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

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.

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 2007-2008 NBLHO Membership Year is the following:

High School Student (free 1yr)
Undergraduate Student ($5 1yr)
Medical, Graduate, and Allied Health Student ($15 1yr/ $45 4yr)
Post-doc, Physician, Health Care or affiliated Worker ($20 1yr)

The membership year is from August 1 to July 31 of the respective year.

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

Scholarship Opportunities:
Qualification to apply for NBLHO Merit Scholarships and information about other national scholarships announced through the NBLHO list serve.

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.

NBLHO Membership Forms

NBLHO Membership Form.

NBLHO Membership Manual: It is a guide on how to reactivate your existing NBLHO chapter or start a new chapter on campus.

NBLHO Pamphlet: Pamphlet with general information on NBLHO.

NBLHO Constitution

For further information on starting or reactivating an NBLHO Chapter pleae contact the membership chair at membership@nblho.com. Thank you.

Membership Payment Options

NBLHO – Gracie Station
P.O. Box 57
New York, NY 10028
Attn: Membership

Or email completed memberhsip forms to membership@nblho.com and pay via Paypal by clicking the link below:

Membership for High School Students is free and valid for 1 year. Please download membership form and follow the instructions.

Undergraduate Student ($5 1yr)

Medical, Graduate, and Allied Health Students ($15 1yr/ $45 4yr) Pay $45 and your membership will be valid for 4 years.

Physician, Post-doc, Health Care or affiliated Worker ($20 1yr)

Thank you for your membership and support.