Meet Nina Uzoigwe
A dedicated medical student, proven leader, and passionate advocate for health equity — running to serve as your next SNMA National President-Elect.
My Roots
The love and determination that guide my work began with my parents, who immigrated to the United States from Nigeria with a dream for their children. As the firstborn of six, every step I took in education was never just my own — it was a path for my siblings, my family, and the community that believed in me. Their sacrifices taught me that when you are given opportunity, you build pathways so others can follow.
Brooklyn Beginnings
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. At Stuyvesant High School, one of the most rigorous public schools in the nation, I served as President of the Black Students League, Alto I Section Leader in the Stuyvesant Chorus, and conducted scientific research through the Regeneron program.
Harvard: Excellence with Purpose
Accepted to seven Ivy League institutions, I chose Harvard and graduated as a John Harvard Scholar (top 5%). I studied Bioengineering with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy, competed as a Women's Varsity Rugby athlete, served as an EMT, and completed my senior thesis at Boston Children's Hospital — earning the Thomas T. Hoopes Prize and the Dean's Award in Bioengineering.
Building the Pipeline
I co-founded RISE UP, a four-week summer research program funded by the Perlmutter Cancer Center. Since 2021, we have secured over $100,000 in funding to support NYC high school students in pursuing research and careers in medicine.
Training to Serve
I am an MD/PhD candidate at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, focusing on cardiology and cardiovascular disease in Black communities. My training is rooted in service — bridging research and patient care to address the disparities that affect those closest to me.
Life Beyond Medicine
Outside of medicine, you can find me hip-hop dancing, weightlifting, horseback riding, and exploring new places. I believe that the best leaders bring their full selves to the table — and these passions keep me grounded, joyful, and energized.
“I believe that when we invest in each other, we don't just build better leaders — we build a better future for medicine.”
— Nina Uzoigwe