CeDMA RESOURCES & LINKS

OHSU School of Medicine, Office of Diversity Affairs

OHSU School of Nursing ADA/Disability Services

Fall 2008 Spanish Classes at OHSU

OHSU VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
OHSU Volunteer Services
Oregon MPH

OHSU Student, Faculty and Staff Employment Opportunities

International Handbook - compiled by OHSU Office of International Services

INFORMATIONAL WEB SITES:

The U.S. Health Resource and Services Administration (HRSA)

Language: Challenges and Opportunities / Linguistic Competence & LEP Persons
The Department of Human Services Office of Multicultural Health will provide guidance and technical assistance to DHS Health Services in fulfilling its responsibilities to provide meaningful access to limited English proficient persons (LEP).

English-Spanish Glossary (PDF)
of student financial aid and post secondary education terms

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

Credentialing Services for Foreign Transcript Evaluation (PDF)

Immigration
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is the only legal association in the United States for immigration attorneys. To find an immigration lawyer, visit its website.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Science Education

Portland Public Schools Enrollment Information & Demographics

2006 Census Bureau, Oregon Demographics

Activities for ESL (English as a Second Language) Students

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

MINORITY PATIENT HEALTH CARE:

Hispanic Patient Care Journal, Caring for Hispanic Patients
The American Academy of Family Physicians and the National Hispanic Medical Association launched this new journal.  For more information, visit their websites.

The Office of Minority Health
Its mission is to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations including American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, Black/African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, and other Pacific Islanders through the development of health policies and programs that will eliminate health disparities.


LOCAL PORTLAND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH WEB SITES:

Oregon Health Career Center

OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science & Industry)

Oregon Health Career Center

Saturday Academy

Girl Scouts - Columbia River Council