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International/Cultural Organizations

The Association of African-American Scientists (TAAAS)

The Association of African-American Scientists is a society committed to supporting the success of African-American scientists at UT Southwestern through career development, recruitment and retention efforts, and community outreach endeavors.

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Association of Native American Medical Students

Founded in 2001, the Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is a student organization representing Native American graduates, health professionals, and students throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our goals include providing support and resources for all Native Americans currently enrolled in various allied health professions schools.

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Chinese Student and Scholar Association (CSSA)

The goals of this organization are to provide help and entertainment to Chinese students and scholars and to enhance connections among them. The majority of its members are Chinese students and scholars from mainland China. However, the organization and most of the activities are open to all students.

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Healing Hands for Guatemala

Spring Break service trip to Antigua – we provide health care to a rural community in the area of Antigua, Guatemala.

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Home and Abroad

Founded in fall 2015, Home and Abroad is an annual global health publication by medical students at UT Southwestern. It was established to share ideas, inform discussions, and inspire action on issues of global health importance. Our mission is to provide a varied perspective on global health endeavors, initiatives, and achievements by the student body, faculty, and friends and to promote ideas, innovations, and advancements with medical applications locally and globally. Our goal is to become the premier literary forum utilizing multidisciplinary approaches to address challenges in global medicine by providing our readers insightful and accurate information on pertinent global health topics.

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International Medical Exchange Program Club

The International Medical Exchange Program (IMEP) Club is a unique opportunity for students passionate about global health, cross-cultural exchange, and advancing their medical education through international experiences. Our mission is to inspire and support students in exploring the world of medicine beyond borders by connecting them with life-changing rotations, research opportunities, and cultural experiences in partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center and Université Paris Descartes in Paris, France.

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Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)

The Latino Medical Student Association at UT Southwestern strives to unify all Latino/medical students while addressing health issues pertinent to the Hispanic population. By encouraging unity among our members, LMSA aims to foster a spirit of “Mi Familia” through volunteer opportunities, social outlets, and assistance in the successful completion of a medical education. We also strive to unify ourselves with all student populations on campus, promoting the free exchange of ideas, culture, and compassion. As part of our mission statement to improve cultural diversity in the field of medicine, LMSA actively recruits Latino applicants to UT Southwestern while encouraging young minorities to pursue higher learning institutions.

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Latinx Students of Health Professions (LSHP)

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Society for the Advancement of Chicano/Hispanic and Native Americans in Sciences (SACNAS)

SACNAS at UTSW is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Hispanic/Latine and Native Americans in the sciences. SACNAS facilitates opportunities to advance the professional and personal development of its members through the participation in activities that embody our core principles of service, diversity, and inclusivity. As a chapter, we are open to all UTSW students, post-docs, and faculty with an interest in promoting equal access to STEM education and validation to underrepresented groups.

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SAFFRON: Asian Food for Robust, Optimal, Nutrition - A Culturally Tailored Digital Tool for South Asian Dietary Transitions

A healthy diet is not a one-size-fits-all prescription, with traditional meals looking different for patients from various cultural backgrounds. However, medical dietary recommendations are often centered around Eurocentric foods, increasing the difficulty to make dietary changes for underrepresented groups. SAFFRON, South Asian Foods for Robust Optimal Nutrition, is an interactive, personalizable, culturally informed web-based platform was developed to address this gap and improve dietary adherence by facilitating transitions. through a culturally tailored web-based platform.

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South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA)

Founded in 1999, SAMSA is a social organization formed to address issues that concern South Asians as physicians, create camaraderie among medical students at UT Southwestern, and educate fellow colleagues about South Asian culture. Our goals are met through monthly meetings and socials, participation in school events, and volunteerism in the community.

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Southwestern Middle East and North Africa Student Association

Founded in fall 2023, the Southwestern Middle East North Africa (MENA) Student Association is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern and North African cultures. Our mission is to create an environment where students of all experiences can gather to explore, appreciate, and learn about the diverse heritage, history, gastronomy, and traditions of the MENA+ region. MENA’s cultural focus primarily includes those of Persian, Arab, and Turkish origin.

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Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

SNMA is committed to improving medical care for all people of color by strengthening the pipeline of minority students that consider and prepare for medical and scientific careers. Its community mentoring programs provide science appreciation and education, mentoring, as well as academic enrichment to elementary, middle, high school, and college students interested in pursuing health-related careers. Working through local chapters, SNMA is proud to organize and sponsor local pipeline programs that directly serve minority students at several levels of education: the Minority Association of Pre-medical Students (MAPS), the Health Professions Recruitment and Exposure Program (HPREP), and the Youth Science Enrichment Program (YSEP). Within medical schools, SNMA chapters provide academic preparation, recruitment, and retention programming in efforts to diversify the face of medicine and create clinically excellent and socially conscious physicians.

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Taiwanese Student Association (TSA)

Founded in spring 2013 as a social organization to bring people of Taiwanese origin together, TSA aims to assist recruitment of new Taiwanese students and to help newcomers to settle down in Dallas. Several social events are hosted throughout the year to bring entertainment to the members and to enhance connections among individuals who are interested in Taiwanese culture.

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