SNMA Activities

SNMA Activities

2012-2013 Calendars (tentative)

August
  • Medical Sciences Club Calendar
  • Co-sponsor party with qMD during Orientation
  • Activities Fair
  • Body Meeting and Panel “Mastering Next Gen
Curriculum”

September
  • Welcome BBQ

October
  • Ronald McDonald House

November

  • Christmas Toy Drive

December
  • "Mastering Step 1" Student Panel
  • Christmas Toy Drive (cont'd)
January
  • Potluck

February
  • TBD

March
  • Second Look Weekend
  • AMEC

April
  • ELECTIONS
  • End of Year Cookout

May
  • Senior Awards Banquet

The UVA chapter of SNMA remains active throughout the year. Activities over the past few years have included:

Welcome Event for First Year Students
Each year SNMA welcomes the members of the 1st year class.  Over the years, this has been done in a number of ways: welcome retreat, back to school cookout, and faculty & resident reception
Contact: Liaison to the Admissions Committee and Social Co-Chairs

Hosting prospective students during UVA SOM Interview
SNMA provides a host for dinner and overnight accomodations for prospective students during the UVA SOM Interview season.  Prospective students are contacted by SNMA following their interview invite from the Office of Admissions.
Contact: Liaison to the Admissions Committee

“Anatomy Lab Tour and Student Panel for Daniel Hale
Williams Premed Society
The Anatomy Lab Tour and Student Panel is organized for the premedical students of UVA's
Daniel Hale Williams Premed Society, which serves as UVA's official MAPS chapter.
Contact: MAPS Liaison”

“Toy Drive & Holiday Party for Friendship Court
"Dear Santa" letters are displayed for UVA SoM students, faculty, and staff to donate to the
children of Friendship Court. After a month-long toy collection period, SNMA members wrap the
gifts for distribution at the Annual Friendship Court Holiday Party. Santa always stops by as a
treat for the kids.
Contact: Community Service Chair

Second Look Weekend
Students accepted to the UVA School of Medicine are invited to take a second look at UVA and Charlottesville.  A weekend of events are planned for the students to learn more about the School of Medicine curriculum; socialize with current students, residents, and faculty; and learn more about life as a medical student in Charlottesville, VA.
  Contact: Liaison to the Admissions Committee

Senior & Awards Banquet
Each year SNMA ends the year by reflecting on the year as it comes to a close.  This takes place at the annual Senior & Awards Banquet held the day before graduation.  Faculty, staff, students, and family members are invited to join SNMA as they say farewell to the graduating class and present awards to members for their contributions.
Contact: Senior & Awards Banquet Chair


Important Regional and National Events:

Regional Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University SOM
Richmond, VA
Friday Nov 30-Saturday Dec 1

NLI/BOD
(National Leadership Institute/Board of Directors)
Las Vegas, NV
Jan 25-27

AMEC- National Convention
Louisville, KY
Mar 27-31