AspiringDocs.org -- This new site, created by the Association of American Medical Colleges, provides helpful information and tools for those considering becoming a doctor. Information and advice from experts on preparing for medical school, taking the MCAT, admissions, financial aid, and financial management is available.

AAMC Minorities in Medicine -- In addition to Aspiring Docs, the AAMC has a list of education programs, scholarships and organizations that promote their mission of increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in medical education.

Minority Health Resources -- This American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Web page from the public health department of the Scientific Activities Division provides a list of health disparities resources for minority students and underserved populations, including links to other national organizations.

Cultural Proficiency Resources -- Students would also benefit from this list of cultural proficiency guidelines, assessments and other resources, which is provided by the AAFP's public health department, and intended to promote cultural competency in a variety of settings.

Future Family Docs -- Sponsored by the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), FutureFamilyDocs is designed to share information about a new movement where family physicians and educators are getting involved with guiding and inspiring the next generation of family physicians. FutureFamilyDocs.org provides resources for formal mentoring programs, as well as stories about how family medicine educators are making a difference for future generations.

Soros Fellowships for New Americans -- The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship program is an opportunity for "New Americans" (immigrants or children of naturalized citizens) to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. Fellowships are granted for up to two years of graduate study in the U.S.; medical students are encouraged to apply.

Student Doctor Network -- As an independent community of students, advisors, educators and practicing physicians, the Student Doctor Network offers articles, blogs, discussion forums and more for pre-med and medical students, residents and practicing physicians, and those seeking or currently involved in international medicine.

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) -- SNMA is the nation's oldest and largest independent, student-run organization focused on the needs and concerns of medical students of color. SNMA is dedicated to ensuring culturally-sensitive medical education and services, as well as increasing the number of African American, Latino and other students of color entering and completing medical school.

SNMA/FMIG Collaboration -- SNMA chapters and Family Medicine Interest Groups (FMIGs) are encouraged by both the SNMA and AAFP to create joint programming on medical school campuses. Both groups--and the community being served--stand to benefit from this collaboration, which has recently been approved and formalized by their parent organizations.