American Aahpm Scholarships For Palliative Care Physicians And Doctors From Developing Countries
International Physician Scholarship
Course(s) Offered: Medicine (hospice, palliative care)
Course Level: Graduate (updates, conference)
Provider: AAHPM
Country to Study in: USA
Scholarship description
Each year, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) announces and offers the International Physician Scholarship (formerly, Scholarships for Physicians in Developing Countries) for Developing countries.
The International Physician Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in low and middle income countries (as defined by World Bank) to attend and participate in the Annual Assembly. This scholarship aktivitas provides financial support to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs of attending the Annual Assembly.
At the Annual Assembly, scholarship recipients will gain access to the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field. It is our hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge attained from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to physicians who work in hospice and palliative medicine and who care for seriously ill patients. Eligible physicians must permanently reside in low and middle income countries as defined by World Bank.
Preference will be given to applicants who are:
Eligible groups
Citizens of Developing countries (see low and middle income countries as defined by the World Bank)
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 aktivitas provides financial support (up to $5,000) to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs associated with attending the Annual Assembly registration and travel-related expenses, including air fare, taxi fare, meals, and lodging. It enables access to learn the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to participate in a discussion lembaga 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.
Method of Application
Are you interested in applying for this scholarship program? Then you may apply by filling and submitting a completed application form (complete online here, OR download here and submit to alundberg@aahpm.org) along with your curriculum vitae (limit of 2 pages), and a one-page letter of recommendation or support from your supervisor or person of authority in your organization on your organization's letterhead by the announced deadline date below. All documents must be in English.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on applying for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
All documents must be received by August 6 at 11:59am CST (US Central Standard Time)
PLEASE NOTE:
Scholarship recipients will be required to secure their own visa.
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is a professional organization for physicians specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Membership is open to all health care providers committed to improving the care of patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Application Deadline: 6 August 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Instructions and Application
Related: Scholarships in USA for African Students
Course(s) Offered: Medicine (hospice, palliative care)
Course Level: Graduate (updates, conference)
Provider: AAHPM
Country to Study in: USA
Scholarship description
Each year, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) announces and offers the International Physician Scholarship (formerly, Scholarships for Physicians in Developing Countries) for Developing countries.
The International Physician Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in low and middle income countries (as defined by World Bank) to attend and participate in the Annual Assembly. This scholarship aktivitas provides financial support to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs of attending the Annual Assembly.
At the Annual Assembly, scholarship recipients will gain access to the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field. It is our hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge attained from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country.
Eligibility
Scholarships are available to physicians who work in hospice and palliative medicine and who care for seriously ill patients. Eligible physicians must permanently reside in low and middle income countries as defined by World Bank.
Preference will be given to applicants who are:
- members of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) - physicians who reside in a low or middle income country as defined by the World Bank & the HINARI list of eligible countries are eligible for a complimentary international membership.
- have not previously attended the Annual Assembly
- are ingusan in their career with 2-10 years of experience primarily in palliative care, including a resident or fellow, focused on studying palliative care, and
- whose organizations are considered least able to afford this opportunity.
Eligible groups
Citizens of Developing countries (see low and middle income countries as defined by the World Bank)
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 aktivitas provides financial support (up to $5,000) to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs associated with attending the Annual Assembly registration and travel-related expenses, including air fare, taxi fare, meals, and lodging. It enables access to learn the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to participate in a discussion lembaga 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.
Method of Application
Are you interested in applying for this scholarship program? Then you may apply by filling and submitting a completed application form (complete online here, OR download here and submit to alundberg@aahpm.org) along with your curriculum vitae (limit of 2 pages), and a one-page letter of recommendation or support from your supervisor or person of authority in your organization on your organization's letterhead by the announced deadline date below. All documents must be in English.
It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete details on applying for this scholarship.
DEADLINES:
All documents must be received by August 6 at 11:59am CST (US Central Standard Time)
PLEASE NOTE:
Scholarship recipients will be required to secure their own visa.
The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is a professional organization for physicians specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, headquartered in Chicago, IL. Membership is open to all health care providers committed to improving the care of patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses.
Application Deadline: 6 August 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes
More Scholarship Instructions and Application
Related: Scholarships in USA for African Students
