The Lack of Native Doctors Has Deadly Consequences. We Can Fix It.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : As part of a scholarship I received from Native Forward Scholars Fund, a Native-led organization that supports students in pursuing higher education, I received mentorship and culturally relevant resources -- such as Rising Native Graduates, an academic coaching program focused on developing career goals and academic success -- in addition to financial support.
56% : To make sure all patients have access to this type of care, we need to invest in higher education for marginalized groups -- which is central to producing the next generation of doctors.
49% : Native college students, for example, have an average unmet financial need of $26,000, and 16 percent of Native students experience homelessness while pursuing higher education.

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