Scholarships to applicants from developing countries for the Pediatric [Новость добавлена - 03.02.2010]

Minneapolis, MN, USA (June 12-18, 2010) plus a one-week clinical practicum (June 7-11, 2010) with the Pain and Palliative Care team

Funded by The Foundation of Children's Hospitals and Clinics of
Minnesota, the Children's Institute for Pain and Palliative Care (CIPPC)
is offering two competitive scholarships for physicians from developing
countries currently working in the field of pediatric pain and/or
palliative care.


The recipients of this scholarship will be selected based on leadership
abilities, commitment to
moving the field of pediatric pain and palliative care forward, and
attending to underserved
pediatric populations. The goal of this scholarship program is to
identify medical professionals
who are in a position to improve acute and chronic pain management for
children both in their
institution and beyond (region or country).


This 2-week International Scholarship includes:
* Airfare to and from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
* Hotel accommodation and meals.
* 1-week practicum with the Pain & Palliative Care Team at Children's
Hospitals and
* Clinics of Minnesota (June 7-11, 2010).
* 100% course tuition for the Pediatric Pain Master Class, Minneapolis,
MN, USA
(June 12-18, 2010). [Visit
http://www.childrensmn.org/Services/PainPalliativeCare for class
details]
* Ongoing mentorship.

Eligibility criteria:
Physicians from a developing country who work either exclusively or
largely with pediatric
patients
Applicants are currently involved in the management of children with
acute and
chronic/complex pain and/or in pediatric palliative care
Preference will be given to individuals (e.g. faculty member, affiliated
with a medical
school, teaching hospital or large childrens hospital) who are
interested in assuming
or continuing a regional/national leadership role in the field of
pediatric pain and/or
palliative care
Very good command of the English language (we will prefer applicants to
have undertaken a
practicum, rotation, or training in an English-speaking country)
Commitment from leadership in pediatric pain and palliative care
practice and
education within the academic, hospital or institutional setting
All applicants will be required to submit the following materials with
their application:
(A) Curriculum Vitae
(B) Personal letter outlining the need for this 2-week scholarship,
including
(1) Current and past pediatric experience
(2) Current and past involvement in pediatric pain and palliative care
(3) How this scholarship may improve the direct care for children in
acute,
chronic/complex pain and/or palliative care in their institution, region
and/or
country
(4) Commitment to complete the Pain Master Class and the a 1-week
practicum with the Pain & Palliative Care team at Childrens Hospitals
and
Clinics of Minnesota
(5) Description of your language skills
(6) Career goals
* (C) A letter from the Dean, Department Chair, or similar
institutional leader indicating
a commitment to the applicant and his/her career goals, institutional
support for the
applicants activities in the field of pediatric pain and palliative care
(including current and
future hours per week designated to work in the area of pain and/or
palliative care)
* (D) Three letters of recommendation from clinical peers, who work
with
the applicant closely.

All applications are due on March 15, 2010.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.


To apply for this scholarship or further questions, please contact:
Bridget McMahon, Administrative Assistant
Children's Institute for Pain and Palliative Care (CIPPC)
Pain & Palliative Care, Mail-Stop 40-409
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
2525 Chicago Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55404, USA
E-mail: CIPPC@childrensmn.org
Phone: (+1) 612-813-6450
Fax: (+1) 612-813-6361
Website: www.childrensmn.org/painandpalliativecare

 

Course Director and Head of Scholarship Review Committee:
Stefan J. Friedrichsdorf, MD
Medical Director
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
2525 Chicago Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-813-6450 Phone
612-813-6358 Fax
stefan.friedrichsdorf@childrensmn.org
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http://www.childrensmn.org/Services/PainPalliativeCare
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