SNMA Conference Program 2016

12 ANNUAL

Integrative Healthcare Summit

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TODAY’S STUDENTS, TOMORROW’S HEALTHCARE LEADERS

FEBRUARY 5-6, 2016

SNMA Mission

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to sup-

porting current and future underrepresented minority medical stu-

dents, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and in-

creasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and

socially conscious physicians.

SNMA chapters based at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools

throughout the nation, and some colleges, implement our programs

and activities locally. SNMA programs are designed to serve the health

needs of underserved communities and communities of color. In addi-

tion, SNMA is dedicated both to ensuring that medical education and

services are culturally sensitive to the needs of diverse populations

and to increasing the number of African-American, Latino, and other

students of color entering and completing medical school.

February 5, 2016

Dear Attendees,

On behalf of the UABSOM SNMA chapter, I would like to welcome each and every one of you to the

Annual Integrative Healthcare Summit. I am excited that each of you are considering careers in

healthcare, and I hope that you will find the conference informative, motivating, and enlightening. I

would also like to thank everyone who has assisted with the planning and organization of the con-

ference this year. First, I would like to recognize Brantley Judah, the Vice-President of SNMA, for

overseeing the organization and execution of the Annual Integrative Healthcare Summit as well as

the other officers for their contributions. I would like to sincerely thank all of the undergraduate,

graduate, and professional programs/schools who are participating this year.

Once again, thank you for coming and we wish each of you nothing but the best in all of your future

endeavors.

Thank you in advance,

Justin W. Lewis

MD Candidate, Class of 2018

University of Alabama School of Medicine

Student National Medical Association, President

February 5, 2016

Dear Students,

The Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs and the University of Alabama School of Medicine along

with Dean Selwyn Vickers, M.D., welcome you to our campus and our annual Alabama Statewide Pre-

Health Conference. All of us are excited that you have decided to take this important step in fulfilling

your dreams.

This program has been designed to inspire you to achieve your academic dreams, and we believe the

best way to do that is for you to interact with people who have already walked the path you have cho-

sen for yourself. Our Student National Medical Association (SNMA) members, composed of current

UASOM students, faculty and staff will be available all day to answer your questions. Please feel free

to ask anything that might be on your mind since no question is too trivial.

UASOM is one of the top medical school in the United States and we take pride in reaching out to those

who will one day be our colleagues. I hope you have an informative as well as inspiring day. Please

ask as many questions as you like. Lastly, it is my sincere hope that all of you will continue to strive

diligently toward the goals you have set.

Best of Luck!

Sincerely,

Carlton J. Young, M.D.

Assistant Dean for Medical Student Diversity and Inclusion

UASOM AAMC GDI Representative

Volker Hall Room 109A

1670 University Blvd.

Birmingham, Al 35294

Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs The University of

102K Volker Hall Alabama at Birmingham

1670 University Boulevard Mailing Address:

205.934.7975 VH 102K

205.996.2575 1530 3RD AVE S.

BIRMINGHAM AL 35294-0019

“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love

of Humanity.” -Hippocrates

Carlton Young, MD. Dr. Carlton Young serves as the Assistant Dean for Medical Stu-

dent Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Alabama School of Medicine (UASOM),

a step in UAB's ongoing commitment to combat health disparities by educating a health

care workforce that meets the needs of a diverse state and nation. As part of the Office

of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs, Young is responsible for developing partnerships

with undergraduate students and programs to help those students be more competi-

tive in applying to medical school. He has been and continues to serve as a professor in

the Department of Surgery since 1997, director of the pancreas transplant program

and director of pediatric renal transplantation. His research focuses on health dispari-

ties in transplantation, primarily in African Americans, an interest he says will dovetail

well with his new responsibilities.

Marquita Hicks, MD. Dr. Marquita Hicks is an Associate Professor for the UAB De-

partment of Emergency Medicine and serves as the Director of Community of Engage-

ment in the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. She was born in Pine Bluff, Ar-

kansas and completed her undergraduate education at Hendrix College in Conway, Ar-

kansas. She attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, in

Kansas City, KS. She completed her internship at Howard University, in Washington,

D.C., and residency training at the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, MI. Dr. Hicks'

professional and community interests include communication skills, diversity educa-

tion and healthcare disparities. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her

husband and young son.

Brandon Wolfe, PhD. Dr. Brandon Wolfe serves as the Director of Minority En-

hancement in the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs. He received his PhD in

Higher Education Administration from Auburn University and his research interests

include educational socialization, multicultural education, leadership, organizational

theory, and student development. Specifically, he explores how these variables inter-

sect and influence equity, access, and minority persistence in higher education. On a

more personal note, Dr. Wolfe is a native of Birmingham, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternity, Incorporated, and a mentor. He enjoys teaching, reading, sports, and volun-

teering his time to causes that he cares about.

Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs

Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs

Nadia Richardson, PhD. Dr. Nadia Richardson serves as the Associate

Director of the Office of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs (ODMA). She re-

ceived her PhD in Higher Education Administration from the University of

Alabama. Her professional experience includes working with international

educational nonprofit organizations in Houston, TX, Washington, DC and

Fairfax, VA as well as various university student affairs departments. In her

position with the ODMA, Dr. Richardson is responsible for developing and

organizing diversity initiatives and programs throughout the University of

Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (UABSOM). Her research inter-

ests include diversity, cultural competency and mental health advocacy in

higher education. When Dr. Richardson is not at the office, she enjoys

spending time with her husband and daughter.

Tamara Eason, MBA, MPH. Tamara Eason serves as Program Manager

in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODMA). She is a native

of Birmingham, AL and received her BS from The University of Alabama in

2002, and her MPH and MBA from The University of Alabama at Birming-

ham in 2005. Her professional experience includes program management,

case management, and research. Mrs. Eason assists in strengthening the

pipeline programs; Health Careers Opportunity Program and the Summer

Health Enrichment Program. When Mrs. Eason is not working, she enjoys

traveling and spending time with her husband and three children.

Alfreda Johnson. Alfreda Johnson serves as Office Service Specialist III

in the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (ODMA). She is a native

of Birmingham, Alabama and attended the University of Alabama at Bir-

mingham. Mrs. Johnson assists the department in administering student

programs. her professional experience includes finance and management.

Mrs. Johnson's interests include community affairs, writing and research.

Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two

children.

Speakers and Presenters

Sponsors

SNMA 11th Annual Pre-Health Conference Planning Committee

Brantley Judah Samantha Ashley Marshall Pritchett

Ashley Pettaway Justin Lewis Maurice Asouzu

Joann Hsu Ramy Bolis Gerald Holder

David Osula Grace Raines Jessica Whitaker

Ramon Reddick Chisom Ifediba Tiffany Freeney

Jarvis Johnson Amber Dixon Tarek Abdalla

Adrienne Wiggins Jita Chakrabaty Malissa Pynes

Nikki Eno NKele Davis Cameron Parker

Jose Cavo

2014-2015 University of Alabama School of Medicine SNMA Chapter Officers

President: Justin Lewis [email protected]

Vice-President: Brantley Judah [email protected]

Secretary: Ashley Pettaway [email protected]

Treasure: Samantha Ashley [email protected]

Community Service: Marshall Pritchett [email protected]

SNMA Conference Program 2016

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