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Program |
United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholarship |
Organization |
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Opportunity Type |
Scholarship |
About the Program |
The United Health Foundation and NMF are pleased to announce a new service-learning opportunity - the United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program - to help develop the future health workforce and create healthier communities by providing an opportunity for outstanding U.S. minority medical students to engage in community service, develop critical skills, and join an active collegial network. The program’s mission is to meet the need for culturally competent physician-leaders to better serve the community and ultimately improve health. |
Application Deadline |
October 01, 2023 |
Application Website |
Program Benefits
Scholarship Amount |
$7,000 |
Renewable? |
No |
Requirements
Description |
Each awardee will conduct a self-directed community health project of 200 hours at a community site of choice in an underserved community in one of the eligible locations. Scholars who successfully complete the program will have the opportunity to reapply to the program for a second year. Scholars who participate in the second year of the program will complete an independent community health study on a topic that builds off on their first year service project. The independent community health study should explore in depth information gained from the first year. |
Open to residents of: |
National - All 50 States |
Open to students attending school in: |
National - All 50 States |
Additional Geographic Requirements |
Each candidate must be enrolled in an accredited medical school in:
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Degree Programs |
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Eligible Majors |
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Year in School |
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Academic Requirements |
Current Medical School students only |
Citizenship |
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Ethnicities |
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Other Details |
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Keywords |
Medicine, Scholarship, Minority, Hispanic, Medical |
Contact |
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Organization Website |
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Organization Address |
347 Fifth Avenue Suite 510 |
Organization Phone |
212-483-8880 |
Last Modified Date |
November 20, 2015 |