STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Medical University of the Americas has an active Student Government Association (SGA).
Each class each semester elects officers to coordinate its activities. The student president and vice president of each class and the elected executives comprise the SGA, which meets with the Dean and other administrative officers. Students may serve actively on a number of school committees.
CHRISTIANS ON CAMPUS
To enable fellow Christians, as well as whoever is interested, to come together and study Scripture, pray and worship together, while giving each other encouragement amidst our studies.
MUSLIM STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) of MUA helps provide services for Muslim students on campus. The objective of the organization is to provide the necessary accommodations needed for Muslim students in order for them to both succeed in school and practice their religion. The organization helps students with various problems that can appear while living in a new area. For example, the MSA helps to arrange housing and also provides information about prayer areas. In addition, the MSA holds meetings every Friday after block exams in which Muslims and non-Muslims can attend and learn more about the religion of Islam. Also, every semester the MSA hosts the MUA BBQ/Sports Day. It is a social event for the entire MUA student body in which there is full day of sports and food. The MSA of MUA is an organization for the students of MUA to help ensure that their needs as both a student and as a Muslim are met.
BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Students of African descent at MUA are welcome to join the Black Students Association (BSA), an organization formed in accordance with established bylaws cater to the well-being of its members as well as non-members of African descent.
SOUTH ASIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION
The South Asian Students Association (SASA) promotes Indian and South Asian culture and heritage among students, faculty and staff. Membership is open to all students of MUA. The SASA encourages members of all different cultural and ethnic background to share their experiences and talents with MUA community by organizing Annual Cultural Show, Ethnic Food Festival and other social events throughout the school year.
STUDENT SURGICAL ASSOCIATION
The Students Surgical Association (SSA) at MUA provides students with an opportunity to explore the field of surgery while studying Basic Sciences. SSA holds a number of events (e.g. suture clinics, phlebotomy clinics, etc.) to help students acquire some basic surgical skills even during their basic sciences years. With help of many faculty members, SSA also gets involved in community services.
SPOUSES OF STUDENTS
Spouses of Students (SOS) is a support group for the spouses and children of medical students attending MUA. This network organizes events and provides support and assistance for the initial adjustment to island life.
