DECEMBER 2024 - CNAH Newsletter

DECEMBER 2024 STUDENT NEWSLETTER

A Look Back at CNAH's 2024: A Year in Review

This year has been remarkable for the Center for Native American Health (CNAH).

The highlight was securing the 5-year Indians Into Medicine grant from the Indian Health Service and establishing the Program Advisory Board (PAB). The PAB will enhance student recruitment strategies, strengthen partnerships with Tribal schools and community colleges, and support educational priorities from the Tribal Remedy Framework, following the 2018 Yazzie-Martinez vs. State of New Mexico lawsuit.

In 2024, CNAH team members engaged with hundreds of Native American students at various events in Pueblo communities, Albuquerque Public Schools, UNM, and the UNM-Gallup campus.

Key activities, including the graduation recognition celebration, welcome back event, informational sessions, and culturally engaging opportunities, continued to advance CNAH’s mission. We are committed to delivering public health education, research, and service based on Indigenous core values. Here’s to a productive 2025!

Dr. Kevin & Laurie Goodluck Scholarship

This scholarship is available for any currently enrolled Native American UNM-HSC student. It offers assistance for academic support, professional development, traditional healing/wellness, and professional licensure preparation.

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Guidelines & Application

Indian Health Service Scholarship

IHS offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Indian health programs.

Financial assistance to qualified AI/AN undergraduate and graduate-level students -- covers tuition, required fees, and other educational and living expenses.

Application: DECEMBER 15, 2024 - FEBRUARY 28, 2025

See IHS Website - Scholarships for Details

For More Info, Contact: Abq Area Office - Scholarship Program Coordinator

Additional scholarship opportunities are also shared via CNAH social media

Hannah Nez is Navajo and a third-year medical student. She came to the School of Medicine from Chinle, AZ where she worked as an Integrated Behavior Health Coach. Hannah was introduced to CNAH when she was applying for Medical School. She shares that "CNAH has a place in the wellness of Native health students, but also in the community that these students will serve in in the future. As a future physician, I will return to my hometown and serve my community as an OB/GYN doctor, and CNAH gives me the support to continue this endeavor."

CNAH is honored to acknowledge students' hard work and their commitment to growing the health profession by highlighting their UNM-HSC journey. Best of Luck, Hannah!

GRADUATE ASSISTANT - Center for Native American Health

Indians into Medicine Grant Program

CNAH is seeking a team-oriented, highly motivated graduate student who will support various initiatives related to our In-MED grant program.

The position primarily focuses on: data collection & coordination, Indigenous evaluation skills development, social media management, and recruitment, retention & engagement.

Submit resume to: Sr Program Manager, Debra Garcia

UNM Hospital Jobs

Discover a professional environment that offers you all the tools and support you need to build a successful future. Positions available (all entry levels) at both UNMH Lomas Campus in Albuquerque, and SRMC Campus in Rio Rancho.

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Peer Learning Facilitator - Spring 2025

Here's an opportunity for undergraduate students to join instructional teams by serving as a "near peer" - share your academic success strategies with other students.

Email: Lorissa Garcia for More Information

Off Campus Student Employment Jobs

This job web is for all UNM students. If you have any questions or comments, please contact 505.277.0962 or JLandDD@unm.edu

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Undergraduate Fellowship Opportunity

An opportunity to immerse yourself in the critical factors influencing health in Native American populations. Open to full-time UNM & UNM Branch Campus undergrads, or full-time students from NM Tribal Colleges.

Stipend: $300

Application Deadline: JANUARY 18, 2025

For More Information, Contact: Tim Schroeder or Norman Cooeyate

Native Professional Advancement Center - Classroom Training Program

A program to support Native American students as they navigate their educational paths. The program supports college students and those working towards a GED or career-related certificates and degrees.

Open Enrollment

See Website for Eligibility & Application Link