University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
SNMA 2023-2024 National President-Elect
NMA 2023-2025 Student Trustee
Ja’Nia is a third-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She grew up in New Castle, Pennsylvania with her parents and four siblings. Ja’Nia was a student-athlete at Point Park University. She went on to receive her M.B.A. in Health Systems Management while working as an Assistant Coach for Point Park Women’s Basketball. Ja’Nia completed a post-baccalaureate program at Washington University in St. Louis and worked in research before medical school. She is an active member of the Student National Medical Association and is the 2023-2024 National President-Elect. In her spare time, she finds joy in spending time with her loved ones and being a puppy mom.
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