Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)’s Post

Meet Shelby Snyder, a medical student at University of Washington - School of Medicine whose journey to medical school is a powerful story of resilience, community, and commitment to her Indigenous heritage. A member of the Navajo Nation and Southern Ute descent, Shelby’s goal is to be a provider and support Indigenous people in their health journeys and advocate for culturally appropriate spaces for healing and health. She is a recipient of the Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship awarded during Learn Serve Lead 2024 (#AAMC24) to outstanding third-year medical students who show leadership in eliminating inequities in #MedEd & health care. Learn more about how Shelby is breaking barriers in medicine: https://ow.ly/En0l50Uatvf #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth