About Us
Mission Statement
The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) 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.
The Goals of MAPS:
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To provide underrepresented pre-med students with knowledge, skills, and experience that are both prerequisite & concomitant to professional participation in health care fields.
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To improve minority student matriculation into all professional health related programs, with an emphasis on medicine.
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To encourage culturally conscious physicians by increasing awareness of issues that underrepresented communities face.
Member Benefits:
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Networking with UTSW students
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Dinner with DFW Doctors
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Shadowing opportunities
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Mentoring from UTSW medical Students
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Volunteering opportunities
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Guest Speakers
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Medical school guidance