grants and funding
ASN Program for Medical Students and Residents
The overall goal of the program is to stimulate interest in nephrology as a career choice and thus the program targets those residents and students who have an interest in nephrology but have not yet committed to applying for fellowship.
This program will provide $800 in travel support to Renal Week 2010 for the first 150 qualified residents or fourth-year medical students that apply. Meeting registration for participating residents and students will be waived. There is a limit of two awards per institution. The ASN Program for Medical Students and Residents also includes a 45-minute presentation geared towards medical students and residents and a welcome reception and closing luncheon with nephrology fellowship directors and ASN leadership at Renal Week.
Recipients must be nominated by a program director. The online nomination/application process will be open from June 7, 2010 to July 30, 2010. Only online applications will be accepted. A key feature of this year's program is that the nominating institution provides mentorship in advance of and during the meeting. The goal is to have ASN and the local institution partner in stimulating interest in nephrology.
All nominated residents and students must attest that they have been given assurance of time off to attend the 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Denver, Colorado. In order to be eligible for this program, residents must be:
- Enrolled in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine, Pathology, or Pediatric
- residency (or) students should be MS4 or enrolled in Medical-Scientist Training Program (MSTP).
- Considered excellent candidates by Program Directors in Internal Medicine
- and Nephrology.
Travel support checks will be made out directly to the individuals. Participants may pick up their checks at the Colorado Convention Center and will be asked to show picture ID to receive their checks. Participants will also receive their badge and meeting materials at the meeting.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ASN REISSUE CHECKS.
Once a medical student or resident is accepted to the program, he/she will automatically be registered for the ASN Annual Meeting. Medical students or residents participating in the ASN Program for Medical Students and Residents should not register for the meeting separately. They will receive confirmation from the ASN Registration Department.
Each participant is responsible for making their own hotel and travel arrangements and it is recommended that these arrangements after being approved for the program. A special housing form for participants will be sent with the acceptance letter.
Nomination Form
Training Program Directors can nominate residents or students through the online ASN Residents Nomination Form (requires log-in).
Once submitted, nominated medical students or residents will be emailed with instructions for completing the application.
All applications must be completed by July 30, 2010.
Residents will be required to provide the following documentation:
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A supporting letter from the nephrology program director that states that the resident is currently not decided on a fellowship but is considering nephrology. |
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A statement of commitment from the nephrology program director or other nephrology faculty to provide mentorship during Renal Week. An example of such commitment would be faculty from the resident's institution committing to spend an hour visiting posters with the student, and outlining a recommended itinerary for Renal Week. |
| 3) |
A letter from the internal medicine residency program director confirming that the resident will be allotted time to attend the meeting. |
Medical Students will be required to provide the following documentation:
| 1) |
Confirmation that the student is MS4 or enrolled in Medical-Scientist Training Program |
| 2) |
A letter of recommendation from the nephrology training program director with an indicated commitment of mentorship at Renal Week. An example of such commitment would be faculty from the student's institution committing to spend an hour visiting posters with the student, and outlining a recommended itinerary for Renal Week. |
| 3) |
A letter of support from the student's medical school (Dean of Students or faculty advisor). |
All participants of the ASN Program for Medical Students and Residents will receive complimentary ASN membership for 2010.