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Unity
Build relationships across backgrounds, majors, health interests, and stages of the pre-health journey.
About the chapter
A Georgia Tech chapter of LMSA+
We connect students exploring healthcare with community, mentorship, service, and the broader LMSA network.
Mission
Community, guidance, and service for the path into healthcare.
LMSA National unites and empowers current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education, with a commitment to improving health in Hispanic, Latino, and other historically marginalized communities.
At Georgia Tech, our chapter is building an inclusive starting point for students exploring medicine and other health professions. Local programming will connect cultural community with trustworthy pre-health information, service, mentorship, and opportunities to grow.
Shared values
Five principles guide the chapter's direction
Five values shape how we build community, support one another, and serve.
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Service
Approach community engagement with humility, preparation, accountability, and respect.
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Mentorship
Help students find guidance from peers and, as programs develop, medical students and professionals.
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Education
Share verified resources that make academic planning and health-professions pathways easier to understand.
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Advocacy
Promote representation, culturally responsive care, and attention to disparities affecting underserved communities.
The LMSA network
A national network with regional and local roots.
Learn how our Georgia Tech chapter connects to the broader LMSA network.
LMSA grew from regional Latino medical-student organizations formed in the 1970s and 1980s. Five regions later joined a national consortium in 1998, and the organization adopted the Latino Medical Student Association name during the 2009–2010 academic year.
Today, LMSA organizes its work through the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and West regions. Georgia belongs to the Southeast region.
LMSA PLUS was founded in 2012 to strengthen mentorship and support at the earliest stages of the health-professions journey. PLUS helps two- and four-year colleges establish chapters and connects pre-health students with peers, medical students, mentors, and regional and national programming.
LMSA National
Sets the national mission and connects members to national programming, leadership, scholarships, conferences, advocacy, and a five-region network.
Learn more ↗LMSA Southeast
Connects chapters across Georgia and ten other states plus Puerto Rico and the Caribbean through regional programs, mentorship, service, and events.
Learn more ↗LMSA PLUS
Creates a chapter and programming framework for undergraduate and other pre-health students before medical school.
Learn more ↗Georgia Tech chapter
Builds local community and programming for Georgia Tech students.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered
Details that have not been finalized are labeled honestly.
What is LMSA?
The Latino Medical Student Association is a national nonprofit network that supports health-professions trainees and works to improve health in Hispanic, Latino, and other historically marginalized communities through service, mentorship, education, advocacy, and community.
What is LMSA PLUS?
LMSA PLUS is the pre-health and undergraduate chapter framework founded in 2012. It helps students connect earlier with peers, medical students, mentors, and regional and national programming.
What is the Georgia Tech chapter?
LMSA Plus at Georgia Tech is a recognized, student-led organization and LMSA PLUS chapter. It is not part of Georgia Tech itself; recognition does not mean that the Institute endorses every chapter statement or activity.
Who can participate?
The chapter is being built for Georgia Tech students interested in medicine, health professions, mentorship, service, and Latino/Hispanic health. The founding board is finalizing detailed participation policies; email the chapter for a situation not covered here.
Do I need to identify as Latino or Hispanic?
No. LMSA National's organizing principles explicitly include Latino, underrepresented, and allied students and state a commitment to inclusion. Students who respect the mission and want to learn, serve, and contribute are welcome to express interest.
Is this only for pre-med students?
No. Medicine is an important focus, but LMSA PLUS describes programming for pre-health students interested in MD, DO, and other healthcare fields.
Are allied-health students welcome?
Yes. Students exploring dentistry, nursing, public health, physician-assistant practice, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other health professions may participate. Some external opportunities on this site have narrower eligibility, so always read the official requirements.
Can first-year students participate?
Yes. LMSA PLUS supports students early in the health-professions journey. First-year students are welcome to join and attend chapter events.
Can graduate students participate?
The founding board is finalizing the local participation policy for graduate students. Email the chapter with your program and interests so the board can provide current guidance.
Is local participation the same as national LMSA membership?
No. Local chapter participation and individual LMSA National membership are separate. Some national scholarships, discounts, or other benefits require paid national membership; review the national site for current terms.
Does national membership cost money?
LMSA National lists paid and free membership categories, and prices can change. Review the official Join page for the current pre-health option. The Georgia Tech chapter has not announced a local membership fee.
What benefits may national membership provide?
Depending on membership category and current offerings, National may provide access to networks, mentorship, programming, event pricing, scholarships, leadership, and member opportunities. Verify current benefits directly with LMSA National before purchasing.
How can students hear about scholarships?
Use the Opportunities page for scholarships, fee assistance, research funding, and enrichment programs; join official Georgia Tech and LMSA communications; and check the sponsoring organization before every application. The chapter plans to share verified reminders without replacing the official source.
How can students find mentors?
The chapter plans peer and medical-student mentorship pathways. Local matching is not active yet. In the meantime, explore Georgia Tech Pre-Health Advising and review current regional or national mentorship information directly with LMSA.
How can students volunteer?
Local service opportunities are being developed. Follow the chapter accounts and check Get Involved for updates. Students can also explore Georgia Tech Civic Engagement resources while waiting for chapter-specific opportunities.
How can physicians, medical students, campus groups, or community organizations collaborate?
Email the chapter with your organization, proposed topic or activity, intended audience, and preferred timeline. A message starts a conversation; it does not represent a confirmed partnership until the board approves it.
What is the Fall 2026 board structure?
The founding Fall 2026 board includes President, Vice President / Operations, Secretary, Treasurer / Finance, Outreach / Partnerships Chair, Service / Community Health Chair, Events / Programming Chair, and Marketing / Communications Chair. All eight founding Fall roles are filled. Membership / Mentorship is not opening yet—onboarding and member tracking start under Vice President / Operations.
Will more board positions open later?
Yes. As the chapter grows, the board may open additional roles such as Membership / Mentorship Chair and First-Year Representative. Those are later positions—not part of the current Fall leadership openings.
Who has the chapter partnered with so far?
LMSA Plus at Georgia Tech collaborates with LMSA PLUS at Emory, LMSA at Emory School of Medicine, LMSA at Morehouse School of Medicine, Next Generation Men & Women (Next Gen Atl), and other confirmed partners listed on the Get Involved page.
When is the next chapter event?
Medical Student Networking Night is November 4 at Emory University. Check the Events page for the latest time, location, and RSVP details.