Published on: June 19, 2018

Applications are now being accepted for the AAHPM International Physician Scholarship, open to AAHPM member physicians who reside in low and middle income countries as defined by the World Bank.

This scholarship will provide financial support (up to $5,000) to each recipient to cover costs such as meeting registration and travel expenses to attend the Annual Assembly in Orlando, FL, March 13-16, 2019.

Deadline: August 6, 2018

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.

For more details and to apply, visit: http://aahpm.org/scholarships/developing-countries