NIDDK/Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP)
Scholarship Awards are available for Native Americans/Alaska Native Undergraduate Students to attend the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) Annual Meeting. The AAIP Annual Meeting and Health Conference offers experts and leaders in American Indian/Alaska Native healthcare and policy making issues. Presentations include information on current trends, policy, research, and practice issues concerning American Indians/Alaska Natives.
AAIP website: http://www.aaip.org/
NIDDK/National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA)
Scholarship Awards are available for Hispanic American Undergraduate Students to attend the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Annual Health Conference. NHMA provides policymakers and health care providers with expert information and support in strengthening health service delivery to Hispanic communities across the nation. Presentations include information on expanding access to quality health care, increasing opportunities in medical education, cultural competence, and research for Latinos. Another focus is policy development and education efforts focused on eliminating health disparities faced by Latinos.
NHMA website: http://www.nhmamd.org/
As recipients of the NIDDK Scholarship Award it is mandatory for students to attend the NIDDK/NIH Research Training Opportunity Workshop.
Interested students should contact Ms. Winnie Martinez: MartinezW@mail.niddk.nih.gov or 301-435-2988.