The Association of American Indian Physicians will hold its 2013 Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) in Phoenix, AZ on March 21 – 24. Scholarships are available for airfare, lodging and meals. http://aaip.org/programs/events#pre-admission-workshop
Application deadline: January 18, 2013. The pdf is available at http://aaip.org/wp-content/uploads/AZ-PAW-PDS.pdf
About: The application process to medical and health programs can be intense and competitive. Majority of programs require MCAT, personal statement, letters of recommendation, personal interviews or more, and will vary depending on the program and school. The Pre-Admission Workshop will be an intense two days, which will give participants the necessary tools and preparation to have strong applications to medical or health programs.
Workshop Topics Include:
· MCAT preparation
· Selecting a professional school
· Developing a personal statement
· Obtaining letters of recommendations
· Financial aid and scholarship resources
· How to prepare for interviews
· Mock interviews with physicians
· How to fill out AMCAS application
· Physician & medical student panel presentations
· Networking opportunity with faculty, staff and fellow medical student
CO SPONSORS: AAIP and the Four Corners Alliance. The Four Corners Alliance is a partnership between the medical schools of the University of Arizona, Phoenix, the University of Arizona, Tucson; the University of Colorado; the University of New Mexico and the University of Utah.