Association of American Indian Physicians Spring 2010 Pre-Admission Workshop, April 15-18, 2010, University of Arizona – Tucson, Arizona
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Monday, April 15, 2010
Workshop will focus upon the skills necessary for successful application and admittance to medical school or other health profession schools!!
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), Careers in Health for Native Students Program and the Office of Outreach and Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and Indians into Medicine (INMED) Program of the University of Arizona, College of Medicine will conduct a Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) on April 15 – 18, 2010. Scholarships available to American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate students interested in the health field. Scholarship will cover airfare, lodging and meals.
Topics include selecting a Professional School, admissions Test (MCAT), Personal Statement, AMCAS Application, Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources, Interview Process, Mock Interviews and AI/AN Physician and Medical Student Panel Presentations.
Application Requirements are AAIP Student Primary Data Sheet Scholarship Application, Recent College and/or University Transcript, One Letter of Recommendation from a professor or academic advisor, Copy of your Certificate of Indian Blood or Tribal Identification Card, Recent photograph for identification and publication purposes, and One page personal statement: Why are you seeking a career in the health professions? How the workshop will benefit?
Applications must be in the AAIP office by Monday, April 15th, 2010. For more information, go to www.aaip.org . Applications must be faxed to the AAIP Office. Attn: AAIP Student Programs, Fax: (405) 946-7651, Attn: AAIP Student Programs. Notice: Scholarships awarded on a one-time basis. For more information contact Association of American Indian Physicians, Lucinda Myers, Health Careers Student Programs Director, [email protected], P: 405.946.7072 or F: 405.946.7651.