Student National Medical Association - University of Illinois COM Rockford

TOMORROW! Join us to hear from a panel of speakers about Domestic Violence in Rockford and how we can prevent & address it within our community. Hope to see you there!

Pick up some art supplies next time you’re at the store, or donate to our Venmo to support survivors of at Rockford’s Remedies Shelter with art therapy!
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THIS WEDNESDAY join us for the first meeting of the year! Join the board, sign up for volunteer events, learn about us & become a part of our diverse and supportive community on campus. We can’t wait to see your (masked) face! 🤗

Your presence is requested at this year's virtual SNMA Wine & Cheese event on Friday, November 13th at 6:00pm! All UICOM students, faculty and staff are welcome!

Although we can't bust out the dance moves in person💃, we look forward to virtually seeing you dressed to kill from the shoulders on up. All proceeds go towards SNMA programming including expanding mentoring, scholarships, wellness events,and student advocacy initiatives.

This year's theme: It Takes a Village: Coming Together in the Time of COVID will include speakers, raffles, a live auction, and a guided wine tasting experience. 🥂 Sign up & order your tasting kit at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-snma-uic-chicago-chapter-annual-wine-cheese-tickets-125010127657?ref=eios

Know a 1st or 2nd-year medical student of color who could use $5K? Encourage them to apply for the Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship (for AA and minority medical students). Deadline_Aug. 28. App process is an easy 4-steps. Accepting applications now >

Richard Allen Williams Scholarship Award | Association of Black Cardiologists Richard Allen Williams Scholarship Award on Association of Black Cardiologists

As we reflect upon last weekend and this weekend, it is inspiring to know that we can always depend on community to bring us together, lift up our voices, and amplify our stories to fight for change. ✊

National HIV Testing Day is June 27. Knowing your HIV status lets you take charge of your health. You can also take charge by knowing your treatment options if you have HIV. Talk to your healthcare provider about becoming undetectable: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/risk/art/index.html.

The HBCU Professor Racing To Develop An Antiviral Drug For Covid-19 https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannegarrett/2020/06/23/the-hbcu-professor-racing-to-develop-an-antiviral-drug-for-covid-19/

The HBCU Professor Racing To Develop An Antiviral Drug For Covid-19 With his antiviral drug on its way towards receiving FDA approval, Meharry Medical College’s Dr. Donald Alcendor has a plan to help combat the disproportionate coronavirus mortality rates plaguing vulnerable communities.

Student National Medical Association celebrates ✊🏾
Fam, we are celebrating our forgotten story of liberation with a t-shirt drive! Follow these steps so members can take over social media pages on

1. Purchase our limited edition T-shirt for $25 before Saturday 6/20, so you can receive the t-shirt on time.
https://snma.org/store/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=16536018

2. On 7/7/20, post yourself in the t-shirt, and tag & let’s show the world how SNMA does it!

T-shirt sales end this SATURDAY! ————

What is Juneteenth? It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth celebrations range from backyard picnics to more formal events like parades and festival gatherings. Since we are living in a virtual world, celebrate with SNMA by participating in our Juneteenth tshirt drive!

Do not miss our next livestream as we map a path forward, beyond the current rebellions! This Sunday at 4!