Center of Multicultural Affairs and Engagement (CMAE)

Welcome to the Center of Multicultural Affairs and Engagement!

The Center for Multicultural Affairs and Engagement is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse community of medical students. The center cultivates a culture of inclusive excellence by facilitating professional development opportunities, advocating for issues concerning medical students, and supporting student organizations such as Student National Medical Association (SNMA), White Coats 4 Black Lives (WC4BL), Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA), Promoting Recognition of Identity, Dignity, and Equality (PRIDE) in Healthcare, and Minority Associations of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS).

We thank you for visiting with us and we look forward to working with you!

FOR PRE-MED STUDENTS

Next Gen STEMM Symposium

Hosted by the Center for Multicultural Affairs and Engagement (CMAE) in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School, Next Gen STEMM is a one-day immersive event designed to inspire and support undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds who are interested in careers in medicine and research. Participants have the unique opportunity to engage with current medical students and senior physicians, attend dynamic research poster presentations, and connect with admissions representatives and academic leaders during a Lunch and Learn session.

FPA Financial Planning Program

In partnership with the Financial Planning Association of Minnesota and DEI Student Ambassadors Program, CMAE is proud to offer a Financial Planning Program specifically designed for first-generation medical students at the University of Minnesota. This initiative was inspired by our student ambassadors who recognized key financial disparities within medical education and sought to create meaningful, long-term support.

Eligible students are paired with a dedicated financial planner for a series of four 30- to 60-minute sessions held quarterly throughout the academic year. Our goal is to provide consistent guidance by matching students with the same planner throughout their UME experience. With a diverse pool of financial professionals across identities and specialties, we do our best to honor student preferences and needs.

Topics may include:

Personal savings strategies
Buying a home or vehicle
Investing
Family planning
Student loan repayment

While this program is currently open to first-gen students, we encourage any student who identifies as low SES or is experiencing extenuating financial circumstances to reach out—we’re here to support you and will gladly connect you with a financial advisor.