Cream City Medical Society-Undergraduate Chapters

Cream City Medical Society - Undergraduate Chapter(CCMS-UG) established in fall of 2004, is an affiliate of Cream City Medical Society of Wisconsin (CCMS), established in 1927. CCMS focus is to address disparities among minorities within Milwaukee, WI. The name Cream City originated from a type of cream colored brick that was once used to build the city of Milwaukee in the early 20th century. This type of brick earned Milwaukee one of its earliest nicknames, "Cream City" This cream colored brick is unique in its strength, beauty, and ability to weather any storm.

This inspired a group of African American physicians in 1927 to name their newly formed organization the Cream City Medical Society (CCMS). Like the brick, the organization has weathered its share of storms in Milwaukee, acting as a beacon of support and camaraderie for African American physicians practicing medicine in the face of prejudice and discrimination. Cream City Medical Society Undergraduate Chapter shares the same struggles and dreams; however, giving the focused support to students on a pre-med level.

Mission Statement:
Our mission is to support students with their academics, support them socially, morally and culturally by encouraging and displaying a positive image of the underrepresented community's role in the healthcare field.

Our Commitment:
CCMS-UG is committed to sees the need for an effective, a powerful minority youth. CCMS-UG is dedicated to nourishing and guiding that youth. We also dedicated ourselves to making sure students understand that they can dream, and make their dreams a reality. Mental, emotional, social and communal support is a key part of our group. We understand that ministering to the public's health is an honor, a gift which should be driven by a passion from within. CCMS-UG is set up to make sure students continue to dream, set and accomplish goals, and to mold their environment by providing students with: tutoring, mentoring, career services, study sessions, academic accountability, fellowship with minority doctors, shadowing and volunteer oppourtunities, preparations for medical school, seminars, oppourtunities to mentor high school students, and various trips.