Minority Scholars Program

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Application deadline: October 15, 2012

Recipient will receive:

• The AAN will provide airfare and lodging for up to four nights between Saturday, March 16-Saturday, March 23 , 2013 to attend the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 64^rd Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA.
• Annual Meeting complimentary registration for the meeting
• The ability to register for four educational programs at their choosing
• The opportunity to participate in the Medical Student rush line with fees waived for certain programs
• Certificate of recognition and be acknowledged during the AAN and American Brain Foundation Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, March 20, 2012
• Educational programs at the junior member rate
• The recipient will also receive a per diem for food and beverage

Eligibility:

Racial minority medical students from under-represented and underserved populations in good standing at a US medical school. Preference is given to second- and third-year students. Traditionally underrepresented groups in neurology include, but are not limited to, African American/Black, American Indian, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and Hispanic/Lation from other groups historically underrepresented in the medical profession.

Application Requirements:

• A single-spaced, one-page essay outlining the applicant's interest in a career in neurology, academic achievements and community involvment and plans to maximize the AAN Annual Meeting opportunity
• A letter of recommendation from a neurology professor.
• A curriculum vitae.

For more information about the Minority Scholars Program, please contact Wendy Vokaty at wvokaty@aan.com or (612) 928-6078.

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