NARCH Summer Public Health Program

Southwest Tribal NARCH

Internship Dates: June 10-August 2, 2013
Application Deadline: April 5, 2013

Through this program we expose American Indian students to significant, innovative, advanced and exciting health research and motivate them to educate themselves for careers in health sciences, public health, epidemiology or medicine.

Eligibility
-  Enrollment in a Federally-recognized tribe; 
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in a health-related degree program at an accredited academic institution; and
-Good academic standing according to their department guidelines.

Required Documents:
-Application Packet
     -Tribal Enrollment
     -Recent Transcript and Classs Schedule
     -Resume
     -(2) Letters of Recommendation
     - 250 Word Statement of interest

This is a paid internship that starts in June and ends in early August. The NARCH program will work with students to determine the summer work schedule. There are only a few slots available each year, so selection is based on meeting the eligibility criteria, student’s academic record, and statement of interest. Preference is given to students who are members of tribes in New Mexico, Texas and Colorado. The selection committee is comprised of staff from the Albuquerque Area Southwest Tribal Epidemiology Center, Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board Audiology Program, HIV/AIDS/STDs Prevention Program, and the Southwest Tribal NARCH.

Applications can be found here.

For more information or an application, please contact:
Rita Kie, MPH
Southwest Tribal NARCH
 (505) 764-0036
 rkie@aaihb.org

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

     Scholarship

The 2013 NHSC Scholarship Program application cycle is now open through Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The NHSC Scholarship Program (SP) awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care such as medicine, dentistry, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife and physician's assistant. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years, upon graduation and completion of training.

Eligibility:
-U.S Citizen or U.S National
-Full Time student at accredited school
-Pursuing deree in a NHSC-eligible discipline (Medicine, Dentistry, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife and Physican Assistant)

Services
-Tax free payment of tuition, fees and other educational cost and monthly living stipend (taxable)
-Assistance finding a job at high-need, NHSC approved site
-Access to educaitonal, training and networking opportunities
-Become part of a community of providers with a shared desire to serve patients with limited access to health care

Application Deadline: May 14, 2013
All Awards Made: September 30, 2013

Application can be found here.

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

IHS Scholarship

Indian Health Services 

The IHS Scholarship Program is now accepting new and continuation applications for the 2013 – 2014 academic year.

Deadline to apply is April 14, 2013  for New and Continuation Applications

 Indian Helath Services Scholarship application can be found Here.

2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship

The 2013 NURSE Corps Scholarship has opened their application cyle for interested nursing students.

Eligibility:
(1) Be a U.S. citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized), U.S. national, or a Lawful Permanent Resident.
(2) Be enrolled in a associate or collegiate nursing school

(3) Is enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in a school of nursing (as outlined above) located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory. (4) Begin the nursing degree program on or before September 30, 2013.
(5) Submit a complete application and signed contract

How to Apply: Students can submit a online application at,
http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/guidance.pdf
in submission of a recommendation letters, background info, release info form, proof of citizenship, verification of acceptance, offical student aid report, tuiton and fee schedule, essay, resume and academic transcript.

Funding Preferences:There is a funding preference for applicants of greatest financial need. An applicant’s financial need is determined based on the applicant’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is provided on the Official Student Aid Report (SAR) generated through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Applicants with an EFC between $0 and $5,550 will be considered as having the greatest financial need. Among qualified applicants with the greatest financial need (i.e. applicants with an EFC between $0 and $5,550):

For additional information and application details please visit, http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/guidance.pdf

The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) and the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) have defined a new name known as NURSE Corps: Caring for Communities in Need.

National Native American Youth Initiative for Health Science Students

AAIP Announces the 15th National Native American Youth Initiative Dates and Application

The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is accepting applications for the 15th National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI), which will be held on the George Washington University campus in Washington D.C., June 22 - 30, 2013.  American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students, ages 16 - 18, who have an interest in the health field and/or biomedical research are encouraged to apply. Selected high school students will receive a scholarship that will cover airfare, lodging, and most meals during the NNAYI program. NNAYI's curriculum is strategically designed to prepare high school students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research. To fill out the student application to be considered for the 2013 NNAYI program, please click HERE. Stay tuned to the AAIP Twitter feed and the AAIP website:  www.aaip.org for more information.    Also, please feel free to contact Gary Lankford at 405-946-7072 or email glankford@aaip.org with any questions.

RISE-UP Summer Program for Public Health Students

MCHC-RISE-UP (Maternal Child Health Careers/ Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement- Undegraduate Program) is a new summer program designed for junior, senior or recently graduated baccalaureate degree university students from underrepresented populations to increase exposure to the field of public health. As part of the program, up to 50 undergraduate students will have the opportunity to participate in a 10-week full time summer curriculum for one or more of three externships: Clinical, Community Engagement and Advocacy, or Research. The program provides free housing, a $3,500 stipend for the summer, a visit to Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, a trip to Atlanta, GA to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the externship experience.

The program begins May 27, 2013 to August 2, 2013 and starts with a orientation at KKI/Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore MD, the students will then return to their training sites closest to their permanent residence:

1. Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland
2. University of South Dakota/Sanford School of Medicine Center for Disabilities in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
3. University of Southern California University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities/California State University, Los Angeles in California

Our site is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. If you would like to have any additional information please visit Kennedy Krieger Institute’s website:

http://www.kennedykrieger.org/professional-training/professional-training-programs/rise-programs/mchc-rise-up

To apply for admission into MCHC/RISE-UP, please complete the required application package by Thursday, February 14, 2013. 

For additional information please contact MCHC-RISE-UP Coordinator and Recruitment Specialist, Tyler Hemmingson, at 605-357-1426 or at Tyler.Hemmingson@usd.edu .

6th Symposium for Nursing Students

N-Nurse Sixth Symposium

"Hózhó náhásd: Sacred Space and Human Caring in Health Care."

Interested nursing students and nursing professionals are welcome to take part in this conference.

Date:  April 18- April 19, 2013

Location: Flagstaff, AZ

Symposium Details
The sixth symposium will be held at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, AZ and will be from Thursday April 18th to Friday April 19th. For additional information regarding this great opportunity please visit the agenda here.

Contact Information: Linda Petri
Phone: 505-459-2619
Email: lindap1@q.com


GIVING VOICE TO NURSING ON THE NAVAJO NATION

N-NURSE is dedicated to nurture nurses who serve the people in and around the Navajo Nation. We promote nursing as a career for local residents, provide mentorship workshops, build partnerships to support nursing projects and ensure culturally appropriate nursing research for the benefit of Navajo people.
N-NURSE provides Navajo land nurses a network from which nursing students and other nurses impact the Navajo area health systems and provide culturally appropriate care.
N-NURSE will advocate for excellence in health care delivery to benefit the Navajo people.