ATTENTION: AI/AN Undergraduate and Graduate Students

WHAT: Summer 2012 Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW)


WHEN: July 30 - August 1, 2012


WHERE: Anchorage, AK Convention Center


CO-SPONSORS: AAIP and the University of Minnesota Medical School


WHO SHOULD ATTEND: American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career in the allied health or medicine.


ABOUT: The Pre-Admission Workshop is held during the AAIP Annual Meeting & National Health Conference, which is an event held annually to bring together AAIP member physicians; AI/AN college (undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical) students; traditional healers; public health employees; and other interested individuals, with the goal of networking and discussing the current state of Native health and health education. The AAIP partners with the University of Minnesota Medical School’s Center of American Indian and Minority Health to conduct the Pre-Admission Workshop.


The Pre-Admission Workshop (PAW) is a 2-day workshop aimed at addressing common challenges encountered by students in the health professional application process.  The curriculum focuses upon skills necessary for successful application and admittance to health professional school.  AAIP awards scholarships to college students, as a part of the PAW held during the Annual Meeting, to cover the cost of airfare, hotel accommodations, conference registration and materials, and most meals.


SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships are available and awarded on a one-time basis and will cover airfare, lodging and meals.


Workshop Topics Include:

- Selecting a professional school
- Admissions tests (MCAT)
- Personal statements
- AMCAS application process
- Financial aid and scholarship resources
- Interview process, including a mock interview
- Physician & medical student panel presentations


Deadline for submission of all materials is June 1, 2012.


For more information, contact AAIP at 405-946-7072 or email Margaret Knight at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jason McCarty at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.