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Cream City Medical Society - Undergraduate Chapter (UG) is an affiliate of Cream City Medical Society, (est. 1927) of Wisconsin.
Cream City Medical Society (UG) was established in the fall of 2004. Their 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.
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