American Physician Scientists Association
The American Physician Scientists Association was formed by a group of medical students in 2003 and became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2011. It currently serves as the representative body for physician-scientist trainees across the United States. There are over 1,100 active members of APSA as of 2025 at more than 115 institutions that train physician researchers. The objective of the organization is to support the career development of physician-scientists before, during, and after obtaining an MD/DO and/or a PhD degree.
APSA website: https://www.physicianscientists.org/
American Physician Scientists Association
The American Physician Scientists Association was formed by a group of medical students in 2003 and became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2011. It currently serves as the representative body for physician-scientist trainees across the United States. There are over 1,100 active members of APSA as of 2025 at more than 115 institutions that train physician researchers. The objective of the organization is to support the career development of physician-scientists before, during, and after obtaining an MD/DO and/or a PhD degree.
APSA website: https://www.physicianscientists.org/
PASS Program
At PASS Program, founded by Dr. Francis Ihejirika, we specialize in USMLE Prep Courses and COMLEX Prep Courses. Our mission is rooted in Dr. Francis’s personal journey from a struggling student to a successful educator, inspiring us to support students facing academic challenges. We offer a personalized, empathetic approach to USMLE and COMLEX Preparation Courses, understanding the unique hurdles each student faces.
PASS website: https://www.pass-program.com/
NMDP
NMDP, formerly known as the National Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match, is a nonprofit organization founded in 1987 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that operates a registry of volunteer hematopoietic cell donors and umbilical cord blood units in the United States.
NMDP website: https://www.nmdp.org/
NMDP/LMSA Chapter interest code link : https://forms.office.com/r/mpxYPMhnm8
LMSA’s NMDP Registration link: https://my.nmdp.org/LMSAnational or Text LMSAnational to 61474
Feel free to share our college-partners@nmdp.org email if anyone has questions/would like to get their chapter involved. The chapter interest QR(link) is in the graphic too.
Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness
Founded in 2019, Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness unites and empowers medical students through advocacy, mentorship, education, and community building while using our collective power towards advancing the improvement of health care for the disabled community.
MSDCI website: https://msdci.org/
American Psychiatric Association
The mission of the American Psychiatric Association is to promote universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people affected by mental disorders, including substance use disorders; promote psychiatric education and research; advance and represent the profession of psychiatry; and serve the professional needs of its membership.
APA website: https://www.psychiatry.org/
Link from your website/pages to LaSaludMental.org home page or relevant topic pageswithin LaSaludMental.orghttps://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/la-salud-mental
The Infectious Diseases Society of America
The Infectious Diseases Society of America is a global community of 13,000 clinicians, scientists and public health experts working together to solve humanity’s smallest and greatest challenges, from tiny microbes to global outbreaks. Rooted in science, committed to health equity and driven by curiosity, our compassionate and knowledgeable members safeguard the health of individuals, our communities and the world by advancing the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.
IDSA website: https://www.idsociety.org/
The American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children.
AAP website: https://www.aap.org/
PIDS (Pediatric Infectious Disease Society)
PIDS (Pediatric Infectious Disease Society) is the world’s largest organization of professionals dedicated to the treatment, control, and eradication of infectious diseases affecting children. Membership is comprised of physicians, doctoral-level scientists, and others who have trained or are in training in infectious diseases or its related disciplines, and who are identified with the discipline of pediatric infectious diseases or related disciplines through clinical practice, research, teaching, and/or administration activities.
PIDS works closely with many professional organizations that share its goals, including the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Latin America, The Asian Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
PIDS website: https://pids.org/
LATIMGS® (Latin International Medical Graduates & Students
LATIMGS® (Latin International Medical Graduates & Students) is a U.S.-based education and advocacy initiative dedicated to expanding and diversifying the physician workforce. We serve Latin American medical students and international medical graduates through structured, high-impact programs that connect talent with opportunity.
LATIMGS website: https://latimgs.org/
National Hispanic Medical Association
NHMA is the leading nonprofit membership organization committed to advancing the health and well-being of Hispanic and Latino communities. We champion pressing health issues by collaborating with medical societies, resident and medical student groups, and influential partners from both the public and private sectors. Our dedicated advocacy efforts focus on promoting equitable healthcare access, enhancing health outcomes, and supporting underserved populations.
NHMA website: https://www.nhmamd.org/
The National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS)
The National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS) is a nonprofit organization that brings together healthcare and language professionals dedicated to improving communication with Spanish-speaking patients, families, and communities. Through evidence-based medical language assessment and education, NAMS supports the development of effective, culturally sustaining, and patient-centered communication in clinical settings. Founded on the belief that language is central to equitable healthcare, NAMS promotes language justice, health equity, and multilingualism as essential components of quality care.
NAMS website: https://www.namspanish.org/
Latino Surgical Society
LSS was established to cultivate, nurture, and support the advancement of Latinos in surgery.
LSS website: https://www.latinosurgicalsociety.org/
MiSalud
MiSalud provides basic daily healthcare, preventive care, nutrition coaching, chronic condition management and mental health support via job-site events and same-day video call, phone call or SMS chat with our Health Coaches. We provide care in Spanish and English. As an employer-sponsored benefit, MiSalud can be offered to any employee regardless of their insurance or full-time, part-time or seasonal status.
MiSalud website: https://www.misaludhealth.com/
Univision Chicago
Univision is an American Spanish-language free-to-air television network owned by TelevisaUnivision. It is the United States’ largest provider of Spanish-language content.
Univision Chicago website: https://www.univision.com/local/chicago-wgbo
National Latino Physician Day
National Latino Physician Day was established on October 1st as a day to celebrate Latino and Latina physicians in the United States, which represent 6% of the physician workforce while recognizing the critical shortage Latino physicians when compared to the U.S. Latino population (19%). We believe that public awareness of this underrepresentation will generate systemic change and inspire the next generation of Latino physicians.
NLPD website: https://www.nationallatinophysicianday.com/
The National Hispanic Health Foundation
The National Hispanic Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 1994 located at 1516 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009, whose mission is to transform the healthcare system through leadership, research, and education to improve the health of Hispanics.
NHHF website: https://nationalhispanichealthfoundation.org/
The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA)
The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) is a non-profit association of Hispanic/Latino physicians working for career advancement, linguistic and cultural competency, personal wellness, and reduced health disparities for the good of the entire Hispanic/Latino community.
MOLA website: https://www.chicagomola.com/
The American Society of Functional Neuroradiology (ASFNR)
The American Society of Functional Neuroradiology (ASFNR) is a specialty society of the American Society of Neuroradiology. The ASFNR was established in June 2004 in Seattle, Washington during the ASNR 42nd Annual Meeting. The ASFNR encourages and facilitates the introduction to advanced Neuroradiology techniques into clinical practice, develops standards for the practice of Functional Neuroradiology, supports Functional Neuroradiology research, and is an educational resource for practicing physicians and scientists in this new and evolving field.
ASFNR website: https://www.asfnr.org/
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) has been the nation’s leading professional society for Latino nurses. With a growing membership and more than 40 local chapters, NAHN, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, represents the voices of Latino nurses throughout the United States.
NAHN website: https://www.nahnnet.org/
The American Osteopathic Association
The American Osteopathic Association is the representative member organization for the more than 176,000 osteopathic medical doctors and osteopathic medical students in the United States. The AOA represents more than 186000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, promotes public health and serves as the primary certifying body for DOs.
AOA website: https://osteopathic.org/
Sketchy
Sketchy was founded by medical students as they navigated the rigors of their own Step 1 and Step 2 med school exams. Dissatisfied with conventional study methods, the founders used humor, story, and characters to make the information easy to learn and recall. As they doodled on whiteboards and notebooks, they sought to recreate the experience for students around the world. After releasing a few viral YouTube videos, they took the leap and started what we know today as Sketchy.
Sketchy Website: https://www.sketchy.com/
Student National Medical Association
Founded in 1964 by medical students from Howard University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College, the Student National Medical Association is the nation’s oldest and largest, independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. Organized in over 130 chapters across the nation, the SNMA membership includes over 5000 medical students, pre-medical students and physicians. SNMA is dedicated to increasing the number of African-
American, Latino, and other students of color entering and completing medical school and to assisting in the eradication of racial and ethnic health disparities. SNMA community service and mentoring programs provide science appreciation, health care education, mentoring, and academic enrichment to elementary, junior high school, high school and college students interested in pursuing health-related careers.
SNMA website :https://snma.org/
The Association of Native American Medical Students
The Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) is a student organization representing Native American graduates, health professionals and students throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our goals include providing support and resources for all Native Americans currently enrolled in various allied health professions schools.
ANAMS website: https://www.anamstudents.org/
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
The Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, founded in 1995, is the largest medical organization in the USA representing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander medical and pre-medical students and physicians.
APAMSA website: https://www.apamsa.org/
Hispanic Public Media
Hispanic Public Media: A Broadcast Media and Production Company who seek to cultivate, support, and communicate with the Spanish-speaking community through an online multimedia broadcasting platform. Their platform includes music, art, culture, science, health, financial and social topics, and motivational and educational information. To achieve this mission, they seek to create a lasting, high-quality and important meeting place that strengthens and expands the ties and relationships between listeners, their local communities, and their countries of origin.
HPM website: https://hpmsimple.org/
Canopy
Canopy is a proven, all-in-one digital platform that fills your healthcare institution’s language-access gaps with innovative, NIH-supported solutions including language and compliance training, QBS certification, administrative oversight, and much more.
Canopy website: https://www.withcanopy.com/