SNMA Activities
The UVA chapter of SNMA remains active throughout the year. Annual activities include:
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
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 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
"Trick or Treat" Halloween Canned Food Drive
Canned food and other edible non-perishables are collected from the UVA SOM community and donated to Emergency Food Bank of Charlottesville
Contact: Community Service Chair
SNMA Thanksgiving Potluck
The Thanksgiving potluck provides an opportunity to take a break from studying for a celebration of Thanksgiving.
Contact: Social Chair
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
Black History Month Activities
Each year SNMA plans events for the awareness and celebration of Black History Month for the UVA School of Medicine to engage in. Past activities have included a Blacks in Medicine bulletin board in the Health Sciences Library, Movie Nights showing "Something The Lord Made" and "Miss Evers' Boys," and a 2007 celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a talk from Dr. Marcus Martin.
Contact: Social 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