Association of Native American Medical Students (ANAMS) Big Brother/Big Sister Project

ANAMS is offering a great opportunity for high school and undergraduate Native American students who are thinking about or trying to get into medical school.

Native American medical students are mentoring students via e-mail and discussing with them the various opportunities offered to high school and pre-med students, giving advice about particular medical schools, helping with admission process (i.e. personal statements, interviews, etc…), and sharing personal stories.

By offering this mentorship experience to these students, it is a huge advantage to better understanding their decision to work in the health care field. It is an intimidating process trying to gain acceptance into medical school. Having positive support throughout the process is truly invaluable.

ANAMS believes that this will hopefully help strengthen the number of future Native American physicians and improve Native American health care. We highly recommend that anyone who is interested in this project to get involved.

If you are interested please give the following information: name, tribal affiliation, location, and current educational information. If there are any questions regarding this project please contact Donovan Williams at email address donovanw@email.arizona.edu.