The AAD's Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee provides four grants per year to dermatology residents from the United States who are in their second or third year of residency to participate in a rural health elective in Chinle, Ariz.
This elective takes place at the Indian Health Service for one to two weeks. Residents provide dermatologic care to the Navajo Nation population and work with primary health care providers to assist with diagnosis and management of dermatologic diseases. Residents are expected to keep records of consults, prepare lectures, and submit a report/evaluation of activities to the Academy within one month of completing the rotation.
Grant recipients receive a stipend for airfare, accommodations, and board. Any scheduling conflict must be resolved prior to applying for the grant.
To be considered for the 2017-2018 rotations listed below, submit your application by April 1, 2017. Grants received after this date will be considered for the next year's application cycle (same rotation months listed below).
- November 2017 rotation
- March 2018 rotation
- May 2018 rotation
- August 2018 rotation
For more information please visit: https://www.aad.org/members/volunteer/native-american-health-services-resident-rotation