Houston Campus Groups
The American Medical Women's Association is an organization which functions at the local, national and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women's health. The AMWA achieves this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring and strategic alliances. As part of our local Baylor chapter, we mentor undergraduate female students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine, and we organize lectures and panels for our peers that focus on unique issues that female physicians face as they pursue various careers within medicine. We also champion health issues that disproportionately affect women, such as breast and cervical cancer, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, prenatal care and sexual assault. We seek to create a vibrant community of female doctors-in-training who will become leaders in their respective specialties.
President: Hailey Tinsley
The Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association is a national organization of medical and pre-medical students committed to addressing the unique health challenges of Asian and Pacific Islander American communities. APAMSA serves as a forum for student leaders to engage these health issues and develop initiatives and projects addressing those needs. The local, regional and national activities of APAMSA aim to promote the health of the APIA community and help healthcare workers understand how to care for APIA patients in a culturally sensitive manner. Finally, APAMSA provides an important venue for medical students to meet, exchange experiences, and develop personally and professionally through leadership and service.
President: Zach Sandoval
Baylor Hillel is a student organization that holds monthly meetings open to anyone in the Baylor community. We invite Jewish healthcare professionals to talk about their careers and have informal Q&A sessions with students over bagels and lox.
President: Adin Ehrlich
Black Men In White Coats seeks to enhance the enrollment and visibility of black men in medicine while striving to make everlasting changes in predominantly-black areas in the Houston community.
President: David Karngba
We are a community of student doctors dedicated to learning and practicing medicine while living a faithful Catholic life. We strive to foster a supportive environment that will help students integrate their faith with their medical career. Our Goals:
- Promote discussion of how to professionally and faithfully practice medicine as a Catholic physician
- Support students during medical training by building a strong community of medical professionals with similar beliefs and values
- Cultivate mentorship relationships with residents, faculty and attending physicians to guide students through ongoing career development
- Gain knowledge of current teachings of the Catholic Church and evidence-based research related to alternative options of care for Catholic patients and providers.
President: Aaron Lassmann
The Christian Medical and Dental Association at Baylor College of Medicine is a student ministry of the national CMDA. The core of CMDA's ministry happens in local communities where healthcare professionals, residents and students live out the character of Christ. The Baylor CMDA is dedicated to transforming the lives of healthcare professionals and students through evangelism and discipleship. The exact activities of Baylor CDMA can vary from year to year, but usually include large group meetings with speakers and small group bible studies. Events are open to all.
President: Kyle Blackburn
The Cultural Competency and Advocacy in Medicine (CCAM) student organization is dedicated to enhancing students' understanding of diverse cultures and their impact on patient care. Our mission is to cultivate an empathetic, culturally aware group of future healthcare providers who can deliver care that is both respectful and inclusive.
Activities:
- Cultural Discussions and News Analysis: We engage in discussions about current global events, focusing on how cultural, social, and political issues affect healthcare in different communities.
- Documentary Screenings and Discussions: We watch and discuss documentaries that highlight cultural, historical, and social issues, deepening our understanding of the lived experiences of diverse populations.
- Cultural Education: We explore languages, cultural norms, and traditions to improve communication and cultural sensitivity in medical practice.
Contact: Sarah Soubra
To provide a new medical community to every seeking medical student and encourage their success at all levels of medical education through mentorship, service, and research.
Presidents: Haley Ponce and Armando Martinez
The BCM Latino Medical Student Association chapter is here to represent, support, educate and unify Latino medical students. Dedicated to community service, engagement and action.
President: Kassandra Goytia
The Medical Muslim Student Association is a student-run group at Baylor College of Medicine. Our primary goals are to:
- Provide Muslim students at Baylor with a support community for both academics and spirituality
- Foster an environment where Muslim students can practice their faith along with providing religious information and resources
- Participate in community service projects and volunteer events
- Serve as an avenue to educate the overall Baylor community about Islam and clarify any misconceptions
President: Sameer Sidiq
The Military Medical Student Association provides information and support to current military students, as well as those students interested in military medicine. The student group serves to provide a network of communication in regards to Active Duty trainings, military residencies and important and helpful information pertaining to each branch’s scholarship program.
President: Madeline Chaput
NAAMA NextGen is a student chapter of the National Arab American Medical Association and echoes its mission in being an inclusive organization that amplifies the voices of Arab and Arab American healthcare professionals. We strive to do this through community, service, mentorship and research. Our goal is to create a supportive space that uplifts our membership and educates our community.
President: Heba Raslan
South Asian Medical Student Association is a secular, non-partisan student organization aiming to provide a community for students of South Asian background at BCM as well as spreading awareness of South Asian cultures through service, social events and cultural events. Membership in the club is open to the entire medical student body of BCM. We hope to hold multiple events through the school year ranging from cultural events, service fundraisers and networking opportunities.
President: Bhavana Kunisetty
The Student National Medical Association is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.
President: Felicia Rosiji and Arren Simpson
Temple Campus Groups
The purpose of Christian Medical and Dental Association is to provide a faith-based Christian community to the students at the Baylor College of Medicine, as well as to serve the greater BCM community.
Contact: Travis Harris
