12th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications for the 12th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative which will be held in Washington D.C., June 20 - 28, 2009. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students, ages 16- 18, who have an interest in the health careers and/or biomedical research are encouraged to apply. The NNAYI scholarship pays for travel, lodging, and most meals during the program. NNAYI’s curriculum is strategically designed to prepare students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research.
To accompany the students, AAIP is accepting applications for counselors, age 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones to a select group of five high school students. AI/AN medical and health professional students are encouraged to apply. AAIP will cover travel, lodging, meals, as well as provide a stipend upon completion of the program. Counselors will be expected to arrive in Washington D.C. 1-2 days prior to program dates.
Deadline for student application is April 17, 2009 and for counselor application is March 6, 2009. For more information and to access the on-line application, visit the NNAYI website: www.aaip.org/programs/nnayi/nnayi.htm
