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Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) Program - The National Native American Youth Initiative (NNAYI) program is an intense academic enrichment and reinforcement program consisting of mini-block courses teaching leadership, communication, study and testing skills plus assertiveness, networking and professional behavior, interactive learning and time management. Courses are designed to increase the student's background and skills so he/she is better prepared to remain in the academic pipeline and pursue a career in the health professions and/or biomedical research. It is the goal of AAIP to prepare these students for admission to college and professional school, and empower them to utilize these skills.

Topics will be presented in a series of lectures, field trips, and tutorials. The summer program will inform students of the variety of health careers available to Native American youth. AAIP members, health professionals, and traditional healers will provide special lectures regarding personal experiences toward a health career and the collaboration between western and traditional medicine.

ELIGIBILITY - Native American high school students planning to enter the health professions between the ages of 16 through 18 years old are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA (A = 4.0).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
* One Page Essay expressing plans to enter the health professions (double spaced)
* Current Academic Transcript
* Letter of Recommendation from school counselor/teacher
* Primary Data Sheet
* Copy of Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)or other form of tribal membership
* Photograph

FINANCES - Selected scholars will receive all expenses paid. Each participant will be provided with room, board and travel during the week-long program. It will be necessary for individuals to bring extra monies for items (i.e. souvenirs) they may wish to purchase during their stay.

Applications are also available for download on the AAIP web site in PDF format. Only a limited number of students will be accepted, therefore early application is encouraged. Deadline is May 03, 2002.