About AltTrack Med
Empower, Support, and Advocate
Our Mission
The mission of the Alternative Track Student Medical Association (ATSMA) is to support and empower nontraditional medical and premedical students through mentorship, community, and advocacy - celebrating diverse paths to medicine and fostering success at every stage.
Our Story
Our founders, Morgan “Mo” Sweeney and Rachel Bare, identified a lack of resources, mentorship, and community for pre-medical and medical students that identify as nontraditional: those who are starting from scratch, swapping career paths, have been out of school for many years, and more. Inspired by their and many others’ stories, the Alternative Track Student Medical Association was created to celebrate students from all walks of life, allowing us to lean on each other through our different journeys to medicine.
Our Five Pillars
- Professional Advancement: We aim to promote career development through mentorship, resources, and professional networking.
- Education and Outreach: We aim to provide workshops, research opportunities, speaker series, and programs tailored to nontraditional paths.
- Community Building: We aim to build a strong peer community across medical schools, pre-medical programs, and alumni.
- Advocacy and Representation: We aim to represent and uplift the voices of nontraditional students in broader educational and medical forums.
- Leadership Pipeline: We aim to develop leadership and service opportunities across local, regional, and national levels.