Our Programming At A Glance
Service
LMSA supports health professional trainees in carrying out community service projects and volunteer opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels. Some of our past and present projects are below:
- COVID-19 Drive
- Voter Registration
- National Latino Health Day
Mentorship
LMSA fosters connections between physicians, medical trainees, and premedical students to promote career development across multiple stages of the medical education pipeline. Examples include our:
- Ask Me Anything (AMA) series
- Residency Hub
- National Mentor Registry
Education
LMSA exposes members to critical topics in healthcare and health disparities, particularly as they relate to the Latina/o/x community in the United States. This is primarily accomplished through the following:
- Annual Health Policy Summit
- LMSA National & regional conferences
Membership
We offer our members special benefits to allow them to enjoy their LMSA experience and navigate the medical education world:
- Special offers from our partners
- Special registration discounts for LMSA events
- LMSA Scholarships
- LMSA Leadership positions
- Complimentary graduation stole (for our 4-year members)
Video Overview of LMSA
Our Regions
The Latino Medical Student Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded to represent, support, educate, and unify medical trainees, especially those who identify as Hispanic or Latina/o/x.