2014-2015 Future Leadership Project Fellow Application Deadline

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STUDENT NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
FUTURE LEADERSHIP PROJECT FELLOW APPLICATION
2014-2015
Program Directors:
Anthony Kulukulualani
National President-Elect 2014-2015
Priscilla Mpasi, MD
Future Leadership Project Director 2014-2015
Student National Medical Association
Future Leadership Project 2014-2015
Dear SNMA Member:
Thank you for your interest in the Future Leadership Project! The Future Leadership Project (FLP) serves as a
programmatic initiative in the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) to offer the general member an
opportunity to gain leadership skills and learn more about the national organization. FLP is designed to recruit and
mentor the next generation of SNMA leaders. Members who participate in the program will have the unique
opportunity to develop leadership skills, receive mentorship from SNMA leaders and engage in personal growth.
The Future Leadership Project enters its 4th program cycle for the 2014-2015 SNMA administrative year. Participants
are designated as FLP Fellows and are highly recognized within the organization. Fellows participate in an engaging
and structured curriculum that will prepare them for leadership in the SNMA and in the profession of medicine.
All SNMA national members are eligible to apply for the Future Leadership Project. The application process is
competitive as only twenty (20) members are selected each year. Ten (10) medical students and ten (10) premedical or
post-baccalaureate students will be selected as the 2014-2015 FLP Fellows. The FLP curriculum is outlined below:
Webinar Lecture Series
– Fellows will participate in webinar lectures from SNMA alumni officers and physician leaders in medicine
– Lecture topics include: SNMA overview, leadership and business skills and diversity in medicine
Think Tank Mini-Challenges
– Fellows will form Think Tanks (small groups) to work on tasks related to leadership development and success
– Fellows will take on roles such as: 1) Task manager, 2) Recorder, 3) Presenter, 4) Spokesperson
– Think Tanks will present projects in competition against other Think Tanks and be evaluated based on criteria
National Committee Project
– Each Fellow will join a National Committee (NC)
– Fellows will work with NC chairs to complete a project of their interest
Leadership Component
– Fellows will be invited to participate in the January Board of Directors meeting
– Fellows who attend the Annual Medical Education Conference will participate in a leadership capacity
Mentor Component
– Fellows interested in regional/national office will be paired with a national officer for individual mentorship
Members interested in the FLP program are encouraged to contact the FLP Directors to learn more about Fellow
involvement and program aspects. All applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday September 24,
2014. The official start of the program is Sunday October 5, 2014.
We look forward to receiving your applications!
Yours in SNMA,
Anthony Kulukulualani and Priscilla Mpasi
Student National Medical Association
Future Leadership Project Directors 2014-2015
Student National Medical Association
Future Leadership Project 2014-2015
2014-2015 Future Leadership Project Fellow Application
Deadline for Submission: Wednesday September 24, 2014 (11:59PM)
Please read the Welcome Letter in its entirety before completing the application form.
Demographics: (all fields required)
Name:
Address:
Phone and Email:
Academic Institution:
Degree and Year:
SNMA Region:
Please respond to the following questions. Responses should be limited to 1-2 paragraphs. Paragraphs
should reflect your experiences as an SNMA member. Please type responses on this form for submission.
1. What is your interest in the Future Leadership Project? What do you think you can gain from the
program?
2. What skills do you believe are necessary for every leader to possess? List and discuss up to three skills.
3. What component of the SNMA would you like to learn more about and why?
4. What aspect of the SNMA would you like to enhance or improve? Provide a tangible approach or solution
to enhance or improve this aspect.
List all current and past leadership roles and involvement with the SNMA. List all leadership roles in other
organizations.
Student National Medical Association
Future Leadership Project 2014-2015
Application Process:
□ Respond to all application questions and list all leadership roles
□ Submit application form with completed responses to snmaflp@gmail.com
□ Applicants will be notified of receipt of their application
□ Application deadline: Wednesday September 24, 2014 (11:59PM EST)
□ Applicants will be notified of final application status no later than Sunday September 28, 2014
□ Selected Fellows will start the program on Sunday October 5, 2014
Please direct all questions to the FLP Directors at snmaflp@gmail.com
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