Application Deadline March 15, 2012

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 The GE Foundation and NMF are pleased to announce a new Primary Care Leadership Program (PCLP) that will provide future primary care healthcare professionals a valuable opportunity to examine the challenges and rewards of primary care practice in community health centers across the US. This program enhances traditional clinical externships with an element of leadership training and network building. The overall mission of the PCLP is to develop a pipeline of future primary care professionals and to build capacity at community health centers.

The innovative PCLP scholarship program will provide a service-learning opportunity of 200 hours (5 – 6 weeks, summer 2012) at community health centers in Los Angeles CA, Phoenix AZ, Memphis & Nashville TN, or Jackson MS. The GE-NMF scholars will be actively engaged in healthcare services, leadership training, and institutional project activities relevant to both academic programs and host sites, and will participate in a network of organizations and individuals from academic institutions, NMF alumni and program advisors.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:

GE-NMF scholars must be enrolled in an accredited training program for one of these professions:

• Medicine (2nd and 3rd year medical students)
• Nursing (RN/BS, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife): Phoenix AZ & Jackson MS placements only
• Health Sciences (Physician Assistant): Phoenix AZ & Jackson MS placements only

 Scholarships will be awarded in 2012 to 30 medical students and 8 nursing or health sciences students with a stipend that is expected to cover travel, living and lodging expenses.

In addition to students who can apply, nominations are also invited from academic advisors. Each completed application must be accompanied by

• A letter of nomination that explains the candidate’s academic and leadership accomplishments
• An official academic transcript, including financial aid information
• Curriculum vitae and biosketch
• A personal essay in which the student discusses motivation to serve underserved communities and commitment to primary care or public health
  

Applicants are ranked by a regional advisory board and the National Advisory Committee on the basis of the personal statement, academic achievements, leadership potential, and recommendations.

Applicants should specify preference as to summer placement location with a proposed project and commitment to complete program requirements between May 15 and August 30, 2012.

For more information please email us at pclpinfo@nmfonline.org.

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