Build the Pipeline
Bring MM to your campus, clinic, or community.
Launching a Minorities in Medicine (MM) chapter is a high-impact way to develop talent locally, expand mentorship, and deliver culturally competent, patient-centered programming. Whether you’re a high-school educator, undergraduate leader, professional student, or practicing clinician, we’ll equip you with the playbook, training, and brand support to stand up a sustainable chapter.
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Mentorship pipeline: Near-peer and professional mentoring across Youth, University, Professional Student, and Medical Professional tiers.
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Skills & education: Simulation labs, OSCE refreshers, BLS/CPR opportunities, research/QI primers, and career readiness workshops.
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Community impact: Health fairs, outreach events, and service projects aligned to local needs.
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Professional development: Leadership roles, speaking opportunities, research/QI collaboration, and conference participation.
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Equity in practice: Programming that centers cultural humility, ethics, and measurable impact.
What a Chapter Does
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MM Youth (Grades 7–12): K–12 schools, youth centers, and community orgs. Youth must join under a parent-monitored account.
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University (Collegiate): Community colleges and 4-year institutions.
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Professional Student: Medical, PA, nursing, dental, pharmacy, MPH, OT/PT, CLS, and related programs.
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Medical Professional: Hospitals, clinics, departments, and professional societies.
Where Chapters Live
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Chapter Launch Kit: Bylaws templates, constitution samples, advisor guide, brand assets, and starter agendas.
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Training & Office Hours: Leader onboarding, safety/compliance briefings, and programming playbooks.
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Programming Catalog: Ready-to-run workshops, mentorship frameworks, and evaluation tools.
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National Network: Collaboration channels, speaker directory, and cross-site project opportunities.
What We Provide
Core Requirements
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Advisor: Faculty/staff (Youth/University) or licensed clinician/administrator (Professional/Medical Professional).
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Leadership team: Minimum of 3 officers (President/Lead, Programs, Operations/Finance).
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Code of Conduct & Safety: Adherence to MM policies; Youth chapters require parent-monitored digital accounts and age-appropriate communications (no direct DMs).
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Inclusion & Accessibility: Open, non-discriminatory membership; accommodations planning for events.
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Data & Media: Consent for photos/media; privacy-respectful handling of member information.
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Compliance: Follow school/health-system rules (e.g., background checks, site approvals) and applicable laws (HIPAA/FERPA awareness where relevant).
Typical Launch Flow
Supporting you End-to-End
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Submit Inquiry
Purpose: Signal interest and confirm basic readiness.
You do: Complete the Chapter Inquiry Form at the bottom of this page
MM provides: Confirmation email, checklist, and scheduling link.
Outputs: Submitted form + advisor contact + preferred launch month.
Timeline: ~10–15 minutes to submit; MM response within standard review window.
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Eligibility Review & Advisor Verification
Purpose: Validate fit, safety, and governance.
You do: Share advisor details, upload draft bylaws/constitution, and acknowledge Code of Conduct & Youth protections (if applicable).
MM provides: Advisor verification, compliance notes, and any required edits.
Outputs: Approved advisor, green-light memo, and required revisions (if any).
Timeline: Typically 5–10 business days after a complete submission.
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Orientation & Kit Delivery
Purpose: Equip your team to launch correctly on day one.
You do: Attend a 60-minute onboarding (officers + advisor) and confirm your first 90-day goals.
MM provides: Chapter Launch Kit (bylaws template, advisor guide, event playbooks, brand assets, risk & media templates), plus access to the national community channels.
Outputs: Finalized bylaws, event calendar skeleton, comms setup, and brand approvals.
Timeline: 1–2 weeks post-approval.
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Plan Your First 90 Days
Purpose: Translate intent into a concrete, doable plan.
You do: Lock three flagship activities (e.g., skills lab, mentorship kickoff, outreach event), publish a calendar, recruit members, and set metrics.
MM provides: Office hours, sample agendas, vendor/speaker intros (as available), and promo toolkit.
Outputs: 90-day plan with dates, owners, budgets, safety notes, and success metrics (attendance, certifications, surveys).
Timeline: 2–3 weeks of planning and promotion.
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Go Live & Report Milestones
Purpose: Execute, learn, and show impact.
You do: Run events, collect sign-ins and photo consents, capture outcomes (e.g., BLS/CPR completions), and submit a short milestone report.
MM provides: Signal-boost on national channels, troubleshooting, and recognition for high-performing chapters.
Outputs: Milestone report (attendance, outcomes, photos), lessons learned, and next-quarter goals.
Timeline: Weeks 4–12 after orientation (rolling).
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Do we need an advisor?
Yes—faculty/staff for Youth/University; licensed clinician/administrator for Professional/Medical Professional.
Can multiple tiers collaborate?
Yes—cross-tier mentorship is encouraged.
What about minors?
Youth members must join via parent-monitored accounts; events follow age-appropriate, chaperoned protocols.
Do you offer CME/CE?
Select Medical Professional programs offer CME/CE where available.
How long does approval take?
Reviews typically occur within a standard window after a complete submission and advisor verification.
Costs/dues?
Vary by site; many chapters are supported by institutions, grants, or sponsors.