2022 RISE Summer Academy
The RISE Summer Academy application is now open! The Summer Academy is intended for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) who are preparing for the medical school application process.
Deadline to apply: April 15, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Applications are beginning to come in and there are only 20 spots to fill - apply now!
-To view application requirements, click here.
-Download the RISE Summer Academy flyer and visit the website for more information and to apply.
-For questions about the Summer Academy, please contact diversity.medicine@
Benefits of the RISE Summer Academy:
- Cost to attend: FREE
- Coursework including the Kaplan MCAT Prep course and Science Enhancements are covered by the program
- Travel to/from the WSU Health Sciences campus in Spokane
- Room and board during in-person days of the program
- Access to and exposure with medical school faculty, leadership, and students
- Development of Native Cultural identity in medicine and network of Native Physicians
- Coursework and exposure to become a more competitive applicant to medical school
- Direct access to medical school admissions deans and faculty with individual feedback on personal statements and mock interviews
2022 AIAN Medical School Application Workshop
The Northwest Native American Center of Excellence is excited to announce the 2022 American Indian/Alaska Native Medical School Application Workshop in collaboration with Oregon Health and Sciences University, Washington State University, University of Washington, and U.C. Davis School of Medicine. The workshop will be held virtually on Friday, May 6th, 2022.
This workshop will comprehensively review the medical school admissions process, including: 1) practical tips for writing your personal statement and a 1:1 live feedback session, 2) requesting letters of recommendation, 3) mock medical school interviews in MMI and traditional formats, and 4) helpful tips for navigating the application process.
Apply Now! 2022 AIAN Medical School Application Workshop Application
Application opens: Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
Eligibility: American Indian/Alaska Native pre-med students within 2 years of applying to medical school
Workshop Date: Friday, May 6th, 2022
More Info: www.nnacoe.org/
For questions, please email Christina Uh at uhc@ohsu.edu
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2022 Wy'east Post-Bac Program (conditional acceptance to OHSU, UC Davis SOM, or WSU COM)
The Wy’east Pathway is a FREE 10-month post-baccalaureate Pathway for AIAN learners who are passionate about becoming doctors and are on the brink of going to medical school. The goal is to prepare learners for the rigors of medical school and to provide cultural support and mentorship. The Pathway takes place at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, OR. Read more about Wy’east on our website. The application for Wy’east opens on April 1, 2022 – please reach out to wyeast@ohsu.edu for details. You can now register for the Wy’east Pathway Info Session and Q&A on April 16th, 2022.
Applicants are welcome to apply to Wy’east in addition to our partner program hosted by Washington State University, the RISE Summer Academy – eligibility and application details for both programs can be found on the above websites.
You can find the Wy’east Pathway General flyer online here.
The Wy’east FAQ can be found here.
The Wy’east Pathway Info Session and Q&A flyer can be found here.
