We have to ask ourselves whether medicine is to remain a humanitarian and respected profession or a new but depersonalized science in the service of prolonging life rather than diminishing human suffering.
Author: Elisabeth KüBler-Ross 

Welcome to North Carolina State University's official [M]inority [A]ssociation of [P]re-Health [S]tudent's webpage. The NCSU-MAPS chapter is an academic support group for pre-medical and other pre-health students preparing for professional school. MAPS is dedicated to serving students from medically underserved areas, disadvantaged backgrounds, students from ethnic or racial populations under-represented in health care and also for students who share in our commitment. All pre-health students are welcome to attend the meetings. MAPS membership has specific requirements that must be maintained each semester. Meetings are held twice a month with guest speakers. Community service projects and campus activities are held throughout the semester. Our chapter is a blend of diverse students sharing the same goal.

**OUR MISSION** 

The mission of North Carolina State University's Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAPS) is to guide and assist minority Pre-Medical students in an exploration of professional healthcare careers by coordinating and implementing informational programs, providing helpful academic resources, and organizing volunteer opportunities. MAPS will also strive to create awareness about healthcare disparities among minorities and work towards eradicating them.

"One small step for Pre-Health students, one GIANT leap for healthcare"

Minority Association of Pre-medical Students, or MAPS, represents the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students of SNMA. MAPS members are considered national Associate members and make up about one third of SNMA’s 5000 count membership. Associate members are eligible for most all SNMA national benefits.

MAPS chapters are spread throughout the country at over 150 undergraduate institutions. They are well integrated into SNMA's infrastructure, participating in regional and national events. MAPS chapter are self-governing under the guidance of regional and national bylaws. There are several entities within SNMA dedicated to the needs of pre-medical students.

National Pre-Medical Board Member (PMBM): The PMBM is the national voice and advocate for pre-med students around the nation. The PMBM also chairs the National MAPS Committee. The PMBM can be reached at: premedical@snma.org.

National MAPS Committee: This committee is comprised of both medical and pre-med students who wish to serve SNMA on a national level. The MAPS Committee serves the needs of pre-med students through the initiatives of both the PMBM and the National President.

Regional MAPS Liaison: The MAPS Liaison is the number one contact for MAPS chapters. SNMA is divided into 10 regions each of which has at least one MAPS Liaison. Pre-med students and MAPS chapters should maintain a close relationship with their Liaisons as they serve as primary advocates for pre-meds and as the main advisors to MAPS Chapters.

Email: ncsu.maps@gmail.com

Website:  MAPS Official Website

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[SPRING 2010]

Service:

[January]

* Blood Drive

    -with SAAPAMS (Society of African American Physical and Mathematical Scientists)

[February]

*Health Fair

[March]

* Take Back the Night

     -w/ Women's Center

*Service Raleigh

*MOM Clinic

[April]

* Relay for Life

Events/Programs:

[January]

* Pharmacy Technician Certification Workshop

     -Registration Closed [Jan 18th-March29th)

* Big Med, Little Med Mentoring Program Registration

     -in conjunction w/ UNC, Duke and WakeForest Medical School, UNC-Dental and UNC-Pharmacy Schools

     -each active member paired w/ a Professional Student

* Big Doc, Little Doc Shadowing Program Registration

    -in conjunction with UNC, Duke, Rex and Wake Hospital

* MAPS Library Opening

    -collection of old resources

* Research Program *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*

    - for students interested in research

* Study Buddy Program *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*

    -science course help group study w/ members

[February]

* CPR Certification Course *COMING SOON*

[March]

TBA

[April]

TBA

Conferences:

[January]

* Pre-Medical Conference @ Wakeforest Medical College

[February]

TBA

[March]

* Student National Medical Association National Conference

     -Chicago, IL

[April]

TBA

MEETINGS (Agenda Overview):

Located: Cox 214, 6pm

[January]

Presentation: N/A

Guest Speaker: N/A

[February]

Presentation: "Improving Credentials Before Graduate School"

Guest Speaker: NCSU Physiology Graduate Program Representative

(February 2nd)

Presentation: "Medical Student Panel"

Guest Speaker: UNC School of Medicine

(February 16th)

                             

[March]

TBA

[April]

TBA

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[FALL 2009]

Officers:

President: Paulina Tran

Vice-President: Nishika Patel

Director of Membership: Maritza T. Adonis, Founder

Secretary: Kaitlyn Barfield

Treasurer: Demetre Wilson

Historian: VACANT

Webmaster: VACANT

CHAIRS:

Service: Aki Tesfaye

Program: VACANT

Test Prep: Brooke Williams

LIAISONS:

SNMA: Simona Derege

SNPhA: Megan Fuller

SNDA: Chanel Neal

Pre-Vet: Jasmine Wilson

Ag Life: Ashley Williams

Service:

[October]

* Domestic Violence Awareness Service Event

    -@ Freedom Expression Tunnel

[November]

* Hooping for Hunger Basketball Tournament

* Juvenile Diabetes Research Walk to Cure Diabetes

[December]

* Christmas for Africa Children Project

Events/Programs:

[October]

* National Latino Aids Awareness Day-/Program

     -Taste of Latin America (Food Festival)

     -"Condom Sense Presentation"

     -Speaker: Latina AIDS Activist

* Big Med, Little Med Mentoring Program Social

     -in conjuction w/ UNC Medical School

* Free Princeton Review MCAT Test

[November]

* SNMA Fall Affair w/ UNC Medical School

* Free allday MCAT Event w/ ExamKrackers

* Dental Impressions w/ UNC Dental School

* North Carolina Veterinary Diversity Program

[December]

* UNC Medical School Residence Charity Breakfast

Conferences:

[October]

* Region IV MAPS Conference @ Duke Medical School

MEETINGS (Agenda Overview):

[October]

Presentation: "Is a Health Career Right for You" by: MTA-Founder

Guest Speaker: Lisa Guion, Interim Assistant Dean for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Presentation: "7 Steps to a Successful Health Career-SEMINAR" by: MTA-Founder

Guest Speaker: Duke Medical School Physical Therapy Program

[November]

Presentation: "7 Steps to a Successful Health Career" by: MTA-Founder

"Find A Career that Fits Your Educational Plans"

Guest Speaker: UNC MED Summer Program Director

Presentation: "7 Steps to a Successful Health Career" by: MTA-Founder

"Find A Career that Fits Your Educational Plans"

Guest Speaker: Campbell School of Pharmacy

                              Wakeforest School of Medicine

[December]

<DEAD WEEK>

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[FALL 2008- SPRING 2009]

 year

•Purpose: To provide underrepresented pre-health students with knowledge, skills, and experience that are both prerequisite and concomitant to professional participation in health care fields 

 •Mission: is to guide and assist all minority Pre-Health students in an exploration of professional healthcare careers by coordinating and implementing informational programs, providing helpful academic resources, and organizing volunteer opportunities. MAPS will also strive to create awareness about healthcare disparities among minorities and work towards eradicating them.

Membership:

·       Fall Semester

§  64 Registered Members

·       41 Pre-Med

·       11 Pre-Dental

·       3 Pre-Vet

·       4 Pre-Pharm

·       5 Other

  FR=##  ; SO=## ; JR=## ; SR= ##

§  33 Active (Paid Members)

·       15 Pre-Med

·       7 Pre-Dental

·       1 Pre-Vet

·       1 Pre-Pharm

·       9 Other

         FR= ## ; SO=## ; JR=## ; SR= ##

§  2 National Members

          FR= 00 ; SO=00 ; JR=01 ; SR= 01

·       Spring Semester

§  67 Registered Members

·       41 Pre-Med

·       14 Pre-Dental

·       3 Pre-Vet

·       4 Pre-Pharm

·       5 Other

·       18 Active Members

·       1 National Member

Fall Semester:

Officers: Maritza T. Adonis –President/Founder, Anthony Kulukulualani—1^st Co-President, John Campbell Jr—2^nd Co-President, Destiny Wilson—Vice President, Camia McCorkle---Director of Membership, Jessica Waters—Recording Secretary, Zainab Riyami---Corresponding Secretary, Alex Holloway—Treasurer, Brianca German---Service Chair, Raven Cowan---MCAT Prep Chair, Muhammed Khan---Programs Chair, Zane Chead-Agril-Life Rep, Danica Grainger—Presidential Liaison

Service: 

·       Service NC State

·       Shack-A-Thon—donated $100 Prostrate Cancer Walk

·       NC State Fair

·       Minority Career Fair

·       Hemophilia Walk

·       Diabetes Walk

·       Take Back the Night

   ·       SG Spook Hunger Canned Food Drive

·       Toys for Tots-YMCA

·       Alpha Phi Alpha Christmas Wrapping Party

               Events:

·       Wolfpack Welcome Week

·       Back to School Jam

·       2008 Organization Fair      

·       Women in Leadership Development Conference

*       Financial Aid Workshop

*      All Knight Bash (MAPS Jeopardy)

*      National Latino Aids Awareness Day (NLAAD)

·       Elections 101: From Practice to Policy   

·       SNMA Fall Affair 

·       Dental Impressions

Spring Semester:

Officers:  Maritza T. Adonis—President, Shonteisha Speight—Vice President, Paulina Tran—Chief Secretary, Jasmine Wilson—Historian/Webmaster, SNMA Liaison---Patricia Riad, SNDA Liaison---Chanel Neal

               Service:

·       National Healthy Weight Week (JAN 2009) – in order to increase weight awareness, random students were selected to participate in what we called the “Atrium Challenge”. Each participants’ initial weight was recorded. They were then instructed to eat as much as they could in the Atrium. Their final weight was recorded. If they gained 2 lbs. they were awarded with a $20 gift card to the Health Foods Store. In the end, a total of 5 gift cards were awarded.

·       National Children’s Dental Health Month (FEB 2009) - donated toothbrush and toothpaste to local free health clinic: Dental Health Community Center.

·       National Mental Retardation Month Bake Sale (MARCH 2009)—held Bake Sale on brickyard in which all proceeds went to NC State’s Disabilities Office

               Events:   

·       National Doctor’s Day (MARCH 2009) -- day to recognize physicians for all their hardwork. We decided to appreciate the Physicians in our Health Clinic with certificates, roses, pins, and baked goods

TESTIMONIALS: 

·       Hampton University Pre-Medical Conference- an opportunity to gain exposure to other out-of-state professional schools and to mingle with nearby MAPS Chapters.CHANGE: INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MINORITIES IN MEDICINE, BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

 Achievements:

·       Affiliated with:

o   Student National Medical Association

o   Student National Dental Association

o   Student National Pharmaceutical Association

·       Participated in:

o    8 University Community Events

o   2 Health Conferences

·       Collaborated with:

o   12 Student Organizations

o   11 Community Organizations

·       Donated to:

o   3 Student Organizations

o   3 Community Organizations