Opportunities Outside The CurriculumDetailed information, application forms and deadlines are available in the Office of Student Affairs unless otherwise noted. Inquiries regarding International Health Opportunities and International Exchange Programs should be addressed to Judith Reagan in the Office of International Studies, fourth floor, Student Center Building or via her home page International Studies.
Research Opportunities Research Opportunities/FellowshipsAFAR Medical Student Geriatric Scholars Program - sponsored by the John A. Hartford Foundation, provides an eight to twelve-week opportunity in clinical geriatrics and aging research. Scholars will train at one of four National Training Centers or, for a limited number of medical schools, at their own institution. Following the scholarship, scholars will participate in aging research and/or related activities under the supervision of their home-site sponsor. Scholars will receive $3,000 to be used any time during the year. All applications must be received by February 6. To apply go to: www.afar.irg/medstu.html. Alpha Omega Alpha Student Research Fellowship - Summer term support (a minimum of 8 to 10 weeks) for clinical investigation, basic research, epidemiology and the social sciences as related to medicine. Up to seven fellowships are awarded annually to students in their first, second or third year. Each will provide $4,000 to the student for support of the proposed research project. For more information and to apply go to: www.alphaomegaalpha.org. American Academy of Allergy and Immunology Summer Fellowship Award - For outstanding young individuals who wish to pursue research in the areas of physiology of allergic diseases, cell membrane receptors, pharmacology of allergy and inflammation, basic cellular and molecular immunology, AIDS, as well as other topics pertinent to the understanding of the allergic and immune mechanisms of disease. Applicants must have completed eight months of medical school. Website: www.aaaai.org/members/grants_awards American Heart Association Medical Student Research Program - The 2004 Medical Student Research Program provides 8, 10, or 12 weeks awards (continuous in time) to medical students to carry out cardiovascular-related research in a strong laboratory environment. The objective is to provide medical students who are potentially interested in a research career with an opportunity to explore a research career that is broadly related to the cardiovascular area or stroke. Stipend of $600 per week. Program runs between June - May. Deadline is usually in March. Website: www.americanheart.org. The American Psychiatric Association (APA) Fellowship - The APA is working to attract more minority medical students into psychiatry through sponsorship of a special summer fellowship program. This summer APA will introduce a group of minority medical students to the rewards and challenges faced by psychiatrists in their everyday practices through its minority medical student summer fellowship. The fellowship, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), will provide the students with the opportunity to work closely with psychiatrist mentors in a variety of practice settings. APA is encouraging directors of medical student education to spread the word about the summer fellowship to medical students. To qualify for the fellowship, medical students must be one of the following: American Indian, Alaska native, native Hawaiian, Asian American, African American, or Hispanic. The students must also be enrolled in a U.S. medical school. The primary goal of the fellowship is to encourage ethnic minority medical students to consider a career in psychiatry by giving them an opportunity to participate in challenging and interesting areas of psychiatry. The program will match approximately 10 first- through fourth-year medical students with a mentor on the basis of the medical student's professional interests, desired practice setting, and geographic location. The fellowship provides each student with up to $4,000 for travel expenses, meals, and lodging for an entire month while working with his or her psychiatrists mentor. APA encourages students to work with minority and underserved populations in urban or rural areas, but students may opt to work in other clinical and research settings. The application deadline is mid-February. Application forms can be downloaded at www.psych.org/career_corner/careers_psych/training/summerfellowship.cfm The Community Health Project - The Community Health Project is a student-run internship program for students of health professions at the KU School of Medicine. The CHP is a unique and exciting opportunity for students to expand their horizons by getting to know a special population of citizens and the people who serve them. There are four different positions with the CHP: Intern, Executive Director, Program Director and Research & Development Director. (To apply, contact Cheryl Gibson at cgibson@kumc.edu or Wendy Hildenbrand at whildenb@kumc.edu).Interns: A CHP intern works during the summer for one social service agency, public health department or special population program. The intern works for a minimum of eight weeks, and for a minimum of 32 hours each week. The specific schedule of the intern is determined between the intern and the agency. The internship must be completed between June 1 and July 23, 2005. Each intern placed in Kansas City is paid a $2,200 scholarship for the summer and receives four hour of elective credit. Stipends vary on locations outside of Kansas City. Executive Director: CHP is administered by the Executive Director and Program Director. The directors serve one-year positions, receive $4,500 scholarships and are eligible for four hours of elective credit. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operation of CHP, including managing the financial, recruitment and public relations interests of the project. The Program Director is responsible for the administration of the CHP internship program. Duties performed by the Program Director include developing the course syllabus, scheduling rooms and speakers for intern conferences, etc. Research and Development Director: The position of Research and Development Director is a one-year commitment. The director will be paid a $4,500 scholarship and will receive four hours of elective credit. The director works directly with the faculty advisor(s) on evaluation and research projects of CHP. Literature review, data collection and analysis, and summary of results will be included in this intern's responsibilities. David E. Rogers Fellowship Program of the New York Academy of Medicine is offering 20 Fellowships of $3,000 each to support summer projects for first year medical students. The Rogers Fellowship projects are intended to focus on coupling medicine with the needs of underserved or disadvantaged patients or populations. Half of the Fellowships awarded are dedicated to projects focused on HIV/AIDS prevention or care. The deadline for submissions is usually in March. Download application forms at this website: http://www.nyam.org/grants/rogers.shtml. (Informational brochure available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy). Glenn/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging - Available to medical students at any level to undertake a three-month research project on any subject related to the basic sciences and aging. Each scholarship carries an award of $6,000. Application deadline is usually in February. Application materials are available at AFAR. Howard Hughes Medical Institutes Research Scholars Program - Medical students are able to spend one year conducting full-time research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The Scholar's project is selected after acceptance into the program and after interviews with potential NIH mentors. Scholars receive annual compensation of $17,800, health insurance, subsidized housing, and numerous other benefits. For information and application visit www.hhmi.org/cloister. Application deadline is usually in January.Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Student Research Training Fellowship - Provides support to medical students for one year of research at any academic or nonprofit research institution in the United States. Fellows receive an annual stipend of $23,000. For information and application, visit www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/medfellows.html. Application deadline is usually in early January.The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is offering Student Summer Fellowships to foster an interest among young researchers in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Undergraduate, graduate and medical students are eligible to apply. * Student summer fellowships are awarded annually * Amount of award is $2,000. The LFA Medical/Scientific Advisory Council will review all applications. The application is available on the website, http://www.lupus.org/research/appdownload.html. Applications should be emailed to: Finzifellowship@lupus.org. For additional information, contact: (202) 349-1155. Application deadline is February 2. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Summer Research Program - May 31 - July 29. Applications are being accepted for the Summer Research Program for Medical Students at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. A component of The University of Texas, M.D. Anderson is one of the nation's leading cancer research and treatment centers. The purpose of the Program is to provide participants with firsthand biomedical research experience in the basic or clinical sciences. Student projects are submitted by faculty mentors at the Cancer Center and will reflect ongoing research efforts in the Institution's clinics and laboratories. Individuals selected for the Program will actively participate in both the technical aspects of their project as well as interpretation of experimental data. At the end of their summer experience, students will submit their research data in journal article format. Participants in the program receive a stipend of $2,500 for the 10 week period. A one-time $250 allowance will be provided for those students residing in the dormitories. Application deadline is usually in February. For application and brochure with more information, contact Valerie Poulson, 3040E Murphy, SOM. Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum - The Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum aims to support and nurture student research in the health sciences. The event is designed to give students an opportunity to present their original research in either an oral or poster format. Cash awards and/or expense-paid trips to national or regional meetings are given on the basis of judging by UNMC and/or Creighton University faculty. Abstract submission deadline is in December. Application available at http://app1.unmc.edu/unmccce/ce_medicine.cfm NIH Clinical Research Training Program (CRTP) - Twelve month program at the National Institutes of Health for medical students who have completed one year of clinical rotations. Under the direction of a senior clinical investigator at the NIH, students spend their year engaged in clinical research on a project linked to their interests. Students attend clinics and rounds related to their projects and often engage in laboratory work related to their mentor's clinical research interests. Students also participate in a course entitled Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research, which runs two evenings a week over a four-month period. The entire application process in conducted online at www.training.nih.gov/crtp. CRTP brochures are available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Roswell Park Cancer Institute Summer Oncology Research Program - Expand your horizons in the care and treatment of the cancer patient by participating in state-of-the-art clinical research. Explore the mysteries of the cancer cell by participating in a basic science research program, or both. Special emphasis is placed on cancer prevention through lectures and practical experiences. The program offers a stipend of $280 per week for students to engage in research for an eight week period. The program runs June - July, however dates may be changed to accommodate student schedules. Application deadline: February 15. For more information go to: www.roswellpark.org Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Science Fellowship Program - Provide third and fourth year medical students with the opportunity to explore careers in research in cardiovascular science. The year of research usually begins in June or September. Each fellow is expected to work closely with a sponsor at the student's medical school who will help plan a research training experience. Annual stipend is $25,000. Application deadline is mid- January. Website: www.sarnoffendowment.org/fellowship.shtml. Scholarship/Stipend Opportunity for training at the National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse - Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track - Fifty fully paid scholarships are available for 1st and 2nd year medical students to attend the Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track at the twentieth annual National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to be held during June at University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. This track is designed for medical students interested in seeking training and further education in the field of alcohol and drug abuse as it affects rural medical professionals. The scholarship covers conference registration, resource materials, on-campus residence hall room and all on-campus meals. In addition, each student receives a $300 cash stipend at the end of the conference to help defray travel expenses. Application Procedure: Application forms available on the internet at http://www.uwstout.edu/solutions/ces/ruralaoda. Application Deadline: April 1. The Society for Pediatric Research/American Pediatric Society grant - Research opportunity in a pediatric laboratory at a medical school other than KUMC. The grant will provide a maximum stipend of $4,105 and will enable each student to spend eight to ten weeks working 30-40 hours per week in a research environment. The application deadline is usually in late January. Over 400 laboratories and research experiences are available to students. Website: www.aps-spr.org St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - NIH/NCI-funded Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program - The program offers a unique opportunity for students preparing for careers in medicine to gain biomedical and oncology research experience. POE students must be a United States citizen, non-citizen national, or possess a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States. POE students must have at least a 3.3 gpa (on a 4.0 scale) in the sciences and math and at least a 3.3 overall gpa. Medical student trainees spend a minimum of 9 weeks at St. Jude and most come during the late spring and summer, but other times are possible. The salary is $8 per hour, and housing assistance is available for students coming from outside the Memphis metropolitan area. Members of under-represented ethnic minority groups and women are particularly encouraged to apply. Application and additional information are available on the POE program home page http://www.stjude.org/poe/. The deadline for applications is February 15.Student Internships at the Kansas Health Institute - Eight week internship to provide students with opportunities to develop their research and analytic skills under the guidance of KHI staff and scholars. Selection based on applicants academic preparation, skills and interest relevant to the KHI mission to affect policies leading to improved health for all Kansans. Contact Kim Kimminau, Ph.D. Website: www.Khi.org Student Program in the Diabetes Research and Training Center at Vanderbilt University - To give medical students comprehensive and current knowledge of diabetes mellitus and its unsolved problems; to provide an atmosphere which facilitates and encourages student interaction with a diverse group of established researchers and clinicians; and, to give participants their own unique research problem to develop. Deadline is usually in February. Website: Vanderbilt University Summer Institute in Geriatrics at Boston University - Co-sponsored by the American Geriatrics Society this is a week long program to stimulate medical student interest in pursuing careers in academic geriatric medicine and research. Offered to students completing their third year of medical school. Program runs in June or July. Website: www.americangeriatrics.org Summer Oncology Research Fellowship Program - SORFP, which has been sponsored by CHLA and USC (Children's Hospital Los Angeles and at the USC Keck School of Medicine) for more than 30 years, is once again being offered for the Summer. Fellowships have traditionally gone to students from universities and medical schools throughout the United States. Prior candidates have been exceptional students; many are now in academic positions, including full-time cancer research. This program is intended to provide the highest quality experience for first-year medical students pursuing interests in oncology research. Each year, the Executive Committee reviews and selects approximately 20 applicants in late March. Application deadline is March. For more information and application go to www.chla-sof.nant.org. Summer Program in Radiation Oncology and Cancer Biology - Washington University/Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology co-sponsored ten week, full time program covering basic principles of tumor and normal cell population kinetics, effects of ionizing radiation and chemotherapeutic agents on normal or malignant cells and basic immunological concepts of cancer. Participants develop close interaction between clinical and research sections for possible correlation of biological concepts and clinical activities. Applicants selected will receive a $5,000 stipend. For more information go to: www.mir.wustl.edu/education. Summer Research Training for Students - Medical students gain "hands
on" experience in an ongoing research project starting with a review of the
literature and ending with written and oral presentations of their research findings at
the Student Research Forum. Approximately 20 traineeships are available annually on
a competitive basis. A stipend is available for each trainee. Contact Dr. Joseph Bast for more information. Washington Health Policy Fellowship Program - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation announces the Washington Health Policy Fellowship Program (WHPFP), a summer program in health and social policy, specifically designed to encourage select medical students' interest in health policy. WHPFP combines an intensive orientation to the policy process through seminar discussions and a 6-week field placement in congressional offices, federal agencies, research institutes and health advocacy organizations in the Washington DC area. Five health-care professionals-in-training will be selected this summer to participate in this innovative health policy program. This is a 6-week summer program that will run from June - July. Deadline is usually early April. For more information go to: www.amsa.org/hp/whofp.cfm The Western Pennsylvania Health Preceptorship Program (WPHPP) - Offers summer clinical experiences to post-first year medical students. Students are matched with a community hospital in Western Pennsylvania for eight weeks during the summer. Each student receives a stipend, and in some cases, room and board. Each student is also assigned to a physician preceptor who is on the hospital staff. Website: WPHPP Wilderness Medical Society Charles S. Houston Award - Interested in fostering an awareness and appreciation among medical students for the medical aspects of outdoor and wilderness activities. WMS Research Grants will be awarded to applicants who submit a project proposal most likely to result in a substantive contribution to the field of wilderness and environmental medicine. Successful applicants will be expected to conduct a well-defined project during the ensuing year and present an abstract of his/her findings at the annual meeting. WMS Research Grant funding is available for materials, supplies, non-capital equipment (less than $500), and necessary travel related to the project. The amount of funding is up to $5,000, and the deadline for proposal submittal is usually in early May. Application available in 3040E Murphy or at www.wms.org. Externship Opportunities Simon Kramer Society Externship in Radiation Oncology - was established for the purpose of exposing medical students to the discipline of radiation oncology. During the six-week period of the externship, the medical student will have the unique opportunity to begin to develop a foundation of the clinical knowledge applied to the field of cancer therapy, an understanding of treatment planning rationales and a grasp of currently active areas of research and controversy. The extern will be assigned to staff member(s) and will be able to observe and assist in the follow-up clinic and treatment area. The extern will also be assigned a research project and have the opportunity of attending daily planning conferences, lectures, and journal clubs. A stipend of $1,500 plus partial travel expense for a six-week experience in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia is available. Dates of externships are flexible during the summer of 2004 (June to August). Deadline: usually early March. For application, see Valerie Poulson, 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine or contact: The Simon Kramer Society, c/o Ester B. San Diego, Department of Radiation Oncology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 111 So. 11th St., Philadelphia, PA 19107-5097, Tel. (215) 955-5951; FAX: (215) 955-5331, e-mail: ester.sandiego@mail.tju.edu Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Summer Internship - Provides internship opportunities for students interested in ATSDR's mission which is to prevent exposure and adverse human health effects and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment. A stipend of $1,450 to $2,050 a month is provided. The program runs for 8 to 12 weeks. Applications are accepted from January 1 - March 30. To apply go to: www.cdc.gov/hrmo/intern.htm. Complementary and Alternative Medicine fourth annual summer program for medical students offered by Bastyr University. This is a three-credit program that begins July 5, 2005 and runs July 29th. It is taught in the Seattle area, on the campus and at the teaching clinic facilities of Bastyr University, a world leader in the advancement of natural medicine education, research and patient care. Class sessions introduce concepts in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), whole foods nutrition and naturopathic medicine. Additional information and application is available at www.bastyr.edu/camsummer. The priority deadline is March 15, 2005.Betty Ford Center Summer Institute - Medical Student Professional in Residence (PIR) Summer School Program designed to help students understand the process of recovery for chemically dependent individuals. Applicants have the opportunity to spend five days experiencing what it is like to be a patient or family member at the center. Participants attend lectures addressing the needs of addicted patients and can attend a treatment planning session. Scholarships include tuition, books, lodging, on campus meals and a travel stipend. Deadline: mid-March. To apply go to: www.bettyfordcenter.org/welcome/training/#siNational Clinical Nutrition Internships - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) and The American Society for Clinical Nutrition (ASCN) are cosponsoring nutrition internships for medical students. Each student will work under a recognized authority in clinical nutrition in a U.S. medical school or hospital. The internships will last eight weeks and usually will be scheduled in the summer, but other times may be arranged. Each student will receive a $2,500 stipend for the eight-week internship. Application and brochure available at www.ascn.org. Application deadline is usually early February. Soros Service Program for Community Health (SSPCH) - This program supports medical students to work with community-based healthcare organizations in Baltimore and New York. SSPCH has provided over 130 students from around the United States with internship, clerkship and fellowship opportunities. For more information go to: www.soros.org/initiatives/map/focus_areas/service_program Applicants can also contact Mahita Mishra at mmishra@sorosny.org with any questions about the program. The Community Health Project - The community health project is the capstone of the NYC CHI Summer Internship Program. Students and their mentors select projects that match the students’ interests as well as the needs of the communities served by the CBO. Areas of focus may include: Adolescent Health, HIV/AIDS, Health and the Uninsured, Homelessness and Health, Immigrant Healthcare, Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Violence and Health. Individual stipends can be as much as $3,000 if a student chooses to solicit match funding from his/her medical institution, if available. Program Dates - The Summer Internship Program runs June - July 30. The deadline for receipt of your application is usually mid-February. To apply go to: www.soros.org/initiatives/map/focus_areas/service_program/guidelines Indian Health Services electives - Opportunities for fourth year students available in Alaska, Washington state, Oregon and Idaho. Students can apply up to two years in advance. Contact Rea Bavilla, Associate Recruiter, Medical Student/Resident Coordinator, ANTNC Professional Recruiting, (800) 452-5811 or by email to: rbavilla@KANMC.alaska.his.gov. NYC Community Health Internship Program - (formerly the Soros Service Program for Community Health) Engendering in medical students a commitment to and proficiency in serving and advocating for disadvantaged populations. Program Description: The NYC Community Health Internship (NYC CHI) inspires and orients medical students to explore clinical careers in community-based healthcare. The NYC CHI is the product of a partnership among leading New York community-based organizations (CBOs) and is a continuation of a program that was developed and housed in the Medicine as a Profession Program at the Open Society Institute. The program provides medical students with hands-on opportunities to provide vital services to low-income individuals in medically underserved communities. The NYC CHI consists of four core components: 1. Direct service in a community-based setting. 2. A structured curriculum. 3. A capstone research project. 4. Mentoring by experienced practitioners (including physicians, nurses, and social workers). To apply go to: www.soros.org/initiative/map/focus_areas/service/program/guidelines. SALUD - Medical students with an interest in international health and other cultures are invited to participate in the SALUD program, coordinated by AmeriSpan. The program will take place in Quito, Ecuador and Sucre, Bolivia. The programs will be offered during June and July. SALUD consists of approximately four hours of daily Spanish instruction with additional activities including lectures on public health issues relating to the region, herbal medications and more. Applications are due in January and twenty students will be notified of their acceptance to the program in February or March. The price of the entire program, including lodging, Spanish classes, plane ticket and some additional activities will be from $1,500-$2,000. For more information, please go to www.amerispan.com/salud/default.asp. Summer Internship Program - The NYC CHI Summer Internship Program is an intensive eight-week program that provides medical students, who are between their first and second years of medical school, with an opportunity to actively pursue a professional interest in community health. A CBO hosts the students for the entire internship period. Students are required to complete a community health project under the guidance of mentors on the CBO staff. In addition, students are required to attend weekly seminars led by mentors and faculty from participating organizations and area medical schools, as well as other experts. These seminars introduce students to key concepts related to medical professionalism and to providing healthcare in diverse, medically underserved urban communities. Examples of seminar topics include: Cultural Competency, Healthcare for the Working Class Poor, Working with Immigrants, and Adolescent Health. To apply go to: www.soros.org/initiatives/map/focus_areas/service_program/guidelines. Wilderness Medicine Elective - Earn the Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certificate (AWLS) and earn 2 or 4 weeks of senior credit during April. The AWLS program is a practical approach to the treatment of injuries and illnesses experienced at a distance from traditional medical assistance. Instruction concentrates on those injuries and illnesses most common to wilderness experiences, particularly those related to popular sports and activities. It is highly recommended for professionals participating in such adventure sports as hiking, biking, skiing, rock climbing, and white water river rafting where there is now a demand for "first response" treatment and the practice of wilderness medicine. Lectures will be provided on the campus of the University of Utah School of Medicine. For more information visit: www.awls.org.
Fellowship OpportunitiesAmerican Dermatological Association Medical Student Fellowships - preference given to applicants seeking work in a department or division of dermatology. The work undertaken must be done at a university or college in the United States or Canada. Work done and research experience gained by recipients cannot be used as a credit for a degree. The program offers a monthly stipend for a maximum or three (3) months; awards to start in June. Application deadline is usually mid-April. Website: www.amer-derm-assn.org/MSFannounce.pdf AMSA End of Life Education Fellowship Program - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation's End of Life Education Fellowship Program is a six-week summer experience designed to introduce fifteen medical students to end of life care issues. Based in Chicago, this program combines an orientation to end of life care with weekly seminars at local hospices, nursing homes and inpatient hospice units. Students will be expected to develop and research end of life curricula to be implemented at their medical school and to be shared with other schools across the country. A stipend will be provided. The program runs from June - July, and the application deadline is early April. Website: www.amsa.org/programs/EOL.cfm. AMSA/National AIDS Fund Fellowship Program - Six to eight medical students will complete self-designed projects (particularly interested in projects which focus on promotion of HIV testing, education and prevention) in the HIV/AIDS area while working with local HIV service providers. A six to eight week summer fellowship or 4-week elective option for fourth year students, that will compensate the selected medical students $2000 for their HIV/AIDS related work. Web site: AMSA Clendening Summer Fellowships - The Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine at KUMC offers summer research fellowships for first-year medical students. The fellowships offer 8-10 students the opportunity to study an area of interest during the summer between their first and second years of medical school under the direction of one of the Department's faculty members. The selected projects receive awards of up to $2,000 each. Deadline is early January. Application available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy or in the Department of the History and Philosophy of Medicine. The Commonwealth Fund Medical Fellowship Program - Sponsored by National Medical Fellowships, Inc. it is designed to encourage academically-gifted, minority medical students to pursue careers in academic medicine and biomedical research. Fellows spend eight to twelve weeks working in a major research laboratory. The Fellowship award is $5,000 of which up to $2,000 is earmarked for the mentor to offset expenses during the research period. Website: www.nmf-online.org Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program for Medical Students - The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program is designed to encourage medical students to pursue a career in clinical research by giving exceptional students the opportunity to experience clinical research first hand. The program provides one-year fellowships to medical students to spend an extra year of medical school to receive both didactic and 'hands-on' mentored clinical research training. We are currently soliciting applications for our fourth class of fellows. The fellows will begin their fellowships in July. The CRF program is available at the following 10 medical schools: The College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University; Harvard Medical School; Mount Sinai School of Medicine; The University of California, San Francisco, Medical School; University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine; The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine; University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis; and Yale University School of Medicine. Medical students matriculated at any U.S. medical school who have completed two or more years of medical school prior to the start of the Fellowship and who have completed some clinical experience are eligible to apply to any of the 10 participating schools. Fellows will receive stipends of $23,000 plus health insurance to spend a year conducting clinical research and receiving didactic training. Fellows will be matched with outstanding clinical researchers who will serve as mentors, and receive small stipends. Each school will enroll at least five medical students in their CRF Program. The application deadline for the program is usually mid-January. Complete program information including the common application form and contact information for each medical school is listed on our website at: http://www.ddcf.org.Endocrine Society Summer Research Fellowships - The Endocrine Society offers Summer Research Fellowships to encourage promising undergraduate students, medical students and students entering graduate school to pursue careers in endocrinology. The Society provides each student recipient with a $4,000 stipend to participate in research projects under the guidance of a Society member for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer. Website: www.endo-society.org. Fogarty International Center/Ellison Medical Foundation Fellowships - The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC), with support from The Ellison Medical Foundation, is offering a one-year clinical research training experience for graduate level U.S. students in the health professions. This is an opportunity for highly motivated individuals to experience mentored research training at top-ranked NIH-funded research centers in a diverse group of countries, such as Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, China, Haiti, India, Kenya, Mali, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, and Zambia. Applicants should have a strong interest in, and potential for, a career in international health activities and/or clinical research. Medical students must have completed their basic science courses and one year of clinical clerkship. Each fellowship will be for a one-year period and will begin in July, 2005. Application deadline is early January. To apply and learn more see www.aamc.org/overseasfellowship.Managed Care Fellowship Program sponsored by AMSA - (MCFP) is "an eight-week summer program designed to introduce physicians-in-training to managed care issues, particularly as they relate to providing health services to underserved populations. The program combines an in-depth one week orientation to managed care and health services administration with weekly seminars followed by a seven-week field placement in managed care plans in the Boston, Massachusetts area." The program, which takes place from mid-June to early August, encourages ten students to explore health care delivery issues for underserved populations. A stipend to cover living expenses will be provided to fellows. Deadline: early April. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Website: AMSA Operation Crossroads- A private,non-profit, non-governmental organization that promotes work, travel and study in Africa and Brazil. Summer program information available at Website: Operation Crossroads Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track - This track is designed for medical students interested in seeking training and further education in the field of alcohol and drug abuse as it affects rural medical professionals. Fifty fully paid scholarships are available for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year medical students to attend the Scaife Family Foundation Medical Scholars Track at the Annual National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse held at the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin. The scholarship covers conference registration, resource materials, on-campus residence hall room and all on-campus meals. In addition, each student receives a $300 cash stipend at the end of the conference to help defray travel expenses. For application, go to http://www.uwstout.edu/solutions/ces/ruralaoda. Application deadline is early May.Sloan-Kettering Summer Research Fellowship Program - First and second year medical students are encouraged to apply for the National Cancer Institute Summer Student Fellowship Program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This eight-week program is designed to promote interest in oncology and research careers. Twenty-five $5,000 fellowships are available for the program, which usually begins in June. The National Cancer Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Information: Go to http://www.mskcc.org/summerfellowshipsWashington Health Policy Fellowship sponsored by AMSA - The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) sponsors this summer program in health and social policy, specifically designed to encourage select medical students' interest in health policy. WHPFP combines an intensive orientation to the policy process through seminar discussions and a 6-week field placement in congressional offices, federal agencies, research institutes and health advocacy organizations in the Washington, D.C. area. For more information go to: www.amsa.org/hp.whpfp.cfm.
ContestsAlpha Omega Alpha Student Essay Award - To stimulate medical students to address general topics in medicine and to recognize excellent and thoughtful student presentations in a tangible way. The topic of the essay may be any non-technical aspect of medicine, i.e. medical education, medical ethics, philosophy as related to medicine, reflections on illness, science and the culture and the history of medicine. Deadline: January 31. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is soliciting papers for the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Award for Innovation in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. This competition, known as the Secretary's Award, is an opportunity for medical students to describe their innovative health-promotion or disease-prevention projects and have them considered for cash awards from the federal government. Awards for single-discipline entries (medicine only) are $3,000 for first place, $2,500 for second place, and $1,500 for third place. Awards for interprofessional entries (medicine and one or more health professions) are $7,500 for first place, $5,000 for second place, and $3,000 for third place. Visit www.aamc.org/about/awards/ for information about eligibility, entry categories, criteria, entry checklist, and selection process. Medical students must submit their papers to their faculty sponsor by February 13, 2004. The AAMC must receive all medical student single-discipline submissions no later than March 12, 2004. Late submission will be disqualified. Submissions should be sent to: Juan Amador, Association of American Medical Colleges, 2450 N Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., 20037. For questions, email SecretarysAward@aamc.org or call (202) 862-6149. The Association of Women Psychiatrists is pleased to sponsor the Leah J. Dickstein, M.D. Award. The recipient of the award will be invited to the Annual Meeting (in conjunction with the American Psychiatric Association meeting) in New York, May 1-6, to receive this award and to present her work. She will receive $1,000 to help defray the expenses of attending the meeting (with any remainder to be used at the student's discretion). The winner will also receive a plaque and be invited to join the award committee for the following year. The award is open to female medical students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, creativity, and leadership. Examples of appropriate disciplines or genres include: service or clinical aspects of medicine; science research; or excellence in art, music, literature, etc. Interested students must be nominated by their medical school. The deadline for submission of application materials is February. For application go to: www.womenpsych/org/Dickstein/default.html. Caroll L. Birch Award - Sponsored by the Chicago branch of the American Medical Women's Association. This award is presented for the best original research paper written by a student member of AMWA. The paper may have been previously published. The recipient of the award receives a cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque. Deadline for submission of manuscripts is June 30. Questions and specific information regarding manuscripts submission should be directed to Marie Glanz, Special Programs Manager at AMWA via email to: Marie Glanz Journal of General Internal Medicine (JGIM) Creative Medical Writing Contest - The editors of JGIM solicit poetry or prose pieces about the experience of being a patient, a patient's family member, a health-care provider, or a medical researcher for the third annual creative writing contest. A prize for the best manuscript in each category, Poetry and Prose, will be awarded at the Annual Meeting of the Society of General Internal Medicine. The prizes include featured publication of the manuscript in the Journal of General Internal Medicine and a monetary award. Deadline is late February. Website: www.sgim.org/creativemedwrite.CFM Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest - awards ranging from $100 to $1,000 are made on the basis of an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant's career, vocational or academic goals toward which the scholarship is to provide aid. It is not necessary for the applicant to be a member of Mensa. The scholarship application deadline is usually in early to mid January. To apply go to: http://foundation.us.mensa.org/scholarships/zipfinder.php .Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award - This annual contest honors the pre-eminent surgeon, pioneering medical scientist, gifted medical educator, and passionate advocate of optimal healthcare throughout the world. Dr. Michael E. DeBakey has long advocated a role for the humanities in medical education and in the development of a full, enriching intellectual life. Guidelines are below. We welcome submission of original poetry by medical undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited United States medical schools. Poetry Award Guidelines: 1. Entrants must be enrolled in an accredited American medical school pursuing the M.D. degree. 2. Each medical student may submit only one poem, and not to exceed 2 pages. 3. Entries must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2004. 4. The poems may be of any general or specific theme. 5. Poems must be: · In English; no translations from other languages. Typed on 8.5 x 11" bond paper. · Limited to 2 pages in length. · Original, not published or under consideration for publication, and not having previously received a poetry award. ·Accompanied by a cover page with the following information: Poet's name; Current mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. · Submitted in quintuplicate (5 copies), hard copy and on disk in Microsoft Word. 6. Entries will not be acknowledged. 7. Judging will be by a distinguished panel qualified to assess poetry 8. All winning poems become the property of the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award program. 9. Winners will be announced on May 15, 2005. The first prize recipient will receive a cash prize of $1,000.00. The second prize recipient will receive a cash prize of $500.00. The third prize recipient will receive a cash prize of $250.00 10. The first-prize poem will be submitted to a major medical periodical for consideration for publication.Submissions should be sent to: F. Charles Brunicardi, M.D., F.A.C.S., DeBakey/Bard Professor and Chairman, Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award, Baylor College of Medicine, 6550 Fannin, Suite 1661, Houston, Texas 77030. National Health Service Corps Scholarship - The NHSC Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship open to eligible students in a variety of primary health care disciplines who have career goals that include practicing in underserved areas. Scholarships are awarded in exchange for a student's commitment to practice in a community with a current shortage of health professionals. NHSC Scholars receive payment of tuition and fees for up to 4 years of education; 12 monthly stipend payments per year of scholarship support; and payment of other reasonable expenses, such as books, supplies, and equipment in exchange for their commitment to serve in a community in need. To obtain a scholarship application, contact NHSC at http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applicants. Deadline is late March. The New York Academy of Medicine Student Essay Prize in the History of Medicine and Public Health - The New York Academy of Medicine invites entries for its first annual Student Essay Prize, awarded to the best unpublished essay by a graduate student in a medical, public health, or nursing program in the United States. Essays should address topics in the history of public health or medicine as they relate to urban health issues; social or environmental factors in the health of urban populations, institutional histories, or specific diseases may be considered. The winner will receive $500, and the winning essay will receive expedited review for possible publication in the Journal of Urban Health. Honorable Mention prizes may also be awarded at the discretion of the Prize Committee. The contest is open to students in accredited professional degree programs in medicine, nursing and public health. The writer must have been a student at the time the essay was written. Essays should be approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words long, and should follow the guidelines in the Journal's instructions for authors at http://www3.oup.co.uk/jurban/instauth. Essays will be evaluated on the quality and originality of the research, the significance of the topic, and appropriateness for publication in the Journal of Urban Health.The postmark deadline is mid-December. Please visit www.nyam.org/grants/studentessay.shtml or write historyessay@nyam.org for more information.Rubin-Glasgow Essay Award - Presented to an AMWA student member for the best essay of approximately 1,000 words identifying a woman physician who has been a significant role model. The author of the winning essay receives $1,000 and a plaque presented at AMWA's annual meeting. Submit your essay (double-spaced) to Marie Glanz, AMWA, Glasgow Essay Award, 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 by May 31 for questions contact Marie Glanz at mglanz@amwa-doc.org.. Secretary's Award for Innovations in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention - Criteria for judging include innovation in approach to health promotion and disease prevention, feasibility of the approach or potential impact on a community or target population. Areas of special emphasis included health promotion, health protection and preventive health service. Health People 2010 Goals are to increase quality years of healthy life and eliminate health disparities. An entry for this competion, which is not to exceed 2,500 words, might describe a health promotion project focusing on a special population, such as women, children, minorities or the elderly or a preventive risk-reduction effort for a targeted community. Deadline is early February. Website: www.aacn.nche.edu Stanley M. Kaplan Essay Contest - Entries must consist of original research, review articles, case reports or topic essays. Judging will be based on originality, creativity, knowledge of psychiatry and contributions to understanding important problems in any of the biopsychosocial dimensions of psychiatry. Cash prize $250-$500. Deadline is mid- June. Contact: Maryann.schmidt@uc.edu The University of South Florida College of Medicine literary journal, The Legible Script, formerly Medlennium, is currently accepting submissions for their Spring issue. Numerous Categories: - Creative Fiction and Essays, - Poetry, - Personal Statements, - Art and Photography. Cash Prizes Awarded: Winners in each category receive: - First Prize: $100, - Second Prize: $50, - Third Prize: $25. Submit Your Work: - Deadline: March 1. - Submit online or via mail - $5 submission fee. Get Published in a National Literary Journal and Win Cash Prizes! For complete contest details and submission instructions, go to www.thelegiblescript.com William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition - Sponsored by the Human Values in Medicine Program of the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Entries must be postmarked no later than December 31. Each participating student is permitted three entries. Poems must be typed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Poems must be written in English, cannot exceed 750 words, and can reflect medical as well as nonmedical subjects. The top three poets will be awarded $300, $200 and $100 respectively. Winners will be invited to NEOUCOM in April to read their poems. Additional details can be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy. William Osler Medal Student Essay Contest - Awarded for the best unpublished essay on a medico-historical subject written by a student enrolled in a school of medicine or osteopathy. Essays appropriate for consideration may pertain either to the historical development of a contemporary medical problem or to a topic within health sciences of a discrete past period. Entries must be postmarked by January 15. Additional details can be obtained in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. ScholarshipsAir Force Health Professions Scholarship Program - The Air Force offers Health Professions Scholarships for three and four year periods. The scholarship pays for full tuition, required fees, textbooks, small equipment and related supply. Recipients also receive more than a monthly allowance for living expenses. For more information, visit www.airforce.com or contact Master Sergeant George Ross at (918) 663-5722 or george.ross@rs.af.mil. Albert Strickler Memorial Fund- The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia administers this fund named after Dr. Albert Strickler, founder of Philadelphia's Skin and Cancer Hospital. The fund provides an interest-free loan of no greater than $1,000 to medical students, preferably of the Jewish faith, as an aid to education. Students should demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic school. The fund must be repaid within five years after graduation so that funds may be made available to future applicants. Application available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy. Deadline is May 31st. Alice W. Rooke Scholarship- A $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. Applicants must be currently enrolled. Deadline: April 15. Application materials available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy American Heart Association Student Scholar Award - This $2,000 stipend will be awarded to an outstanding student who conducts a research project related to cardio-vascular disease, stroke, and/or basic science. The top student in this program is eligible to receive an additional $1,000 (Howard S. Silverman Award) for a total of $3,000 to be awarded. To apply, go to www.americanheart.org. Deadline is March 31. AMA-ERF Rock Sleyster Memorial Scholarship - Fund provides scholarships to assist needy and deserving students studying medicine who aspire to specialize in psychiatry. The awards are based on demonstrated interest in psychiatry, scholarship, and financial need. Recipients for the scholarships must be fourth-year (final year) medical students. Approximately 20 scholarships are awarded annually. Currently, the award is $2,500. Applications available in Office of Student Affairs. IMPORTANT: Applications must be returned to the Office of Student Affairs once completed. Nominations will be made by the School of Medicine. Deadline: May. Website: American Medical Association AMWA Medical Education Loans - The American Medical Women's Association has a limited loan fund for its student members. Loans are granted in the amount of $2,000 to $2,500 per student per year. A student may be granted loans to a maximum of $5,000 during medical school. Interest at 10% begins the December 15 after graduation and repayment commences the January 15 after graduation. Payment is to be completed within a three-year period. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30. Supporting documentation will be accepted up to May 15. Contact Marie Glanz, Special Programs Manager, at AMWA's national office or send request with your name and mailing address via email to: Marie Glanz Army Health Care Scholarship - The Army offers health care scholarships that will pay for tuition, books, and national exam fees and a stipend for ten and a half months. Recipients also receive 45 days of active duty pay every year of medical school. For more information, contact SFC Scott Sheridan at (913) 469-1743 or Scott.Sheridan@usarec.army.mil. Arthur Miller Scholarship - NationsBank, Trustee. The Arthur M. Miller Fund is a fund that has been established for charitable, scientific or educational purposes. Grants can be given to worthy persons studying or practicing in medical or allied fields leading to an accredited degree programs for registered nurses and medical doctors (Osteopaths, Naturopaths, Podiatrists, Chiropractors and Optometrists are specifically excluded from the definition of medical doctors). No immediate family member of the Advisory Committee or of any employee of Bank of America, N.A is eligible for this fund. Candidates will be selected based upon financial need and general character. Apllicants must be currently enrolled. Application available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Deadline is April 4. Arthur N. Wilson, M.D., Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by the American Medical Association Foundation. For medical students who attended high school in Southeast Alaska. This $3,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a student of high moral character and who has consistently earned academic honors. Inquiries should be directed to Barbara Correll, AMA Foundation, 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Website: AMA Foundation. Deadline: mid-February. C.E. Boudreau Scholarship - Administered by Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. For students who graduate from a Butler County High School. List of detailed information required: Current financial status and current/future financial obligations. Detailed information regarding the use of money required. Statement of specific amount of money requested which should be supported by above statement. Submit information to: Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, 720 West Central Avenue, El Dorado, KS 67042-2144, (316) 321-3300. Application deadline: Nothing definite, usually around May or June. Chinese American Physicians Society Scholarship - CAPS offerd scholarships of $1500 to $3000 each annually to medical students in need of financial aid regardless of their hometown, sex, race or color. The applicants are judged according to their academic achievements, financial needs, community service records and essays. Special credit is also given to those who are willing to serve the Chinese communities after their graduation. The deadline for submitting the completed application is usually the first Friday in October. To apply go to www.caps-ca.org Dr. Richard Allen Williams Scholarship - Sponsored by the Association of Black Cardiologists. Provides a $1,000 scholarship annually to three African American and other minority medical students who show promise in medical research, cardiology and academic medicine. Awards are based on demonstrated ability, interest, and participation in the promotion of health for the African American community; Participation in research or other extra curricular activities, and demonstrated academic pursuits and clinical acumen; Proved leadership during his or her academic pursuits. Application materials available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy. Deadline: June 30. Edward E. Baumhardt Medical Student Loan - An interest free loan, not a scholarship. This is an Interest Free Loan of approximately $5,000. Awarded to second, third or fourth year medical students on the basis of financial need, recommendation from medical school and academic background. Application required and available in Student Financial Aid Office. Application deadline: June 30. Franklin C. McLean Award - The McLean award, National Medical Fellowship's oldest and most prestigious honor, was established in 1968 in memory of the noted, Chicago bone physiologist who established the organization. One award is presented annually to a senior student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service. One award is presented annually; the designated McLean Scholar is honored during the annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The award includes a certificate of merit and $3,000 stipend. (Not renewable). The application deadline is in July. To apply, go to www.nmfonline.org. Hays Memorial Scholarship - Medical students who are natives of Johnson County, Miami County, or Franklin County and are currently enrolled in an accredited medical school are invited to apply for the annual Hays Scholarship sponsored by the physicians/medical staff of Olathe Medical Center. This scholarship will be presented to one medical student per year, in remembrance of the late Dr. Larry V. Hays, a former Olathe Surgeon. The recipient of this award will be recognized as an exceptional scholar in the community and will be awarded a $1,000 stipend in order to assist with educational expenses. The Scholarship Committee will consider medical students who have achieved an outstanding academic and leadership record. Deadline to apply is March 31. Application available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Henry H. and Regina Kerns Ehlers Loan Fund - A fund that assists graduates of Jefferson County high schools who study medicine or surgery at the KU School of Medicine. Loan recipients who choose to practice medicine in Jefferson County also can receive a discount on the amount they must repay. Further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid. Hugh J. Andersen Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by National Medical Fellowships, these need-based, merit awards recognize and reward underrepresented minority medical students for academic achievement and leadership. Candidates must be U.S. citizens enrolled in the second, third or fourth year. Students must attend Minnesota medical schools OR be bona fide Minnesota residents attending MD or DO degree granting schools in the U.S. Applicants must be members of the following racial/ethnic groups: African-Americans, American-Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, mainland Puerto Ricans and Mexican-Americans. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, potential for distinguished contributions to medicine, and financial need. Deadline is in October. For application, go to www.nmfonline.org. Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund - Administered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Foreman Fleisher fund was established in memory of his mother Ida Fleisher. The fund provides scholarships for the purpose of permitting Jewish women to obtain professional educations. Grant distributions are administered by a local bank and customarily sent directly to the student's school to be used for tuition. Application available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy. Deadline is May 31st. Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship - A $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified." Applicants must be currently enrolled. Deadline: April 15. Application materials available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Japanese Medical Society of America Scholarship - Applicants of Japanese ancestry, enrolled in an accredited medical, dental or nursing school are eligible to apply. The JMSA is looking for applicant's who demonstrate academic excellence and show a strong interest in the Japanese Medical Society of America. Application, current medical school transcript and at least one of letter of recommendation required. Scholarship amount is from $2,000 to $5,000. Application available at www.jmsa.org.Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by the American Medical Association Foundation. An annual scholarship of $2,500 will be awarded for a junior or senior medical student with demonstrated interest and involvement in the communication of science. The scholarship recipient will be selected from among nominees proposed by the deans of AMA approved medical schools, with financial need not being a consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Barbara Correll, AMA Foundation, 515 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610. Website: AMA Foundation. Deadline: mid-February. John Knox Village Auxiliary Health Care Career Scholarship - A one time $1,000 scholarship for students who have been accepted in any health related program at KUMC. Candidates must maintain a G.P.A. of 3.0 and possess good communication skills. Application available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy. Deadline is May 16. Johnson F. Hammond, MD, Memorial Scholarship: an annual scholarship of $3,000 is awarded to a medical student of high moral character and outstanding academic achievement with a demonstrated interest and involvement in medical journalism. Dr. Hammond was an Editor and Editor Emeritus for the Journal of the American Medical Association. Application deadline for all three scholarships is February 15. For more information or to apply, please call 312-464-4200 or visit www.amafoundation.org. Mary and Melvin Grubb Scholarship - KUMC medical students who are Master Masons and members of the Eastern Star in Kansas; who are children or grandchildren of Master Masons; who are children or grandchildren of members of the Order of the Eastern Star in Kansas are eligible to receive this scholarship award. For more information and an application, contact the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Eastern Star at (785) 234-5743. Deadline is June 1. Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program - The Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program provides financial support for Native Hawaiian students pursuing careers in selected health professions. The program's goals are to increase the number of Native Hawaiians in health professions and to improve the availability of primary and preventive care services to Native Hawaiians in the State of Hawaii. Applications may be picked up in our office or by visiting http://www.bphc.hrsa.gov/programs/HawaiianProgramInfo.htm. Deadline is March 28.Patti LaBelle Scholarship - Sponsored by the National Medical Association, this $5,000 scholarship is awarded to an African-American medical student who shows academic achievement, leadership and community involvement, documented financial need, and potential for outstanding contributions to medicine. Applicants must be first, second, or third-year medical students. For application, please visit www.nmatnet.org/scholarships.htm. Deadline is June 20. Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program -The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program provides educational programs, leadership training, and funding for outstanding 4th year medical students for a four-year period. Students who have made a commitment to the field of Family Practice may apply. The funding program is designed to reimburse a portion of medical school debt incurred by the student by the conclusion of the required three-year residency. The Foundation is especially interested in students who exhibit the highest level of skill, compassion, and leadership. A firm and continuing commitment to the specialty of Family Practice is an essential for any applicant to receive a Pisacano Scholarship. Only applicants who in the fall of will be entering their fourth year (full time) in a U.S. medical school will be considered. The Pisacano Scholarship forms are available on-line at www.fpleaders.org. To apply, download the application form. Applications must be received by March 1. Shawnee County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship - This scholarship provides funding to KUMC students seeking or pursing degrees in medicine, nursing, or an allied health field. Candidates must be a permanent resident of Shawnee County, enrolled full-time, and have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher where an "A"=4.0. Applications may be picked up in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Muprhy or in the Office of Student Financial Aid. Deadline is March 31. USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships - The program will assist students in achieving their higher-education goals by awarding a total of up to $3 million in scholarships to qualified students demonstrating financial need. Special consideration will be given to applicants from the states that USA Funds serves as the federally designated guarantor of student loans (Kansas included). Additionally, up to 50 percent of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic minority group or have a documented physical disability. The program will award scholarships worth $1,500 to graduate students and the scholarships may be renewed annually (up to $6,000) if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Deadline is March 15. For more information go to: www.usafunds.org/Borrowers/Access_to_Education_Scholarship.html US Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program - The Navy Health Professions Scholarship benefits include full tuition and books, required fees and a monthly stipend. After graduation, you will automatically become an officer of the Navy Medical Corps and practice your specialty in more than 100 ports of call around the world. For more information, contact Darnell Hunt at 1-800-222-9597. Vietnamese Medical Association - The Vietnamese Medical Association of the USA has established a scholarship. The scholarship was specified to be in the amount of $1,000 to $2,000. Prospective applicants for the scholarship need: To enroll as a third year medical student at an accredited medical school in the U.S. To have financial aid offered by the school she/he is attending. To demonstrate strong interest in serving the Vietnamese communities in the U.S. when he/she completes training. Deadline for receipt of the application is March 15. Application available in 3040E Murphy Wellsford & Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship Fund - Scholarship for students who've been a resident of Connecticut for at least 5 years, are entering their 4th year of a medical school and who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and community service. Submit completed application, along with a medical school transcript, results of Part I of the National Medical Boards, a statement of personal financial support, a complete statement of medical school expenses for the first 3 years of medical school, 2 letters of recommendation, and a written statement concerning medical career plans. Up to full tuition (variable, depending on the financial performance of the Wellsford & Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Trust). Application materials available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Deadline April 30 of the third year of medical school. Wilhelm-Frankowski Community Service Scholarship - Sponsored by the American Medical Women's Association. AMWA offers this scholarship of approximately $4,000 to an AMWA student member. Medical students in their first, second and third year are eligible to apply. Criteria include community service, work, research and participation in women's health issues, participation in AMWA activities and participation in women in medicine or medical student group(s) other than AMWA. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30. Supporting documentation deadline is May 15. Website: AMWA William B. Dean Student Research Award - The American Osler Society announces the availability of an award for support of research in the broad areas of medical history and medical humanism. Candidates must be currently matriculated students in approved schools of medicine in the United States or Canada. The successful applicant may be eligible to present a paper based on his or her findings at the annual meeting of the American Osler Society. The stipend for the coming year will be $1,500, and up to $700 additional may be available to support travel to the annual meeting (contingent on submission of a paper acceptable to the Committee at the conclusion of the studentship). Completed applications must be received by March 1, 2006. To apply, go to www.americanosler.org. William E. Dochterman Medical Student Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to medical students who have graduated from a high school in El Dorado, Sacramento or Yolo counties. Applicants must be enrolled at KUMC full-time. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.ssvms.org/download/scholar_app.pdf. Deadline is July 1. Zola and Lawrence Nell Educations Trust - The Commerce Trust Company. Scholarship amounts vary. Applicants must be studying in the field of medicine and be a graduate of a high school in Sedgwick County, Kansas (i.e., Wichita, Kansas area). Grants and renewals may be conditioned upon such Grantee's engaging in the practice of the health profession for which he/she has received educational support, the period of time and the location of practice (Sedgwick County or the State of Kansas) to be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. Submit completed application, academic transcript and at least 2 letters of reference to: The Commerce Trust Company, Attn: Janeen K. Hughes, P.O. Box 637, Wichita, KS 67201-0637, (316) 261-7400. Application available in Office of Student Affairs-School of Medicine or Office of Student Financial Aid. Deadline: April 15. Zonta International, Kansas City, KS Scholarship Program - The Zonta Club of Kansas City, Kansas is offers scholarships to eligible women who reside in Wyandotte or Leavenworth County. The Zonta Club membership is made up of professional women interested in service and the status of women worldwide. Scholarship amount is $750. Criteria for selection: Female resident of Wyandotte or Leavenworth County. Enrolled in or planning to attend a Kansas or metropolitan Kansas City college, university or technical college/program. Demonstration of financial need. Must be able to attend a local Zonta Club meeting to meet membership and to accept the scholarship award. Deadline for receipt of application is April 10. Application available in 3040E Murphy, School of Medicine.
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