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United States : Lyme Disease Association Offers Lyme Conference Scholarships for Medical Students

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WALL, N.J., Sept. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA) announces availability of scholarships for its annual conference, Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases: Science Bridging the Gap, Warwick, Rhode Island, November 14-15. Jointly provided by Columbia University, it is designed for doctors and researchers who can receive CMEs for attendance.  Registration is also open to the public.

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  1. My son has lived with this illness, he is a senior at high school in Indiana. He is seeking Lyme Disease or chronic illness scholarship offers to help aide is college funds. Could you please give me a list of possible applications?
    Much appreciated, Thank you.

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