information on the medical school admission process and curriculum; and 3) be informed about available resources, summer programs and mentors. This Association shall also provide a means to address the concerns of its membership and those involved in MAPS development.

• How to Start a MAPS Chapter
• MAPS Executive Positions and Responsibilities
• MAPS Liaison

NNLAMS

National Network of Latin American Students

Welcome to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Chapter of the National Network of Latin American Students (NNLAMS) web site!! The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is located in Dallas, Texas and sits amidst several world renown health care facilities such as Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital.

Major Elements:

The UT Southwestern-NNLAMS chapter serves:

1.To unify all Latino medical students into one organization
2. To provide a voice for underrepresented medical students
3. To actively promote recruitment and retention of Latino students at all levels
4. To educate medical students on Latino health issues
5. To advocate for the rights of Latinos in health care
6. To provide leadership opportunities for Latinos
7. To promote volunteerism in the Latino community

For more information please visit the NNLAMS  national website for a historical summary and national events.

UT Southwestern-NNLAMS is an official chapter of the National Network of Latin American Students. NNLAMS is composed of five regions and the southwest region is composed of the states of Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. There are nine active medical schools.

For further questions regarding UT Southwestern NNLAMS chapter contact one of the following officers.

Co-presidents

Marlene Garcia

marlene.garcia@utsouthwestern.edu

Daniel Bujanda

daniel.bujanda@utsouthwestern.edu

Co vice presidents

Theresa Vo

Theresa.Vo@UTSouthwestern.edu

Suselina Acosta

Suselina.Acosta@utsouthwestern.edu 

Secretary

Nora Saavedra

Nora.Saavedra@UTSouthwestern.edu

Volunteer Coordinators

Kimberly Gonzalez

Kymberly.Gonzalez@UTSouthwestern.edu

Carmen Roman

Treasurer

Carlos Velasco

Carlos.Velasco@UTSouthwestern.edu

Social Chair

Adrian Salinas

Adrian.Salinas@UTSouthwestern.edu

SNMA

Major Elements:

The UT Southwestern-SNMA chapter serves:

• To promote the advancement of people of color within the health care profession.
• To educate disadvantaged populations on preventive medicine and health care access. 
• To encourage the matriculation and successful completion of requirements for students enrolled in health care professional, graduate, and medical institutions.
• To disseminate health related information and research pertinent to people of color.
• To support the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center's efforts to increase minority faculty. 
• To sponsor activities in support of SNMA's National protocols and other related activities.

The UT Southwestern-SNMA Chapter takes pride in upholding the goals and objectives of the organization. As such, the Chapter has dedicated members that strive to continuously improve Chapter relations and outreach into the community. The membership is primarily comprised of medical students; however, there are members from the School of Health Professions and Graduate School.  The UT Southwestern-SNMA Chapter promotes and cultivates relationships with on-campus organizations, such as the National Network of Latin-American Medical Students (NNLAMS) and various other student organizations.

For further information please contact one of the SNMA officers listed below.