American Women's Hospitals Service
Overseas Assistance Grants
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Of a doctor in a rural healthcare center in India, one student wrote, "She is one of those rare and inspiring mentors who become like a voice in a person's conscience for the rest of their days and I know that my time with her will affect the way that I practice medicine and view healthcare for the rest of my career." |
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Read more about the remarkable experiences of these dedicated young physicians-in-training below. Health Care & Family Planning in Iran Carrying for Women & Children Affected by HIV in Uganda Application ProcessThe AWHS Overseas Assistance Grant provides assistance with transportation costs (airfare, train fare, etc.) up to $1,500 connected with pursuing medical studies in an off-campus setting where the medically neglected will benefit. The Grants are awarded to national AMWA members completing their second, third or fourth year of an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic medical school or a resident who will be spending a minimum of six weeks and no longer than one year in a sponsored program which will serve the needs of the medically underserved. The completed application and supporting documentation must be forwarded to AWHS by January 5, 2012. Decisions will be made by February 20, 2012. Click here to download the application.
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