The Black and Latino/a/e Students’ Association (BALSA) is dedicated to the academic success and advancement of students at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. BALSA events celebrate African American and Latino/a/e heritage, while raising awareness of the complex issues that affect these communities. The organization is dedicated to the betterment of these communities via research and outreach projects that improve the health and wellbeing of populations with limited access to healthcare.

BALSA welcomes all students interested in contributing to the work of the association to join its community and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. BALSA members form a peer-support network for incoming students, and its network of house staff and faculty provides students with mentoring and support.

At NYU Grossman School of Medicine, BALSA is the umbrella organization for two other nationally recognized organizations, the Student National Medical Association and the Latino Medical Student Association. To get involved in BALSA, or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Khalil, program manager for recruitment and retention, at Sarah.Khalil@NYULangone.org.

Latino Medical Student Association

The Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) is a national organization whose mission is to unify and empower current and future medical students, with a focus on promoting the health of Hispanic and Latino/a/e communities in the United States. LMSA welcomes all students interested in contributing to the work of the Association.

To get involved in LMSA, or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Khalil, program manager for recruitment and retention, at Sarah.Khalil@NYULangone.org.

National Conferences

Every year, the Office of Professional Development recruits talented prospective medical students and trainees at the LMSA National Conference. LMSA National 2023 took place in Atlanta, Georgia, where NYU Grossman School of Medicine was represented by sixteen exhibitors from nine different departments.

LMSA National 2024 took place in Los Angeles, California: NYU Grossman School of Medicine was represented by 11 exhibitors from seven different academic departments.

Student National Medical Association

The mission of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is to support current and future medical students with chapters at medical schools throughout the country, including NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

NMA welcomes all students interested in contributing to the work of the association. To get involved in SNMA, or if you have any questions, please contact Sarah Khalil, program manager for recruitment and retention, at Sarah.Khalil@NYULangone.org.

Annual Medical Education Conference

Every year, the Office of Professional Development recruits talented prospective medical students and trainees at the SNMA Annual Medical Education Conference (AMEC). We also host a sponsored reception, featuring a panel highlighting a few of our outstanding faculty and house staff.

Disclaimer: NYU Langone’s programs do not include preferences, quotas, or set asides, or otherwise exclude anyone based on race, sex, or other protected categories.