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DR. NII DARKO
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Unlock the secrets to thriving in medical school as a minority student with insights from Ms. Logan Dean and Ms. Ja'Nia McPhatter. Dr.Renee and the guests navigate securing vital resources, mentorship, and the network necessary to not just survive, but excel in the competitive medical school setup. 

Logan and Ja'Nia , with their rich personal experiences, reveal how the SNMA's mentorship and initiatives provide a foundation for Black and Brown students embarking on their medical careers.

Things to expect in this episode:

  • What is the SNMA doing inorder to provide resources for students who don't follow the "traditional path of medicine".
  • What the SNMA does to ensure students understand that they need resources even after getting into medical school.
  • Resources that SNMA has to offer medical students.
  • Workshops and activities that pre-meds can look forward to at The 2024 Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC).
  • SNMA Chapters 
  • The challenges that SNMA has with getting donations from alumni.
  • SNMA requested donations for their 60th anniversary AMEC.

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To donate to the SNMA 60th anniversary AMEC click ➡ ️
https://snma.org/donations/


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