March 2013 Pre-Admission Workshop at UofA in Phoenix, AZ

March 2013 Pre-Admission Workshop Details

Attention American Indian/Alaska Native Undergraduate and Graduate Students in the Four Corners Area What:  March 2013 Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) When:  March 21-24, 2013 Where:  University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Sponsors:  AAIP and the Four Corners Alliance Who Should Attend:  American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in the allied health or medicine fields. About the PAW:  This Pre-Admission Workshop is being held through AAIP's partnership with the Four Corners Alliance (University of Colorado, University of Utah, University of New Mexico, University of Arizona and University of Arizon - Phoenix).  The PAW is an event held to bring together AAIP member physicians, AI/AN college students, traditional healers, public health professionals, and other interested individuals with the goal of networking, learning and discussing the current state of Native health and health education. Workshop Topics Include: - Selecting a professional school - Admissions tests (MCAT) - Personal statements - AMCAS application process - Financial aid and scholarship resources - Interview process including a mock interview - Physician & medical student panel presentations The Pre-Admission Workshop is a 2-day workshop aimed at addressing common challenges encountered by students in the health professional application process.  The curriculum focuses on skills necessary for successful application and admittance to health professional school.  AAIP awards scholarships to college students to cover the cost of airfare, hotel accommodations, conference registration and materials and most meals.   Scholarships:  Scholarships for the March 2013 PAW are available and awarded on a one-time basis.  These scholarships will cover airfare, lodging and meals. Deadline for submission of all materials is THIS Friday, January 18, 2013. DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION HERE For more information, please contact AAIP at 405-946-7072 or email Gary Lankford at glankford@aaip.org