The American College of Surgeons (ACS) International Scholarships for Surgical Education is a program designed to support and empower young faculty members from countries outside the United States and Canada. These scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, serve as a means for these scholars to engage in diverse educational opportunities geared towards enhancing their skills and knowledge in surgical education and training.
The awards, valued at $10,000 each, are designed to support young faculty members hailing from countries other than the United States and Canada. These awards offer a gateway to diverse educational opportunities focused on faculty development, fostering the acquisition of new knowledge and skills in the realm of surgical education and training
The primary aim of these grants is to empower scholars with expertise that can be instrumental in enhancing surgical education and training within their respective home institutions and countries. By equipping these individuals with advanced skills and insights, the awards aim to catalyze improvements in the quality and efficacy of surgical education programs on a global scale.
The primary goal of these scholarships is to equip recipients with advanced expertise and insights in surgical education. This knowledge is intended to be instrumental in improving and innovating surgical education and training programs at their home institutions and within their respective countries.
Recipients of these scholarships gain access to a range of educational experiences aimed at faculty development. These experiences could include workshops, seminars, specialized courses, or other forms of educational activities that contribute to their growth and proficiency in surgical education.
The ultimate aim is to facilitate a transfer of knowledge and skills, enabling these scholars to apply their newfound expertise to enhance surgical education and training practices back in their home countries. This initiative by the American College of Surgeons aims to catalyze positive changes in global surgical education by empowering and supporting talented individuals dedicated to advancing this field.
Benefits
Each scholarship provides a stipend of $10,000, supporting travel and per diem in the U.S., and the cost of courses undertaken at the Clinical Congress and at the center(s) to be visited. Clinical Congress registration will be provided gratis, and assistance in reserving thrifty housing in the Clinical Congress city will also be provided. In 2024, the Clinical Congress city is Boston, MA.
Requirements For The American College Of Surgeons International Scholarships.
- Applicants must be graduates of schools of medicine.
- Applicants must be at least 30 years old but under 45 on the date that the completed application is filed.
- Applicants must submit their applications from their intended permanent location.
- Applications will be accepted for processing only when the applicants have been in surgical practice and teaching for a minimum of five years following completion of all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships).
- Applicants must submit a fully completed online application form provided by the College on its website. The application and accompanying materials must be in English. Submission of a curriculum vitae only is not acceptable.
- Applicants must submit independently prepared letters of recommendation from three (3) of their colleagues. One letter must be from the chair of the department in which they hold an academic appointment and must provide evidence of support of the scholar’s objectives from the leadership at the home institution. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by the persons making the recommendations.
- The International Scholarships for Surgical Education must be used in the year for which they are designated. They cannot be postponed.
- Awardees are expected to provide a written report upon their return home, specifically focusing on the value of the visit to the awardee and the potential beneficial effect to patients in the country of origin.
- Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice and only by completing and submitting a current application form provided by the College together with new supporting documentation.
Method of Application
Visit The Official Website to Apply
In order to qualify for consideration by the selection committee, all of the requirements must be fulfilled. All applications and all of the supporting documentation must be received by the International Administrator no later than January 15, 2024, for attendance at Clinical Congress 2024.
Questions about application materials for this scholarship should be sent to [email protected].
Application Deadline: January 15, 2024.
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