Association of American Indian Physicians

41st ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE IN ANCHORAGE, AK

The 41st Annual AAIP meeting has been set for Anchorage, AK on July 31st through August 5th, 2012.

"Advancing Native Health and Wellness" will be the central theme of the conference stated, Dr. Donna Galbreath, President of AAIP. "Next year's conference will be special in that the Center for Native and Pacific Health Disparities Research will hold its conference co-jointly with ours. This will mark the first time Native Hawaiian physicians and American Indian physicians will come together to share research and ideas on Native health and wellness."

Because of this there were be two host hotels; the Hotel Captain Cook and the Anchorage Hilton located in beautiful downtown Anchorage. The conference will take place at the Egan Convention Center. Conference details are being addressed and will be posted as soon as they become final. To contact the hotels click here; Captain Cook; Anchorage Hilton. Come join us in Alaska!

Alaska Photos

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SAVE THE DATES!
AAIP'S CROSS CULTURAL MEDICINE WORKSHOP
HOTEL SANTA FE
SANTA FE, NM
APRIL 26-29TH, 2012
More Information will be posted in the following weeks.
Click Here for 2012 CCMW Brochure

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ATT: Arizona Pre-Med Students: A Limited Number of Special Scholarships are Available for the CCMW

Click Here for APPLICATION FORM

HURRY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 24TH, 2012
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GE /NMF PRIMARY CARE LEADERSHIP PIPELINE PROGRAM: SUMMER 2012

Application Deadline March 15, 2012!!

The GE Foundation and National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF) are pleased to announce a new Primary Care Leadership Pipeline (PCLP) Program that will provide primary health care professionals a valuable opportunity to examine firsthand primary health care in key areas of the US.

The innovative PCLP scholarship program will provide a service-learning opportunity of 200 hours (5 – 6 weeks, summer 2012) at community health centers in Los Angeles CA, Phoenix AZ, Memphis TN, or Jackson MS. Scholars will be actively engaged in healthcare services, leadership training, and institutional project activities relevant to both academic programs and host sites, and will participate in a network of organizations and individuals from academic institutions, NMF alumni and program advisors.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

Scholars must be enrolled in an accredited training program for one of these professions:
Medicine (2^nd and 3^rd year medical students)

Nursing (RN/BS, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife): Phoenix AZ & Jackson MS placements only. Health Sciences (Physician Assistant): Phoenix AZ & Jackson MS placements only. Scholarships will be awarded this year to 30 medical students and 8 nursing or health sciences students with a stipend that is expected to cover travel, living and lodging expenses.

In addition to students who can apply, nominations are also invited from academic advisors. Each completed application must be accompanied by a letter of nomination that fully explains the candidate’s academic and leadership accomplishments, an official academic transcript, financial aid information, curriculum vitae and biosketch, and a personal 500-word statement in which the student discusses motivation to serve underserved communities and commitment to primary care or public health. Applicants are ranked by the Advisory Board on the basis of recommendations, personal statement, academic achievements, and leadership potential.

Applicants should specify preference as to summer placement location with a proposed project and commitment to complete program requirements between May 15 and August 30, 2012.

Apply Online! The application will be available starting January 27, 2012. www.nmfonline.org
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SCHOLARHSIPS AVAILABLE FOR 2012

Native American Congressional Internship
< http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship NACInternship.aspx This ten-week summer internship in Washington, D.C. is for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend at the close of the program. The application deadline is January 31, 2012.

The Udall Scholarship

<http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx>
This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to 80 undergraduate sophomores and juniors pursuing careers related to Tribal Public Policy, Native Health Care, or the Environment (you must be a Native American/Alaska Native to be eligible in the first two categories). Udall Scholars also get to attend the Udall Scholar Orientation and are immediately plugged into a growing and active alumni network. The application deadline is March 5, 2012. More information is available at http://www.udall.gov<http://www.udall.gov/>

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Kennedy Krieger Institute announces the Public Health Training Initiative for students:Maternal Child Health Careers Research Initiatives Program for Student Enhancement-Undergraduate Program; and the James A. Ferguson Emerging Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program. For more information please visit their website www.kennedykrieger.org or call 1-888-554-2080. Applications due by February 14, 2012; Program start date: May 29, 2012.

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"Health Equity and the Social Determinants of Health: Connecting the Dots."

The AAMC debuted a short video highlighting some sobering facts on the social determinants of health to otherwise raise awareness of these critical issues. The video is now posted it to the AAMC’s diversity web page. Please make use of this valuable tool which explains the social determinants of health and how they shape an individual’s opportunity for quality health and healthcare. The goal is to inspire a redoubling of effort in the pursuit of health equity and improved health for all. If you have any questions, please contact Anne Berlin at aberlin@aamc.org.

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NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS CAN HELP PREVENT OR DELAY THE ONSET OF TYPE 2 DIABETES IN COMMUNITIES—FIND OUT HOW

Prevention is the best intervention for type 2 diabetes!

CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation has launched a new program—the National Diabetes Prevention Program—as part of its efforts to reverse the increase in new cases of type 2 diabetes nation-wide. The program’s key component, a structured lifestyle intervention, has been proven effective in helping participants at high risk for type 2 diabetes lose a moderate amount of weight (5% to 7% of their current weight) and increase their physical activity to 150 minutes per week. These two actions have been proven to prevent or reduce the onset of type 2 diabetes by nearly 60%! To find out more about this program, go to the National Diabetes Prevention Program website at www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention.

Also, visit www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ChangeForLife/index.html to watch the brief video, A Change for Life. This video provides an overview of the program, with highlights of participants discussing how the intervention helped them make sustainable lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program will be recognizing evidence-based programs through the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program (DPRP) in early 2012. Go to the National Diabetes Prevention Program’s website at www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention for more information on starting a lifestyle change program in your community.

CDC will be receiving applications for recognition beginning in early 2012. Working together, we can achieve the goal of a world free of the devastation of diabetes.

New novel on prevention of type 2 diabetes for American Indian and Alaska Native youth now available.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Native Diabetes Wellness Program, Division of Diabetes Translation, is pleased to announce the availability of an entertaining new novel for youth that combines mystery with health promotion messages about preventing type 2 diabetes.

The book builds on storytelling traditions honored in the original Eagle Books series for younger children. In part because type 2 diabetes is often associated with being overweight or obese, many tribal communities are dedicated to engaging youth and families to reclaim traditional ways of health such as being physically active and eating healthy local foods. For more information about the book, and to order free copies, please visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/Diabetes.aspx or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.