Course(s) Offered: Medicine
Course Level: Postgraduate
Provider: AAHPM & HPNA
Country to Study in: USA
Scholarship description
The Developing Countries Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in developing countries to attend the AAHPM and HPNA Annual Assembly.
The program primarily enables physicians from developing countries the access to latest clinical information and research updates.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to physicians who care for seriously ill patients and permanently reside and practice in a developing country.
Preference will be given to applicants who are:
- members of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). Free virtual membership is available to physicians who reside in a developing nation as defined by the World Bank as "lower or middle income" & HINARI list of eligible countries
- have not previously attended the Annual Assembly
- are junior in their career, and
- whose organizations are considered least able to afford this opportunity.
Citizens of ALL developing countries of the world
Participating Institutions
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), USA; and
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA), USA
Fields of study
All fields in Medicine related to Hospice and Palliative care
Number of awards
Not specified, but several awards will be given
Sponsorship duration
Inquire from provider
Scholarship benefits
This scholarship program will provide financial support (up to $5,000) to physicians to learn the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field.
This scholarship program is intended to facilitate Annual Assembly participation and cover ordinary costs associated with meeting registration, travel-related expenses (air fare, cab fare, meals), and lodging.
Method of Application
Are you interested in applying for this scholarship programs? Submit the completed application along with your uploaded curriculum vitae (limit of 2 pages), and a letter of recommendation or support by the announced deadline date (see 'DEADLINES' below).
Once you have started an application you may save your progress by clicking Save and Continue Survey Later at the top of the page. You will be required to enter your email address and click Save.
A unique survey link will be emailed to you. This link must be used to continue your initial application.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for detailed information and access to apply for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
Scholarship applications are currently being accepted (as of July 2014). The application window will close to all further applications on the 2nd of September 2014.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applicants will receive notification from AAHPM confirming their application has been received.
The scholarship providers hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge gleaned from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to participate in a discussion forum during the Annual Assembly to share the practice of hospice and palliative medicine in their country and will also be required to submit a written report describing how their attendance at the Annual Assembly benefited their work.
Scholarship recipients will be required to secure their own visa.
Contact
All questions to Jen Bose at 847.375.3688 or jbose[at]aahpm.org
Application Deadline: 2 September 2014
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Instructions and Application
Related: Scholarship Programs in the USA for International Students