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International Scholars Program for Young Vascular Surgeons
Organization
Society for Vascular Surgery
9400 W Higgins Rd., Ste. 315
Rosemont, IL 60018-4975
Toll Free Number 800-258-7188
Phone Number (312)334-2300
Emails vascular@vascularsociety.org
Level of Study Graduate Degree
Award Type Scholarship
Purpose To program provides scholarships to qualified young vascular surgeons from countries outside North America, Canada and the United States.
Focus Medicine; Medicine, Cardiovascular; Medicine, Cerebrovascular.
Qualifications Applicant must be a graduate of a school of medicine; applicants must be no older than 40 in the year they submit their application; applicants have been in surgical practice, teaching, or research for a minimum of one year at the intended permanent location, following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships); applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and/or research in accordance with the standards of the applicant's country; applicants must have at least one year and a maximum of 5 years teaching experience; applicants whose careers are in the developing stage are deemed more suitable; those applicants who are serving in senior academic appointments will be excluded; the International Scholars Award must be used in the year for which it is designated; it may not be postponed; must have strong proficiency in English to benefit fully; scholars must be present at the Vascular Annual Meeting in order to receive their award (including the International Forum, International Fast-Talk, and International Reception).
Criteria Applications are reviewed by the international relations committee.
Funds $5,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards Up to 4.
To Apply Applicants must be submit online application form; applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location; three completed publication reprints of your choice; abstracts are acceptable, but full manuscripts preferred Curriculum Vitae of no more than 10 pages Headshot/photograph; personal statement (300 word limit); applicants are required to submit only 3 letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation must be from the chair of the department in which they hold an academic appointment or a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery who resides in the applicant's country. The Chair's or the member's letter must include a specific statement detailing the nature and extent of the teaching and other academic involvement of the applicant; the person writing the letter of recommendation for the applicant must include the following in their letter: how long they have personally known the applicant; what is their relationship with the applicant; what are the applicant's strengths and make them good candidate for the award; how will this award help the applicant in their vascular practice; statement of applicant integrity.
Deadline January 15.
Contact Emily Milkes at emilkes@vascularsociety.org.
For more information http://vascular.org
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