College of Medicine-Tucson affinity groups provide safe, supportive spaces for students from diverse backgrounds to connect, share experiences, and build community. These groups also serve as a platform to create a sense of belonging and community within the College of Medicine-Tucson. Our office hosts engagement and networking events throughout the year to connect students, residents/fellows, faculty, and staff with our office and each other. We collaborate with the following student group clubs to host and sponsor events that showcase the rich diversity of our college.
Our Affinity Groups
Here is a list of the current Student Affinity Groups that we have partnered up at the College of Medicine-Tucson:
African American Medical Student Association (AAMSA)
AAMSA serves the UACOMT student body by acting as a conduit to convey the concerns of our African American students to the administration. We serve the Tucson community through health outreach, education, and mentorship. We work to promote interest in medicine and support student development by hosting informational sessions for high school students and undergrads.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association has been advocating for the health of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in our country. Our efforts are focused on advocacy, community outreach, research initiatives, chronic hepatitis B/C, bone marrow registry, mental health, cancer initiatives, and cross-cultural and cross-linguistic barriers to care.
Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS)
The goal of ANAMS is to supports Native American Medical Students, medical professionals, and undergraduate students. ANAMS is a part of a national organization. Overall, it serves to promote Native American Health and Wellness.
First-Generation Low-Income Medcats (FGLI)
To build a community for first-generation and/or low income medical students in the form of an affinity group.
Jewish Medical Student Association (JMSA)
JMSA's purpose is to create an inclusive community for Jewish medical students faculty members to interact, celebrate holidays, and engage in discussion.
Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
Latino Medical Student Association is a national organization, and COMT is a chapter in the West region (https://west.lmsa.net/). The Latino Medical Student Association unites and empowers medical students through service, mentorship, and education to advocate for the health of the Latinx community.
MedPride
Muslim Medical Student Association (MMSA)
MMSA’s purpose is to establish an inclusive environment for students, faculty, and staff to engage with each other religiously and socially.
Student National Medical Association (SNMA)
The Student National Medical Association is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent and culturally competent physicians.
Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)
To promote health equity and empower women in medicine.