The AAHPM 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.
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.
Programme Details:
- Area: Clinical sector.
- Date: March 18-21, 2020.
- Number of Awards: Not specified.
- Target groupe: Open to physicians who reside in low and middle income countries.
Programme Benefits:
This AAHPM International Physician Scholarship program 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.
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 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 junior 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.
Application instructions:
Candidates for the AAHPM International Physician Scholarship Fund can apply in two ways:
- Click on the apply button below to apply through the online application platform or
- Download and email the paper application to [email protected]
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