Melanin in Medicine (MIM)
Mission:
Our club’s mission is to provide a community for aspiring healthcare professionals through meetings, community service, and networking. We aim to create a sense of unity, enabling members to see themselves in others. This is especially important on our large campus, where it’s easy to feel lost. With this group, we can inspire and support each other, helping those unsure about their path find their way, in line with the university’s goal of “Find your way.”
Who We Are
Melanin in Medicine (MIM) is a student-led organization that empowers underrepresented students who are interested in healthcare careers. Open to all majors and disciplines, MIM supports any student who sees a future in medicine, whether in public health, nursing, pre-med, pre-PA, allied health, or related fields.
Founded in 2023, MIM has grown to over 110 active members who are committed to academic excellence, leadership, and service. Our faculty advisor is Dr. Andrea Lewis in the Public Health department, who helps us stay grounded in purpose and aligned with our vision.
What We Do
MIM hosts a wide range of events and initiatives to support its members’ personal, academic, and professional development:
- General Body Meetings focused on topics such as finding your path in medicine, overcoming imposter syndrome, time management, and exploring different healthcare roles.
- Networking Events & Panels featuring physicians, PAs, nurses, public health professionals, and graduate students of color who share their journeys and advice.
- Community Service Projects that allow members to engage directly with the Greensboro community through volunteering, donation drives, and health education.
- Study Sessions & Peer Support, where students come together to prepare for exams, share tips, and hold each other accountable.
- Wellness and Healing Spaces where students check in, support each other emotionally, and celebrate their successes in a safe, affirming environment.
- Collaborative Events with other student organizations and departments like the Public Health Impact Network (PHIN) and the Career & Professional Development Center.
Why MIM Matters
Melanin in Medicine exists to fill a gap: representation, belonging, and affirmation. In a field where students of color are often underrepresented, and on a campus as large as UNCG, MIM gives students a chance to feel seen, heard, and supported.
We are more than a pre-health organization. We are a community that reflects the future of medicine: diverse, passionate, united, and deeply rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a seat at the table and a hand to hold as they find their way. PHE Faculty Advisor: Andrea Lewis, PhD, MSPA/MPH, PA-C