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Established in 2013, the United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to offer the Diverse Medical Scholars Program. This is a service-learning program designed to increase the number of qualified medical providers who have a commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in medically underserved communities. This program is a renewal scholarship that provides a $7,000 award to 56 qualified medical students. All Scholars are required to complete a 200-hour self-directed community health project at the community site of their choice. Selected Scholars will be enrolled in a medical school located in the U.S., be a member of an underrepresented minority group, and have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to underserved communities.
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Program Eligibility
UHF Scholar candidates must meet the following eligibility:
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Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
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Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school located in the U.S.
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Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
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Demonstrated leadership early in career
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Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Program Requirements
Program requirements include:
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200 service-learning hours at community site of choice located in an underserved community
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Orientation Participation
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Written Report on Community Health
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PowerPoint Creation and Oral Presentation (4th Year Medical Students Only)
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Poster Creation/Presentation
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Evaluation – Pre- and Post-Program Surveys (Scholar & Mentor)
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