Mentorship & Pipeline Development
Our premedical mentorship program pairs underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation students with UCSF medical student mentors for individualized application guidance.
Latine Medical Student Association
Community, mentorship, and leadership at UCSF.
LMSA at UCSF supports Latine students throughout their journey into medicine while advancing mentorship, professional development, cultural connection, service, and health equity.
- 65
- Premeds supported
- 20
- LMSA mentors
- 14
- At LMSA West '26
MS1 Welcome Dinner · UCSF, 2025
Who We Are
A community-centered home for Latine students in medicine.
The Latine Medical Student Association at UCSF brings together medical students, premedical students, residents, and faculty around mentorship, professional development, cultural connection, community service, advocacy, and leadership.
We support students who are underrepresented in medicine at every stage of the pipeline, and we work in partnership with UCSF faculty, community organizations, and peer affinity groups to strengthen the connection between UCSF and the underserved communities of San Francisco, and to help build a stronger, more diverse physician workforce.
What We Do
Five pillars that guide our year.
Programming that meets students where they are, from premedical mentorship through residency and beyond.
Medical Student Support
From the MS1 Welcome Dinner to Big/Little pairings and faculty mixers, we build a supportive network so Latine medical students at UCSF thrive throughout training.
Professional Development
Skill-building workshops, including suturing sessions, plus faculty panels, conference travel, and research presentations prepare students for clerkships and careers.
Community Engagement
Through Clínica Martín-Baró, Healthy Saturdays, and Carnaval health screenings, our members provide direct service to San Francisco's underserved communities.
Culture & Belonging
National Latine Physician Day, Día de los Muertos, and Winter Pachanga celebrate Latine identity, remembrance, and community across UCSF training levels.
Our Impact
A year of mentorship, milestones, and community.
Every number here comes from the most recent year of LMSA at UCSF programming.
65
Premedical students mentored
Through our mentorship program in partnership with SNMA.
25
Mentor-mentee matches
Pairing UCSF medical students with aspiring physicians.
150+
Community members served
Through health fairs, education, and outreach events.
45
Students at LMSA × SNMA Day
Panels, workshops, networking, and career exploration.
~75
Community members at Winter Pachanga
Bringing together students, residents, faculty, and alumni.
14
Members at LMSA West 2026
Representing UCSF at the regional conference.
Programs & Events
Our community in action.
A year of mentorship, cultural celebration, and service, held together by the students, residents, and faculty who make LMSA at UCSF a home.
Mentorship
Premedical Mentorship
In collaboration with SNMA, we pair underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation premedical students with UCSF medical student mentors for longitudinal, individualized application support, plus virtual workshops and partnerships with MiMentor, Oasis for Girls, and the Latinx Center of Excellence.
Community Health
Community Health Outreach
Through Clínica Martín-Baró, Healthy Saturdays at Garfield Park, and cardiovascular screenings at Carnaval in the Mission District, our members expand access to preventive care for the communities UCSF serves.
Conferences & Advocacy
LMSA National & West Conferences
14 UCSF members attended LMSA West 2026 at UC Davis, with two presenting research. Ahead of the conference, members joined LMSA-affiliated advocates in meetings with California legislators on immigration-related barriers to care, medical education affordability, workforce shortages, and public health infrastructure.
National Latine Physician Day
A day recognizing Latine physicians. This past year featured keynotes from Melissa Simon, MD, MPH and Tomás Aragón, MD, MPH.
MS1 Welcome Dinner
Welcoming incoming students into a supportive community and connecting them with peers, mentors, and campus resources.
Día de los Muertos
Skull decorating and a collaborative ofrenda honoring loved ones, shared over pan dulce and hot chocolate.
Winter Pachanga
An end-of-year celebration with pozole, tostadas, live mariachi, and community across training levels, roughly 75 guests last year.
Big/Little Reveal
Peer mentorship pairings between newer and returning LMSA at UCSF medical students.
Accepted Students Weekend
Welcoming admitted UCSF medical students into the LMSA community over a dinner hosted by current members.
Heritage & Belonging
Celebrating the many countries and cultures represented across our chapter.
White Coat Community
LMSA at UCSF members supporting one another across every year of medical school.
Partnerships
Stronger through partnership.
Our partnerships expand mentorship, professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community-centered health work across UCSF and San Francisco.
- Latinx Center of Excellence
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
- San Francisco State University
- Student National Medical Association
- Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
- MiMentor
- Oasis for Girls
- Local community partners
Gallery
LMSA in community.
Get Involved
Ways to join our community.
For Students
Join events, mentorship pairings, service opportunities, and professional-development programming.
Join LMSA at UCSFFor Faculty & Alumni
Mentor students, participate in programming, speak at events, or help strengthen our professional network.
Partner With UsFor Community Partners
Collaborate on outreach, education, health-equity initiatives, and community-centered service.
Contact Our Team
Support LMSA at UCSF
Help sustain our community.
Your support helps LMSA at UCSF expand mentorship, professional development, cultural programming, conference access, and community service, while reducing financial barriers for students.
Donations made through Giving Together UCSF are tax-deductible.