NBLHO Membership
The NBLHO is open to individuals, regardless of race, gender, age, or creed, that share a common commitment to the recruitment of Latinos into higher education and the health professions, as well as a commitment to improving Latino health. -NBLHO Constitution, Bylaw II Section 2
NBLHO Membership Forms
2008-2009 NBLHO Membership Form
Fall 2008 NBLHO Newsletter: "Strengthening the Core"
NBLHO Pamphlet: General NBLHO information.
NBLHO Chapter Manual: How to run an NBLHO chapter
NBLHO Constitution
NBLHO Chapter Blueprint: How to start or strengthen an NBLHO chapter
For further information on starting or reactivating an NBLHO Chapter pleae contact the membership chair at membership@nblho.com.
Membership Classifications & Dues
Although the NBLHO membership is mostly composed of medical students, the NBLHO constitutions allows for different levels of membership. The classification of members is as follows: 1) Medical Student 2) Graduate Student 3) Physician 4) Allied Health Student 5) Post-Doc 6) Undergraduate Student 7) Health Care or Affiliated Worker 8) High School Student
The fee schedule for the 2008-2009 NBLHO Membership Year is the following:
High School Student (Free 1 year)
Undergraduate Student ($5 1 year or $15 4 years)
Medical, Graduate, and Allied Health Student ($15 1 year or $45 4 years)
Post-doc, Physician, Health Care or affiliated Worker ($20 1 year)
The membership year is from August 1 to July 31 of the respective year.
Membership Payment Options
Mail completed membership forms with Money Orders or Checks written to Boricua Health Organization (BHO) to:
NBLHO – Gracie Station
229 East 85th Street
P.O. Box 57
New York, NY 10028-998
Attn: Membership
Or email completed membership forms to membership@nblho.com and pay via Paypal by clicking the relevant link below:
Membership Requirements
The membership of the NBLHO shall consist of individuals whose interests are consistent with the objectives and who meet the requirements for membership as provided by the NBLHO Constitution. Individuals must submit their application information and dues to be eligible for membership and to have voting privileges. All members are expected to be active and attend local chapter, regional, and national NBLHO meetings. Deadline for chapter rosters and dues is November 1st.
NBLHO Membership Benefits
Dual membership
Dual membership to the National Boricua Latino Health Organization (NBLHO) and the National Network of Latin American Students (NNLAMS) from August to July of the academic year.
Discounted entry to all NBLHO conferences / social events
The 2008-2009 NBLHO National Conference will take place on the weekend of February 20-22, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Scholarship Opportunities
Qualification to apply for NBLHO Merit Scholarships and information about other national scholarships announced through the NBLHO list serve.
2008-2009 NBLHO Scholarships
Research Opportunities
Qualification to participate at the NBLHO Annual Research Poster Competition and information about other research opportunities announced through the NBLHO list serve.
Leadership Opportunities
Qualification to run for the NBLHO and NNLAMS National Executive Board positions.
Opportunity to apply for the Annual Garcia Leadership Conference, sponsored by NNLAMS. This is a three-day conference designed to cultivate and develop the leadership and organizational skills of recognized Latin American medical student leaders. All expenses are paid by NNLAMS.
Networking Opportunities
Through the various regional and national NBLHO/NNLAMS activities, you will have the opportunity to network with other Latinos in the health professions both at the medical school level and beyond. NBLHO members also participate in activities organized by the National Hispanic Medical Association, the national organization representing Latino physicians and medical faculty across the United States.
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