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SNMA Mission
Position Eligibility
National Leadership Positions
National Leadership Position Responsibilities
What to do if you want to run for office?
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OurMission
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
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EligibilityRequirements
All Nationally elected or appointed officers must be Active
Members in good academic standing
Professional Board Members must be Active Members in residency or fellowship or Patron/Physician Members
The Pre-Medical Board Member must be an Associate or Active
Member in good academic standing, except for Associate
Members with a conferred bachelor’s degree, not enrolled at an academic institution, and intenting to apply to medical school
National Leadership
National Board of Directors
National Chairperson of the Board
National President
National President-Elect
National Vice President
Pre-Medical Board Member
Speaker of the House
Parliamentarian
Professional Board Members (4)
Treasurer
Secretary
Regional Director to the Executive Committee
Regional Directors (10)
National Committee Officers
HOUSE
OF DELEGATES (HOD, The Supreme Governing Body of SNMA
Delegates of Pre-Medical and Medical Students from Active MAPS & SNMA Chapters.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (BOD)
Brings recommendations to HOD-elected officers. Meets quarterly at National Conferences (NLI and AMEC).
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC)
Brings recommendations to BOD. Meets when BOD is not in session
NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS (NCC)
Executes National President’s Executive Agenda. Executes Programmatic work of SNMA.
REGIONAL
DIRECTORS (RD)
Manages all financial, administrative and programmatic activities in a region. Selfgoverning but must be in accordance to National Constitution.
OTHER BOD MEMBERS
STRATEGIC PLANNING COUNCIL
(SPC)
Recommends strategies for organizational improvement to the BOD, EC, ED, and Emeriti.
SNMA HEADQUARTERS Overseen
SNMA & MAPS CHAPTERS
Self-governing
SNMANational LeadershipStructure
Leadershipatthe NationalLevel
House of Delegates
(HOD) elected positions:
National President-
Elect
National Vice
President
Pre-Medical Board
Member
Speaker of the House
Parliamentarian
Professional Board
Member
Board of Directors (BOD)
elected positions:
Chairperson of the Board
Treasurer
Secretary
Regional Director to the Executive Committee
Presidential Appointments
National Committee
Officers
National Vice Chairs
National Future Leadership Project (NFLP) Co-Directors
*The 10 Regional Directors also serve on the National Board, but they are elected by their respective Regions
HODElectedPositions
President-Elect
Non-voting member of the BOD
Executive Agenda Development and learning the role of National
President
Assist the President in implementation of the current
Executive Agenda
Serves as the Chairperson of the Elections Committee Secretary of the Executive Committee
*3-Year Commitment
HODElectedPositions
Vice President
Works with President on the implementation of the Executive Agenda
Provides support to National Committee Co-Chairs regarding implementation of national protocols and programs
Coordinated programming with National Committees
Voting Member of the BOD and Executive Committee
HODElectedPositions
Speaker of the House
Chairperson of the HOD business meetings at AMEC
Assists in the distribution of documentation to the chapters and respective delegates
Educates and provides information for all Active Members during the administrative year in preparation for the HOD
Perform the installation of National Officers Azaziah Parker
Speaker of the House of Delegates
HODElectedPositions
Pre-Medical Board Member
Assist the President in the implementation of the Executive Agenda as it pertains to premedical students
Chairperson of the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) Committee
Serves as a resource for all committees regarding premedical enrichment programming by SNMA chapters
Oversees the activities, documentation, and leadership of MAPS chapters
Voting member of the BOD and Executive Committee
Oversees the constitution, its interpretation, and its amendment
Assists with updating the Policies and Procedures Manual Ensures BOD meetings are run following Robert’s Rules of Order
BODElectedPositions
National Chairperson
Convenes and presides over all Board of Directors meetings
Participates in the negotiation of and signs all contractual agreements
Oversees the daily operations of the
National Headquarters
2 Year Commitment
*Has to have served on the Board of Directors for at least one year*
National Chairperson of the Board
Myke Spencer
BODElectedPositions
Treasurer
Provides guidance and makes recommendations on financial matters affecting the organization
Collaborates with Chairperson of the BOD to prepare and adhere to organization’s budget
Ensures proper management of the organization’s bank and investment accounts
Collaborate with regional treasurers to collect and review financial statements of regions and chapters
Chairperson of the Finance Committee
Non voting member of the BOD Ashley Spooner National Treasurer treasurer@snma.org
BODElectedPositions
Secretary
Ensuring the HOD minutes are transcribed, edited, and distributed to BOD members
Summarize both BOD and HOD minutes
Assisting the Chairperson and President with BOD national correspondences
Shall assist in the collection of chapter reports Non-Voting member of the BOD
Suzette Ndubuisi National Secretary secretary@snma.org
AppointedPositions
National Committee Co-Chairs
Committee Co-Chairs are non-voting members of the Board of Directors
(with the exception of Pre-Medical Board Member/MAPS Chair)
Representative of their respective National Committee
Coordinates the activities of their committee, project coordinators, and subcommittee chairpersons
Other leadership positions:
Vice-Chairpersons
FLP Co-Directors
*MAPS Members can not serve on the Board of Directors (outside of PreMedical Board Member) however they can serve as vice chairs, subcommittee chairs, and project coordinators
NCCResponsibilities
Serve as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and attend
quarterly Board of Directors Meetings
Coordinate activities of the committee in accordance with the Executive Agenda of the National President
Recruit members to serve on the committee
Submit quarterly reports with any recommendations for further projects or actions
Submit an end of the year report detailing everything their committee accomplished during the year
Meet monthly with their committee to discuss goal progression
Attend monthly NCC Meetings held by the National Vice President to report on the activities of their committee
NationalCommittees
Academic Affairs
Community Service
Convention Planning
Diversity Research
Elections
External Affairs
Finance
Health Policy and Legislative
Internal Affairs
International Affairs
MAPS Membership
Osteopathic
Publications
Non-Appointed Chairs: Elections (President-Elect), Finance (Treasurer), MAPS (Pre-Medical Board Member)
AcademicAffairs
academicaffairs@snma.org
Develop and maintain SNMA resources
designed to assist members in their educational endeavors
Maintain resources for internships, fellowship/research opportunities, research electives, and scholarships.
Areas of Focus: Specialty Interest Groups (SIGS), Road to Residency with Tour 4 Diversity, Clerkship Bootcamps, Academic Resources, etc.
Sonia Chinedu
Annieka Reno
CommunityService
communityservice@snma.org
Oversee the implementation and publicity of the SNMA's community service protocols and community outreach efforts and oversee accurate tracking and documentation of protocols and other projects
Create innovative and engaging events to encourage increased student member participation while redefining what it means to do community service
Area of Focus: Monthly Community Service Initiatives
Kayla Davenport
Brooke Jones
ConventionPlanning
convention@snma.org
Serve as the primary logistical and program organizers of the Annual Medical Education Conference while keeping the Board of Directors and National Office informed of all progress, Work in conjunction with other key National Committee and Executive Committee members to coordinate conference plenary sessions and fundraising efforts
Areas of Focus: Workshops, Logistics, Entertainment, Pre-Medical Forum, Marketing and Correspondence, Sponsorship/Fundraising
Grace Okpali
DiversityResearch
diversity@snma.org
Serve as the research assessment committee by increasing the amount of research specifically reflecting the experiences and concerns of minority medical students Creating and sharing opportunities for members to have research experience
Areas of Focus: Diversity Research Fellowship, Future Researchers in Medicine (FRiM), Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP), Diversity Research Grants (DRG), Physician Research Initiatives (PRI)
Nina Uzoigwe
Shermaine Hutchins
ExternalAffairs
externalaffairs@snma.org
Address issues concerning SNMA’s interaction with other organizations; improve the public awareness of SNMA through media, collaborations with external organizations, and other mechanisms
Advise SNMA liaisons and coordinate their external communication efforts on important current SNMA initiatives, programs and policy positions.
Areas of Focus: Marketing, Social Media, Podcast, Graphic Design, Website
Rebekah Dike
Deondra Montgomery
HealthPolicy& LegislativeAffairs
healthpolicy@snma.org
Spearhead SNMA advocacy efforts; educate members about legislative and policy developments affecting medical education and health care; and seek opportunities to increase the SNMA’s voice, brand, and influence in health care and education.
Areas of Focus: Membership Education and Communications, Policy Statements, Fellowship Program, Finance and Grants, Convention Planning, Health Policy Fellows
Andrea Arline
InternalAffairs
internalaffairs@snma.org
Seek ways to ensure efficiency in BOD operations, address issues sensitive to the internal operations of SNMA, assist Chairperson of the Board of Directors and the National President in handling National Headquarters operations and/or addressing any concerns associated with National Office operations, monitor the progress and growth of the organization as a whole, and ensure SNMA’s compliance with protocols and national documents
Areas of Focus: National Leadership Institutes (NLI), Impact Report
Brianna Mosley
Erin Johnson
InternationalAffairs
international@snma.org
Expose members to the international gravity of health care disparities, emphasize the necessity of approaching health issues in a cultural context and to allow members to appreciate the essential elements of a successful health intervention Inform the membership of international health opportunities, educate the membership of international health crises, and provide close oversight for revisions to medical mission trip programming, site selection and mission statements
Areas of Focus: Global Health Fellowship, Resources for International Medical Students
Celine Rukiidi
Surya Adams
MAPS
premedical@snma.org
Serve as an extension of the Pre-Medical Board Member and inform the BOD and the membership of pre-medical student concerns. Ensure associate membership awareness of the MCAT awards, scholarships, events and other premedical opportunities. Research and identify non-SNMA sponsored premedical conferences, events, and publications in which SNMA representation would be beneficial.
Areas of Focus: Administration Affairs, Regional Affairs, Programmatic Affairs, PostBacc Students
Jalil Mitchell
Membership
membership@snma.org
Respond to membership needs, incite enthusiasm in the membership for the organization and its purpose, inform membership of available membership benefits, document the history of the SNMA, ensure SNMA membership reflects the ethnic diversity in U.S. medical schools
Devise delegate apportionment formula and staff the delegate certification booth at the Annual Medical Education Conference
Areas of Focus: House of Delegates, History documentation, Alumni Affairs, Multicultural Affairs
Jonathan Davenport
Jailyn Smith
Osteopathic
osteopathic@snma.org
Formally integrate the osteopathic focus into SNMA operations, address concerns and needs of osteopathic members, and educate medical and undergraduate students about osteopathic medicine
Areas of Focus: Outreach to Osteopathic
Students and Resources, Osteopathic
Mentorship
Marisa Arakawa
Chinyere Nnaji
publications@snma.org
Serve as the primary literary body responsible for written distribution of information in the SNMA via the Journal of the Student National Medical Association.
Areas of Focus: JSNMA
Hans Owuor
HowdoIapply?
Elections for HOD Elected Positions:
These occur during the House of Delegates Sessions at AMEC
Elections for BOD Elected Positions:
These occur on the Sunday Board of Directors Meeting at AMEC
Appointed positions:
You will submit your application and the PresidentElect will appoint prior to AMEC Applications will be open in December and will be due end of January/early February
TipsbeforeApplying
Review the Position Descriptions and Responsibilities
Familiarize yourself with the SNMA Governing Documents
Constitution and Bylaws
Policy and Procedures Manual (PPM)
Talk to Current and Past Officers in your position of interest
Submit your completed application ON TIME!
Reach out to the Elections Committee if you have any questions on the National Elections and to your Regional Directors if you have any regional elections questions!
WherecanIfindtheapplication?
SNMA.ORG/ELECTIONSCOMMITTEE
