We acknowledge organizations that are aligned in their vision of supporting health professions education in which social mission is valued to drive health equity and improved health for individuals, communities, and nations. The Social Mission Alliance is intended for collaboration to collectively further our shared mission.
> Partners
Organizations and institutions whose work aligns with the Social Mission Alliance are welcome to join as Strategic Partners at any time. Strategic Partners are organizations with whom we explore potential projects that we bring to fruition. Partners are acknowledged on our website and are invited to participate in our sub-committee work, webinars, social media, and in-person networking events.
The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL) is a non-profit organization serving thousands of Deaf and hard-of-hearing healthcare professionals and students worldwide since 1999. AMPHL’s mission is to create a diverse, robust network of individuals with hearing loss interested in, studying, or working in healthcare fields through education, advocacy, and mentorship. AMPHL’s vision is to create equal opportunities in the health professions among Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
BlackDoctor.org is a trusted health resource for millions of African Americans. Through content, events, and community engagement, BDO bridges the gap between culturally competent healthcare information and the communities most impacted by health disparities.
BRACE is a nonprofit organization based out of middle east Baltimore and led by President Donald Gresham. BRACE was established in 2010 to serve as a voice to lead the combat against the marginalization of minority people in low income communities. Our goal is to give a voice to the voiceless and to put a stop to the gentrification of our communities. We strongly believe that residents should have a decision-making voice in what happens in their community.
For over 34 years, Health Career Connection (HCC) has partnered with organizations to meet their workforce, diversity, excellence, and health equity goals while providing career-launching opportunities as well as career advancement support for underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college students. They are a non-profit led by workforce development experts leading national, California and regional health workforce initiatives to bridge the gap between talent and industry demand and nurture a new generation of values-driven health leaders and professionals reflective of the communities they serve.
National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME) is a national organization that develops and sustains productive relationships and action-oriented programs among national, state, and community stakeholders to strengthen the health-professions workforce. They provide informational resources, training, guidance, and professional development to stakeholders and the students they serve, with a focus on expanding pathways into health-professions education for individuals who have faced socioeconomic or educational barriers or limited access to preparation.
RELATE Lab brings together healthcare workers, trainees, patients, and community members to develop relational leaders, foster beloved community, and build the evidence to co-create a more humanizing, equitable health system. One of RELATE Lab’s main initiatives, HEAL, is a clinic-based community organizing program. Started in 2015, HEAL elevates patients and community members as experts in social drivers of health.
Founded in 1847, the American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders.
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) is committed to expanding equitable access to health care for all Californians—ensuring every community has the health workforce they need, safe and reliable health care facilities, and health information that can help make care more effective and affordable.
> Allies
Ally organizations are those with whom we have mutual acknowledgement of value alignment and whom we invite to conference and spotlight where appropriate. Ally organizations who endorse the Alliance mission are acknowledged on our website and are invited to participate in our subcommittees, webinars, social media, and in- person networking events. Organizations have the opportunity to join the SMA movement as an organizational ally at any time and to explore partnership opportunities towards advancing health equity.
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) was founded in 1947 to promote and maintain high quality standards for family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the public. It is one of the largest medical organizations in the United States, with 136,700 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, as well as internationally. The AAFP was instrumental in establishing family medicine – a derivative of classical general practice – as medicine’s 20th primary specialty.
Alliance for Clinicians Equity (ACE) is a nationwide alliance of multifaceted individuals and institutions in pursuit of promoting equity for clinicians who are under-represented in medicine.
AMSA is committed to improving health care and health care delivery to all people; promoting active improvement in medical education; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine; assisting in the improvement and understanding of world health problems; contributing to the welfare of medical students, premedical students, interns, residents and post-MD/DO trainees; and advancing the profession of medicine.
The Docs with Disabilities Initiative uses research, education, and sharing of stories to drive change in perceptions, disability policy, and procedures in health professions, biomedical and science education.
The Health Professional Student Association helps students from underserved communities to become healthcare providers in their communities. We identify students from underserved communities, help them successfully apply to and attend health professional schools, and encourage them to practice in health professional shortage areas.
PAEA is the only national organization representing PA educational programs in the United States. All accredited programs in the country are members of the Association. PAEA provides services for faculty at its member programs, as well as applicants, students, and other stakeholders.
The Alliance for Health Policy is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping policymakers and the public better understand health policy, the root of the nation’s health care issues, and the trade-offs posed by various proposals for change.
National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
NACHC is the leading innovative change agent collaborating with affiliates and partners to advance Community Health Centers as the foundation of an equitable health care system free from disparities and built on accessible, patient-governed, high-quality, integrated primary care.
> Interested in working with us?
We welcome new collaborations. To inquire about becoming an official Partner or Ally with the Social Mission Alliance, email us at info@socialmission.org.
> Social Mission Metrics Inaugural Supporters
The Social Mission Metrics Badge recognizes educational programs that have committed to social mission by taking the Social Mission Metrics Self-Assessment. Currently in it’s initial phase, only a select number of schools were invited to be a 2024 Inaugural Supporter.
