The 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/
Mentorship Link: https://www.physicianscientists.org/page/ugmentoring
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/
MiMentor
A national organization committed to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals. MiMentor develops and supports innovative and inclusive mentoring opportunities to inspire the next generation of diverse healthcare leaders for underserved populations.
MiMentor website: https://www.mimentor.org/landing
HUWPC
Harvard World Pre-Health Conference: is a student‐run, non‐profit organization based at Harvard University that hosts an annual conference for pre‐health students. WPC aims to democratize access to healthcare education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.
HUWPC Website: https://www.huworldprehealthconference.org/wpc-2026