Latino Medical Student Association
About
The Latino Medical Student Association – Southwest (LMSA-SW), is an organization that strives to support and unify all Latinx medical students in our region (Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) while educating them on the healthcare realm to address and raise awareness of health disparities pertinent to these Latino communities.
We encourage support and unity amongst our members by fostering a spirit of Mi Familia through volunteer opportunities, mentorship, involvement of communities, social outlets, and providing necessary assistance in areas of wellbeing, financial security, and academic opportunities in assistance to successfully completing a medical education.
Part of our mission statement is to continue to educate and advocate cultural diversity in the field of medicine. Through our efforts to increase the quality of healthcare for the Southwest, we hope to not only increase awareness of health disparities affecting these communities but also to advocate for the rights of BIPOC individuals through health care policy. We also focus on providing an accessible, unifying, and comfortable space for all pre-medical students. Due to this, our efforts are centered in providing opportunities, resources, and support for members.
Our organization cares deeply about the success of all pre-medical students, both Latinx and those with other cultural backgrounds. We realize that throughout your medical careers you will face Latinx patients who need your help, and we strive to make members knowledgeable and compassionate toward all their patients.
General meetings will be bi-weekly and begin at 7 PM CST for the Fall 2024 semester:
1st General Meeting - September 11th, 2024
2nd General Meeting - September 25th, 2024
3rd General Meeting - October 9th, 2024
4th General Meeting - October 23rd, 2024
5th General Meeting - November 6th, 2024
6th General Meeting - November 20th, 2024
LMSA Links:
GroupMe Chat:
https://groupme.com/join_group/65972838/yi5TER1O
LinkTree:
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/lmsautsa?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=