THE MINORITY ASSOCIATION OF PRE-MEDICAL STUDENTS UW WELCOMES YOU
ABOUT US
Our Mission
MAPS at the University of Washington is dedicated to fostering a community of underrepresented pre-health students and providing members with knowledge and experiences needed to be socially conscious healthcare professionals.
Our History
Established in 1999, UW MAPS is a chapter of the national organization Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students. UW MAPS is affiliated with the parent groups, the National Medical Association and the Student National Medical Association (SNMA).
UW MAPS is one of the most active university chapters in the nation. We hold the Region 1 MAPS chapter of the year for the years 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
GENERAL MEETINGS
What’s Going on at MAPS?
Want to know what we have planned for the rest of the quarter? For this upcoming fall quarter during the 2024-2025 school year, we meet every other Thursday from 5:30-6:30 PM. Check out our schedule to know what to expect! We also have Instagram posts for all of these meetings (@mapsuw) if you would like more information.
OPPORTUNITIES
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PHC INTERN APPLICATION - APPLY BY NOV. 17TH
The goal of this internship is to give dedicated members the opportunity to become more involved with our behind-the-scenes planning for the annual Pre-Health Conference.
Application Requirements:
- Must be a UW Seattle undergraduate
- Consistently attend MAPS meetings
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HMC SHADOWING PROGRAM (Winter Cohort) - APPLY BY NOV 15TH
Through this program, 2 MAPS members per month from December - March will have the opportunity to shadow in the International Clinic and/or the After Care Clinic at Harborview Medical Center (HMC).
Application Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Records of a flu shot, MMR, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccinations OR titer results for MMR, chicken pox, and hepatitis B.
- TB test placed within one year of the observation dates (December 2023 or later).
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PRINCETON REVIEW MCAT 515+ COURSE
MAPS is selling 2 Princeton Review MCAT 515+ Courses worth $3500 each for $750! If you submit the form you will contacted 3-5 business days to complete the payment.
You may redeem the course at the time from now until September 2025 in the manner that aligns best with your study schedule.
Member of the Month
Keep an eye out for our first member of the month for the 2024-2025 school year!
Membership
Membership Requirements:
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Attend 3 out of 5 general meetings per quarter.
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Attend 2 volunteering/fundraising events per academic year
Membership Benefits:
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Discounted PHC ticket (April 26, 2025)
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Certificate signed by UW SOM Administrators
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Opportunity to get highlighted on our Instagram (@mapsuw) and website
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Priority for Shadowing Program at HMC International Clinic
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Priority for Volunteering at Seattle Children’s
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Priority consideration for PHC Intern positions
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Access to weekly posted research and internship opportunities
We are actively keeping track of membership progress, and will reach out to you via email once you complete the requirements to become an official MAPS member!