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November 23, 2009

<font color=green>P.M. UPDATE: </font>Native American students eligible for health workshops

The Association of American Indian Physicians is now accepting applications for the 13th annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative, which will be held in Washington, D.C., June 19-27. Native American high school students, ages 16-18, who have an interest in the health profession or biomedical research are encouraged to apply.

To accompany students during the program, NNAYI is accepting applications for counselors to serve as chaperones and role models. Native American college students in health programs are encouraged to apply. Counselors receive all expenses paid, as well as a stipend at the end of the program.

Application deadline for high school students is April 16, and March 5 for counselors. Applications may be downloaded from the AAIP Web site: www.aaip.org?page=AAIPStudents. Information: Lucinda Myers, (405) 946-7072, or e-mail lmyers@aaip.org.

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