M.D. student organizations

How to get involved as a M.D. student

For M.D. students at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), student organizations provide a crucial outlet for building community, developing leadership skills, and supplementing their medical education. By participating, M.D. students not only enrich their academic journey but also cultivate a sense of purpose, resilience and empathy — qualities that are key for a fulfilling career in health care. Through these experiences, they grow into compassionate physicians who are prepared to make a positive impact in their communities. 

Organizations and associations

• American Geriatrics Society Student Chapter (AGSSC)  
• American Medical Association (AMA)  
• American Medical Student Association (AMSA)  
• American Medical Women's Association (AMWA)  
• Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)  
• Association of American Medical Colleges-OSR (AAMC)  
• Association of Women Surgeons (AWS)  
• Catholic Medical Student Association (CMA) 
• Christian Medical & Dental Society (CMDA) 
• Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)  
• Medical Student PRIDE Alliance (MSPA) 
• Nevada State Medical Association (NSMA) 
• Phi Delta Epsilon, Epsilon Iota Chapter
• South Asian Medical Student Association  (SAMSA) 
• Student National Medical Association (SNMA) 

M.D. Student Interest Groups (SIGs)

M.D. student-led Student Interest Groups (SIGs) allow students to dive deeper into specific fields of medicine and areas of personal interest. These groups cover a wide range of specialties, offering students the chance to explore potential career paths, gain practical insights and connect with mentors.  

• A Healthier Nevada 
• Academic Medicine
• Addiction Medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Cardiovascular
• Dermatology
• ENT/Plastics
• Emergency Medicine
• Emergency Hands-on
• Family Alliance of Medical Students
• Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG)
• Financial Literacy
• Gastroenterology
• Health and Hygiene
• Humanitarians in Medicine
• Internal Medicine Interest Group (IMIG)
• Interprofessional Education
• Medical Education
• Medical Policy and Advocacy
• Medical Spanish
• Medical Students for Choice
• Mentorship in Medicine
• Medical Education Outreach Committee
• Medical Students with Disability and Chronic Illness
• Mental Health
• Music in Medicine
• Student Interest Group in Neurology/Neurosurgery (SIGN)
• OB/GYN
• Oncology/Hem-Onc
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Palliative Care
• Pathology
• Pediatric
• Psychiatry
• Pulmonary/Critical Care
• Radiology/Interventional Radiology
• Research
• Sports Medicine
• Street Medicine
• Surgery/Surgical Skills
• Suture Skills
• Transplant
• Trauma Surgery
• Transplant and Reconstruction
• Ultrasound
• Urology
• Wilderness Medicine Interest Group

The student program descriptions are provided by the individual groups. For additional information on any of these programs, please email Samantha Myers.

Student Outreach Clinic (SOC)

The Student Outreach Clinic offers free medical attention on a variety of health topics to the uninsured or underinsured community in Northern Nevada. Medical students gain hands-on experience under the direct supervision of licensed physicians to provide access to health care to individuals who would otherwise go without.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) is the nation's only honor medical society. It dates back over 100 years, and recognizes excellence, professionalism, service and leadership in the profession. The UNR Med Chapter is active and was chartered in 1985 with over 250 members.

Associated Students of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (ASUNSOM)

ASUNSOM is the NSHE Chancellor approved, fee-collecting student government representing all medical students enrolled at UNR Med. The student government is governed by the student council which consists of the president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of the year 1 and 2 classes, and the presidents of the year 3 and 4 classes, and chaired by the year 2 president.