Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students
At Eastern Michigan University
What is MAPS?
Eastern Michigan University's Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (Region V) MAPS chapter for Pre-Professional students pursuing a future in the higher sciences.
MAPS at EMU is one of many university student-run chapters in Michigan's Region V, an officially recognized branch of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA.)
Mission Statement
The directives of MAPS at EMU are as follows:
To provide charitable services, programs, and classes that empower those with limited academic and/or financial resources, advocate minority representation, and ultimately discourage deterrence from a career in the Healthcare industry.
The Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is the largest student-run network in America that strives to improve conditions for impoverished and minority students alike. It seeks to empower those with limited academic and/or financial resources, advocate minority representation, and ultimately discourage deterrence from a career in the Healthcare industry.
SNMA serves as the support lattice for MAPS chapters at college campuses across America. It is through partnership with parent organizations that allows MAPS chapters to provide special opportunities and invaluable experiences aimed towards shaping future health professionals out of eager, young students.
Patient Care Panel
Meet EMU Student Leaders and hear about their clinical experiences!
Board members of the EMU Pre-Med Club and MAPS at EMU come together to form an Allied Healthcare Panel!
Partnerships
In addition to the SNMA at large, MAPS is proud of its local affiliates:
MAPS X TPR
The Princeton Review
MAPS X CSIE
Creative Science Inquiry Experience:
Integrated Science Curriculum
The CSIE is an initiative brought to Eastern's campus whose focus is on underrepresented groups to pursue STEM majors.
MAPS is a proud partner of the CSIE, its initiative, and its continued efforts to see more minorities entering STEM fields through CSIE-based coursework, extracurricular events, and STEM Connect-affiliated events, such as EMU Solv-a-Thon.
MAPS X American Heart Association
University Hands-Only CPR Challenge (HOCPR)
We are honored to bring the AHA's University Hands-Only CPR Challenge (University HOCPR) initiative to Eastern Michigan University's campus, courtesy of Student Leader Sandra Nkwuzor!
Help raise awareness and teach Hands-Only CPR as a critical life skill!
#Eastern4Heart
MAPS X M.S.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Join us at the Washtenaw Community and help cheer on participants and direct them along their path to fight for the cure!
EMU General Education
Learning Beyond the Classroom
(Gen Ed) is another partner of MAPS with regards to event planning. As an academic support student organization, we are proud to be able to offer Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) Group 3A Credit at the majority of our events and opportunities. As a part of the general education graduation requirement, LBC encourages students to take learning and applying themselves into their own hands.
Connecting Students of Tomorrow with the Orthopedists of today.
It through a common interest of healthcare and mentoring that Nth Dimensions Educational Solutions and students can connect and meet with the diverse face of orthopedics in America, and see what is needed of future generations in order to provide the highest level of care and professionalism to a growing field.
Do I need to be both a Minority and a Pre-Medical Student to become a part of MAPS?
NO!
We accept and actively support many STEM-related majors
Taking the next step towards a brighter tomorrow.
Establish and develop relationships to cement a pathway to success. MAPS is proud to offer EMU Learning Beyond the Classroom (LBC) Approved Credit at most of our events.
Join us for our one-of-a-kind keynote guest speaker events. Tune in to our podcast style dialogue. Be prepared to answer and ask questions!
MAPS X HRA Game-a-Thon Fundraiser
Check out our online campaign for more details on the event and overall fundraiser! Learn how you can help support MAPS, HRA, and its combined efforts to raise money for Gamers Outreach.
2018-2019 Rewind
Take a look and see what we're about!
MAPS-September 2018
The first semester marking the use of the MAPS website and social media as a means to connect and reach more students. The month of September included the University Hands-Only CPR Challenge, courtesy of Sandra Nkwuzor, in addition to the start of MAPS at EMU's exclusive partnership with The Princeton Review, the first student-run organization on EMU's campus to do so!
MAPS- October 2018
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in addition to more opportunities to meet and find out what MAPS is all about. MAPS X Nursing welcomed a Pediatric Children's Hospital OR Nurse to Eastern's campus to discuss representation and issues in her field, among other aspects about her job. Certain members of MAPS close out the end of each October by participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer local cancer walk at Washtenaw Community College (WCC)!
MAPS- November 2018
November served as the month of guest speakers and podcasts for MAPS at EMU! Tune in to the following discussions:
MAPS X Dentistry- Dev Baty, RDA
NIC Presents Ryan Insolera, PDF
MAPS X MEDICINE- Bishr Haydar, MD (Applicant Interview Workshop)
MAPS- January 2019
While initially tame, the month of January proved to be a cold, adversarial month for on-campus events and holding classes!
Extreme weather conditions led to the cancellation of multiple activities and staggered turnout.
Volunteer commitments included starting members providing teaching assistance at the Central Academy in Ann Arbor, in addition to youth mentoring in Ypsilanti through the Parkridge Community Center!
MAPS- March 2019
MAPS X Nursing
Coming soon!
Applicant Interview Workshop
Learn about what admissions program look for in strong program applicants:
MAPS X Neuropsychology
Learn more about Psychometric evaluation and therapy and the St. Joseph Mercy Health System.
MAPS X Dentistry
Challenge your unconscious biases.
MAPS X Making Strides Cancer Walk
An American Cancer Society Event
MAPS x University Hands-Only CPR
A Collaboration with the American Heart Association
MAPS on Social Media
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