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Congratulations to University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine for Winning This Year's "Bring a Founder to the FLI" Geotracking Contest!
Want access to Federal Loan Repayment? Participate in the Virtual FLI this Monday!
Not able to make it to the FLI this year? You can still be heard! Follow this link to write your congressperson this Monday demanding access to federal loan repayment for naturopathic doctors. If you use Facebook we encourage you to upload this image as your profile photo. Your effort will strengthen the impact of the visits made by naturopaths visiting their legislators on that day, as well as make your own voice heard. Join us!
Work Study Applications Now Available for 2010 Convention
Student members can save over $300 on registration in exchange for 20 hours of service at the annual convention. Applications available HERE.
Bring a Founder to the FLI Geotrackig Contest
May 1-3, 2010 the AANP will be holding its annual Federal Legislative Initiative, or DC FLI. As part of this and the AANP's 25th Anniversary theme of "Celebrating the Foundation of Medicine," a geotracking contest has been launched at US naturopathic medical schools. To find out more, go HERE
AANP Student Member Benefit Navigator
Think the AANP is just for practicing doctors? In fact the AANP has a variety of benefits, events, and tools for students!Legislative Tools
- Learn about national advocacy activities and how to help on our advocacy page.
- Track and act on legislation in your home state or where you hope to practice with Capwiz.
- Dream of going to Washington DC to tell your legislator why naturopathic medicine is important? Do this and more at the DC FLI, registration is FREE for student members!
- In additon to national efforts, the AANP also provides resources and tools for state legislation to all AANP state affiliates.
Whether you are an ambitious first year, or a fouth year preparing for your transition into practice, the AANP has an array of tools to help make you successful.
- Looking where to start your new clinic? Check out our new Practice Locator Maps in Practice Development.
- ITI-AANP STAIR Residency Scholarships! Only AANP student members are eligible to apply.
- Information on starting a practice, success tips, and much more in Practice Development!
- Find new opportunities with the AANP Job Board.
- Set yourself up for success, network and learn from the best at the AANP Convention. Discounts for student members.
- As soon as you begin practicing, call the AANP and we'll post your practice immediatly on Find an ND.
- Subscription to the AANP's new publication, the Natural Medicine Journal, for the latest research developments.
Events
DC FLI
The FLI is a three-day leadership training in Washington DC, which culminates in a lobby day on Capitol Hill and will increase your lobbying effectiveness, contribute to your profession, and give you the opportunity to advocate for the changing face of health care. Your participation is essential to federal recognition in EVERY health care reform initiative. Registration is FREE for student members. Find out more here.
DC FLI
The FLI is a three-day leadership training in Washington DC, which culminates in a lobby day on Capitol Hill and will increase your lobbying effectiveness, contribute to your profession, and give you the opportunity to advocate for the changing face of health care. Your participation is essential to federal recognition in EVERY health care reform initiative. Registration is FREE for student members. Find out more here. "My experience at the FLI was amazing! I learned so much and now feel confident speaking with legislators and am hopeful for seeing change!"
-Elana G., SCNM Student, 2009 FLI Participant
The AANP convention is a five day event where students can listen to lectures by leaders in naturopathic medicine, network with practicing physicians, and enjoy the exhilarating sense of community only the largest naturopathic gathering can provide.
The AANP Offers:
The AANP Offers:
- Big registration discounts for student members (available in April).
- Free registration for work study students, only AANP members are eligible to apply.
Get Connected to Your Professional Association!
- Open the monthly eNews for updates on job postings, legislative work, and more! Sent the third week of every month.
- Join our Facebook group for news, links, and posts from other AANP fans.
- Read the AANP Blog- Physicians Who Listen for unique and insightful articles by AANP members .
- Get daily news headlines about natural medicine delivered to your inbox with our Clipping Service. Email jenna.huntsberger@naturopathic.org to sign up!
AANP Student Membership
The AANP offers free membership to first year students, and a discounted $60/ year membership for all other naturopathic medical students. To join, contact your student representative. For current members who have forgotten their passwords email member.services@naturopathic.org.
Log in to access your student member benefits and go to the "For Members" page.
Contact member.services@naturopathic.org with questions.
The AANP offers free membership to first year students, and a discounted $60/ year membership for all other naturopathic medical students. To join, contact your student representative. For current members who have forgotten their passwords email member.services@naturopathic.org.
Log in to access your student member benefits and go to the "For Members" page.
Contact member.services@naturopathic.org with questions.
"My experience at the FLI was amazing! I learned so much and now feel confident speaking with legislators and am hopeful for seeing change!"
-Elana G., SCNM Student, 2009 FLI Participant
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The Future of Medicine Celebrating the Foundation of Medicine Geotracking Contest
Have you seen one of the founders of naturopathic medicine, Dr. Benedict Lust, on campus? The AANP has launched a Geotracking Contest between each of the US naturopathic medical schools. The school with the greatest percentage of the student body participating will win a traveling trophy! More information
