Sponsor |
Association of American Indian Physicians |
Title |
PATTY IRON CLOUD NATIONAL
|
Contact |
Lucinda Myers, Health Careers Student Program Director |
Availability |
June 2011 |
Eligibility |
Native American students, 16-18 years of age, who are planning to enter a health career; To accompany the students, AAIP will select counselors, ages 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones. Native American medical and health professional students preferred but not required. |
Information |
NNAYI is designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students for admission to college and professional school and to encourage them to pursue a career in the areas of health science and biomedical research. Curriculum is presented in a series of lectures, interactive workshops, and field trips. Students will learn about various health professions, college and medical school admission process, financial aid resources, and health care issues affecting AI/AN communities. |
Benefits/Award |
Airfare, Lodging, and Most Meals |
Deadline |
March 25, 2011: Student Application March 4, 2011: Counselor Application |
Required Documentation |
Complete Application. One page Essay; Current Academic Transcript; Letter of Recommendation; Primary Data Sheet; Recommendation Checklist Form; Photograph. |