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Eligible applicants must meet all criteria listed in Group A, and at least one of the criteria listed in Group B:
1. Citizenship / Immigration Status: Students appointed to this program must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., in possession of a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551 or some other legal verification of such status). Non-citizen nationals are generally persons born in possessions of the United States (i.e., American Samoa and Swains Island). Individuals on temporary or student visas and individuals holding PhD, MD, DVM or equivalent doctoral degrees in the health sciences are not eligible.
2. Undergraduate student status: (1) have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an accredited school or university (including baccalaureate schools of nursing); or (2) be attending community or junior colleges provided they are enrolled in at least three courses per academic term and have completed at least 6 courses.
1. Individuals from an underrepresented group (URM):
2. Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
3. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, defined as those who meet 2 or more of the following criteria: