UMass SNMA-MAPS

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We are the Student National Medical Association - Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (SNMA

The objectives of SNMA-MAPS are to foster a close relationship among under-represented, pre-medical and pre-health students, faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, along with medical professionals to encourage leadership and acquaint students with the requirements necessary for pursuing the medical and pre-health profession. Our Philosophy: Any active member regardless race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, shall receive access to all resources and opportunities provided by SNMA-MAPS in hopes of helping them achieve their future goals and aspirations in any medical or health related field.

10/10/2026

🩺 SNMA-MAPS First GBM Recap!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first GBM of the semester! We had a great time meeting new members, introducing our E-Board, and putting teamwork to the test with our LEGO challenge! 🧱

Stay tuned for more exciting events this semester! 👀

10/04/2026

🍫 Introducing our M&M Speed Dating Mixer!

Ready to meet your mentor or mentee? 👀 Join us for a fun way to get to know potential matches through a roulette-style setup with icebreaker questions to help get the conversations going! At the end, you’ll fill out a quick survey and list the 3 people you vibed with the most to help us make mentor-mentee matches. Can’t wait to see you there!

📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ 6:30–8 PM
📍 Bartlett Room 61

09/30/2026

📣 Join SNMA-MAPS at the Regional Medical Education Conference (RMEC) hosted by Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine! 🩺

RMEC will feature keynote speakers, leadership and advocacy sessions, a pre-med forum, research presentations, networking opportunities, community service, and more throughout the conference. 📚

📍 Dartmouth College – Geisel School of Medicine
📅 Friday, October 9 at 6 PM – Saturday, October 10 at 5 PM

🎟️ Interested in attending? Registration and conference details are available through the link in our bio! Please note that SNMA-MAPS is not providing conference tickets or transportation to and from RMEC.

09/24/2026

SNMA-MAPS Welcome Back General Interest Meeting! 🩺

Come join us for our first general interest meeting of the semester! Whether you’re a returning member or interested in getting involved for the first time, come meet other students, learn more about SNMA-MAPS, and hear about what we have planned for the semester.

We’ll also have a team-based LEGO challenge to put your communication and teamwork skills to the test 👀

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th
⏰ 6-7:15 PM
📍Skinner Hall Room 201

09/20/2026

Are you interested in having someone to turn to for advice, guidance, and support throughout your time at UMass? Our Mentorship & Mentee Program is a great way to connect with other students and build a supportive connection within SNMA-MAPS.

Mentors and mentees will be paired based on preferences, including healthcare interests, personality, and more.

If you’re interested, fill out the M&M Interest Form linked in our Instagram bio via Linktree!🍫

09/19/2026

Stop by and come support MAPS with some fall favorites like c***r and donuts! 🍎🍩

Join us Sept. 24th from 11 AM–3 PM in the Student Union Lobby. We’ll have Atkins donuts, c***r, and trivia!

🍩 Donuts: $3
🍎 C***r: $3
🍩🍎 Both: $5
🎡 $1 spin for a potential prize + free spin with any purchase

09/08/2026

Welcome back, MAPS!📚
Hope everyone had a great summer! Stay tuned for upcoming events, opportunities, and more this semester. We’re excited to see everyone back on campus 🩺

08/25/2026

Congratulations to our former MAPS Co-Mentorship Chair, Sudan! 🥳🎓

Sudan graduated with a major in Biology. As Co-Mentorship Chair, she helped oversee the M&M program for MAPS.

During her time at UMass, she served as a TA for Physiology and Biology 152 and served as a RA in the Health and Exercise Lab. She also completed an athletic nutrition internship with the UMass athletics department. She is currently shadowing an optometrist, cardiologist, and disability services professional.

Sudan is currently working part-time while studying for the MCAT. She plans to transition into a medical assistant role and take on hospice volunteering opportunities as she continues preparing for her future in medicine.

✨ Advice from Sudan: “If someone tells you no, you’re talking to the wrong person. You can be and do anything you want to in this life. Never let anyone deter you or tell you otherwise.”

08/21/2026

Congratulations to our former MAPS PR Officer and Event Coordinator, Christine! 🥳🎓

Christine graduated with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on the Pre-PA track. Throughout her time at UMass, she was involved in research, clinical shadowing, and MAPS leadership. She worked in the Rotello Lab researching antibiotic-resistant biofilms and shadowed at Reliant Medical Group in optometry, dermatology, and pediatrics.

This September, Christine will begin working as an Emergency Technician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She hopes to gain valuable clinical experience as she prepares for PA school. She will also continue doing nails as a creative outlet and a way to make time for something she loves.

✨ Advice from Christine: “A closed mouth never gets fed.” Send those cold emails and reach out to the opportunities you want. You never know what will stick unless you try! Remember to make time for something you love to help balance the burnout that can come with pursuing a path in medicine and healthcare.

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