The UCLA Center for Research, Education, and Strategic Communication on Minority Health Disparities

Pat Numann, MD, Medical Student Award

Introduction

The Association of Women Surgeons (AWS) is currently accepting applications for the Pat Numann, MD, Medical Student Award, which is intended to encourage and support female medical students pursuing a career in surgery. The award is open to female US medical students who will be at the clerkship level or beyond when the award is presented in October of this year. The winner will be chosen based on her expressed interest in surgery, potential leadership qualities or research contributions to the field of surgery, response in a personal statement, and letter of recommendation. The recipient of the award will receive complimentary attendance at the AWS Fall Conference and Awards Dinner to be held in October in New Orleans, reimbursement up to $1,000 for travel and lodging for the meeting, an award certificate, and a one-year membership in AWS. Additional information and an application form are available at http://womensurgeons.org/.

Deadline

Completed applications must be submitted before June 15, 2007.

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