The Disability Research Interest Group (DRIG) of the Society for Medical Anthropology of the American Anthropological Association is pleased to announce the inaugural DRIG Travel Award. The DRIG Travel Award supports the participation of people with disabilities in the field of anthropological research. The DRIG believes that people with disabilities are underrepresented in our field, … Read More
Author: Elizabeth Lewis
2015 Virchow Awards
Rudolf Virchow, a 19th century German physician, was a key founder of social medicine. His contributions centered on his recognition that multiple intersecting factors – social, political, and economic – produce disease and illness. He argued that the circumstances and deprivations of poverty increase people’s susceptibility to disease and result in reduced life expectancy and … Read More
Announcing the New SMA Mentoring Program!
SMA is beginning a new mentoring program for student members of SMA. Any student attending the AAA meetings may apply to meet with a mentor. The student and mentor will meet over coffee at a time agreeable to both during AAA. The student application is a few sentences (perhaps one paragraph) to include your name, interests, and degree … Read More