Mini-grants for Medical Students in Puerto Rico @LMSA_National for Puerto Rico

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Lunes, 13 noviembre 2017

Latino Medical Students Association for Puerto Rico

Mini-grants for Medical Students in Puerto Rico

https://lmsa.site-ym.com/news/372030/Mini-grants-for-Medical-Students-in-Puerto-Rico.htm 

This award will fund a one time, non-renewable, relief scholarship of $500.00 for medical students in Puerto Rico who have experienced financial hardships due to Hurricane Maria. 

Medical schools in Puerto Rico are American medical schools. Puerto Rican medical students are Latino medical students training in the U.S. LMSA is proud to have a chapter in Ponce, regional Southeast meetings in Puerto Rico, and Puerto Rican medical students throughout all our regions on the US mainland. Our colleagues in Puerto Rico have suffered damages to their homes, community hospitals, and medical school institutions. While in severe financial trouble, they are unable to apply for increased financial aid loans. Schooling carries on in the wake of the crisis, and students are working hard to move forward academically without internet, transportation, and even food, water, and electricity. 

As we think about the short term and long-term impact of this tragedy on the already growing health crisis of Puerto Rico, we recognize that LMSA, and all medical institutions on the US mainland, have a responsibility to support our fellow medical students currently training in Puerto Rico. As student stories and testimonials reach LMSA, we will continue to develop and expand our efforts through increased fundraising and advocacy.

Mini-Grant Eligibility:

  1. Students must be enrolled in years 1-4 in the following medical schools:
  •  Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  •  San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
  •  Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
  •  University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  •  UMHS, St. Kitts

2. Students must fill out the Mini-grant Application below and send it to: prtaskforce@lmsa.net (Deadline for submission: Nov 13th 11:59 EST)

Applicants with difficulties meeting basic needs will be prioritized in the initial grant cycle. As our fund grows we hope to be able to provide additional grants. 

APPLICATION FORM:  

PDF

Google Doc Application or visit lmsa.me/BECAS4PR

WANT TO HELP?

  1. Please donate to grow the LMSA-PR Fund to allow us to provide additional scholarships to students! To donate, visit lmsa.me/LMSA4PR

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Want to join the LMSA-PR Emergency Task Force? Please email: aerubin@email.arizona.edu

This task force administrates the mini-grant program and advocates for medical students in Puerto Rico by encouraging residency programs, medical schools, and organizations such as the AAMC to be more responsive to the needs of medical students in Puerto Rico. 

From LMSA to Puerto Rico, with love,

The LMSA-PR Emergency Task Force

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