NYCOM Student Chapter
Latino Medical Student Association
Mission: The Latino Medical Student Association is geared towards promoting unity, voice, recruitment and retention, awareness of Latino health issues and their rights , leadership and volunteerism.
National Organization: http://lmsa.net/
Our Chapter: Throughout the year, LMSA focuses on recruitment, community outreach, fundraising, volunteer work, and promoting healthcare education to under-served communities. It provides students with a support network as well as mentorship.
Dues: $25 total to sign up for national, regional and chapter dues annually.
President -Wildys Rosario wrosario@nyit.edu
Vice President -Yuliana De Los Santos ydelossa@nyit.edu
Secretary -Lydia D. Torres Ltorre05@nyit.edu
Treasurer -Yenisleidy Paez ypaezper@nyit.edu
| Adviser | Patricia A. Feemster | pfeemste@nyit.edu |
LMSA/ AMWA women’s panel meeting
On January 24th, 2013, LMSA and AMWA jointly held a women’s panel discussion. We asked our guests to discuss their experiences as women in the medical field– particularly addressing working in undeserved communities. All LMSA eboard members present All AMWA eboard members present Guests: Dr. Lardner, Dr. Quinn, Dr Rivera-Martinez and Dr. Caba Meeting Start time: 12:10pm [...]
LMSA Meeting Minutes
LMSA Meeting Minutes September 18, 2012- 1st meeting Minutes taken by Lydia Torres, LMSA Secretary E-board members present: Wildys Rosario, President; Yuliana DeLos Santos, Vice President; Lydia D. Torres, Secretary; Yenis Paez, Treasurer The meeting began at 12:15 pm. Main Focus: Introduce the E-board & vote for 1st year representatives The LMSA president, Wildys Rosario, [...]
1st LMSA Meeting – Minutes
LMSA 1st meeting on September 8th was a great success! As an organization that promotes health services for those in great need, we were happy to inform members and those who attended, of all the great volunteering opportunities we are offering. Our major events for this year include community health fairs at different churches in [...]
SGA Activities Fair
Make a Difference, Get Involved! The SGA Activities Fair is a great way for students to learn more about the active organizations present on the NYCOM campus. Each organization will have its own table where students can sign up to become members or inquire about organization activities that take place throughout the year. The Activities [...]
Mental Health Counseling is Available to all NYCOM Students
Confidential mental health and professional counseling is available to all NYCOM students to assist them in coping with the stresses of medical school. Counseling services are available through the NYCOM Academic Health Care Center and the NYIT Counseling and Wellness Center. A. NYCOM’s Academic Health Care Center provides mental health counseling services. Students can schedule [...]
