Canku Ota - March 6, 2004 - Native American Youth Initiative

	Canku Ota
	(Many Paths)
	An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
	March 6, 2004 - Issue 108


	Native American Youth Initiative June 19-27, 2004 Washington D.C.
	by Association of American Indian Physicians
	credits: 2003 NNAYI Students in Washington DC

Through its cooperative agreement with the Office of Minority Health, the Association of American Indian Physicians offers a Health, Biomedical Research, and Policy Development program for Native American students between 16 and 18 years old.

The goals of the AAIP are to motivate Native American students to remain in the academic pipeline and to pursue a career in the health professions and/or biomedical research. In addition, the NNAYI prepares students for admission to college and professional school, empowers them with effective leadership skills, analytical thinking, and academic proficiency, and develops their awareness of the health status, health care research issues and policy legislation affecting Native American communities.

During this week long program AAIP will provide the following to participating students:

A broad perspective on the health science and biomedical research
An introduction to national health and scientific institutions
A national network on Native American health professionals, scientists, role models, and mentors
Counseling on academic strengths and weaknesses
Information on the demography of Native American populations and diseases affecting Native American communities
Information on current health legislation/policy and educational issues affecting the academic and professional progress of Native Americans
Workshops on:
* Academic and coursework requirements
* Standardized examinations
* Application process/financial aid
* Leadership/communications Skills
* Assertiveness, Networking and Professional Behavior
* Study and Test Taking Skills
* Interactive Learning and Time Management

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 the Native American youth. AAIP members, health professionals, and traditional healers will provide special lectures regarding personal experiences toward a health career and the collaboration of western and traditional medicine.

ELIGIBILITY
Native American students planning to enter a health career between the ages of 16 through 18 years old are eligible to apply. Students must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative G.P.A. (A=4.0).

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

One Page Personal Statement expressing plans to enter the health professions (double spaced)
Current Academic Transcript
Letter of Recommendation from school counselor/teacher
Completed Student Data Sheet
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 money for any other items (i.e. sourvenirs) they wish to purchase during their stay.

IMPORTANT
For additional information contact AAIP at Tel: (405) 946-7072 or email Carla Guy at cguy@aaip.com.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Download the application: (Need Acrobat Reader 3 or higher)

- Deadline May 14, 2004 -

Checklist for a completed application:

One Page Personal Statement expressing plans to enter the health professions (double spaced)
Current Academic Transcript
Letter of Recommendation from school counselor/teacher
Completed Student Data Sheet
Photograph
Only a limited number of students will be accepted, therefore early application is encouraged.Complete the application form and mail it to AAIP at the address listed below:

AAIP • 1225 Sovereign Row, Suite 103 • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73108 USA
Phone 405-946-7072 • Fax 405-946-7651 • Email aaip@aaip.com







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