Student Organizations

For MD Students...

The Stanford Medical Student Association (SMSA) functions as a local liaison for national medical student organizations and addresses issues that affect Stanford medical students and the School of Medicine community. SMSA sponsors a wide range of scientific, political, social, and health-oriented activities for students, and provides monetary support for community service projects.

A list of student organizations and activities can be found at the SMSA website.

For PhD Students...

Biomedically Affiliated Stanford Students (BioMASS) is an organization created by graduate students enrolled in the Biosciences programs. BioMASS organizes seminars, career fairs and other meetings that address areas of particular interest to graduate students. This student-led organization has sponsored presentations on employment opportunities and trends in academia as well as in business, biotechnology and government. BioMASS hosts an array of social gatherings, from ski trips to barbecues—all designed to bring graduate students together in relaxed and informal surroundings.