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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Educational Outreach Program for General Psychiatry Residents

AACAP Educational Outreach Program for General Psychiatry Residents (former Travel Grant Program)

Sponsored by Lilly USA, LLC*

The availability of all awards is contingent upon receipt of adequate funding.

Application Deadline: July 12, 2013

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce the Educational Outreach Program (EOP) for General Psychiatry residents.

Program Description

The EOP provides the opportunity for general psychiatry residents to receive a formal overview to the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, establish child and adolescent psychiatrists as mentors and experience the AACAP Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, October 22-27, 2013. Participants will be exposed to the the field of child and adolescent psychiatry, including research opportunities, access to mentors, and various networking opportunities. Participation in this program provides up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the AACAP Annual Meeting.

Program Benefits*

(Please note that the availability of these benefits are contingent upon receipt of adequate funding from Lilly USA, LLC)

Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the AACAP Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA.

One free ticket to attend one Institute at the AACAP Annual Meeting.

One free ticket to attend one Workshop at the AACAP Annual Meeting.

Participation in various AACAP Annual Meeting events for residents, including a mentorship program, networking sessions, an awards luncheon and focus groups.

Eligibility

Applicants must be general psychiatry residents at the time of the AACAP Annual Meeting.

Participants must be currently enrolled in a residency program in the United States; residents in their first, second or third year of general psychiatry training are eligible. Triple Boarders in their first, second or third year of training in their programs are eligible.

Participants must either be members of the AACAP or have a membership application pending at the time of application.

Participants must attend all Annual Meeting events specified by AACAP.

While past Educational Outreach Program recipients are eligible to apply, priority will be given to first time applicants.

Application Process

Use the online awards system to complete your application and to upload your CV and a personal statement articulating a compelling reason for wanting to attend the Annual Meeting. Your Residency Program Director must also upload a completed form indicating good standing from your training program.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EDT) on July 12, 2013 for consideration.

*Please note that the availability of this award is contingent on funding from Lilly USA, LLC.

AACAP reserves the right to waive liabilities.

For more information, contact the AACAP Training and Education Manager at training@aacap.org or (202)587-9663.

2013 Systems of Care Special Program Scholarship

Co-sponsored by SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services, AACAP's Committee on Community-based Systems of Care, and AACAP's Schools Committee

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce the opportunity for child and adolescent psychiatry residents to apply for the 2013 Systems of Care Special Program Scholarship. The scholarship includes $1,000 for travel expenses to the AACAP's 60th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.*

Program Description

The AACAP 2013 Special Program is a day-long event taking place on Monday, October 21 that will provide attendees with knowledge, skills and attitudes to better serve children and families in the context of the juvenile justice system. Knowledge of clinical, legal, social, and systems issues will be reviewed. Presentations will describe the epidemiology of the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system, provide practical information about assessment and treatment of mental health issues in this population, offer perspectives of several youth and family representatives, and describe the needs of this specific sub-populations of youth.

Program Benefits

$1,000 (plus shared funds) for travel expenses to the AACAP's 60th Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL.

The chance to network with colleagues working in systems-based care.

Eligibility

Applicants must be child and adolescent psychiatry residents at the time of the AACAP Annual Meeting in October 2013.

Participants must be currently enrolled in a residency program in the United States; residents in their first or second year of training are eligible. Triple Boarders in their fourth or fifth year of training in their triple board programs are eligible.

Participants must either be members of the AACAP or have a membership application pending at the time of application.

Requirements

Participants must attend the Special program and at least one other Annual Meeting events sponsored by AACAP’s Committee on Community-based Systems of Care.

Scholarship recipients will have to present a poster on a Systems of Care topic/project during the lunch break.

Recipients must also give a presentation on what they have learned to residents in their training programs

Application Process

Use the online awards system to complete your application and to upload your Curriculum Vitae, a personal statement articulating a compelling reason for wanting to attend the Systems of Care Special Program, a poster topic form, and a letter of shared funding support from a local institution. Your Residency Program Director must also upload a completed form indicating good standing from your training program.

Please see complete detailed instructions on the online awards system by clicking on the following link: 

https://aacap2.confex.com/aacap2/2013/cfp.cgi

Applications will be reviewed by members of the Committee on Community-Based Systems of Care. Recipients will be notified in early August.

Letter of Shared Funding

Applicants must submit a Letter of Shared Funding that should include the following information:

The name of the sponsoring institution/program;

The total dollar amount that will be provided to the trainee (minimum cost-share amount of $300);

A statement indicating that documentation proving receipt of payment by the trainee will be provided to AACAP by the institution/program;

A signature on behalf of the institution/program by an authorized signer, indicating financial responsibility for the amount indicated.

Oftentimes, applicants secure funding through their training program or regional organization. Applicants who have difficulty in securing local funding should contact the AACAP’s Department of Government Affairs and Clinical Practice at clinical@aacap.org for assistance by June 30, 2013.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EDT) on July 12, 2013 for consideration.

*Residents may apply to both the Special Program Scholarship and the Educational Outreach Program; however, individuals cannot receive both awards at the same time.

AACAP reserves the right to waive liabilities.

For more information, contact AACAP’s Clinical Practice Manager at clinical@aacap.org or (202)587-9671

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Life Members Mentorship Grants for Medical Students

Supported by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Life Members Fund

Application Deadline: July 12, 2013

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is pleased to announce the Life Members Mentorship Grants for Medical Students (MGM).

The MGM provides the opportunity for seven medical students to attend the AACAP Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, October 22 - October 27, 2013 and receive an introduction into the field of child and adolescent psychiatry through the AACAP Mentorship Program. MGM recipients also participate in programs sponsored by the Life Members, which is a group of the oldest and most distinguished members of AACAP, all having been members for at least 30 years. Many of those in this group served as AACAP leadership and also pioneered many of the significant discoveries and developments in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. Partnered with the Mentorship Program, this program provides participants with networking opportunities, exposure to varying specialties, and interaction with Life Members. Participation in this program provides up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the AACAP Annual Meeting.

Program Benefits*

• Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the AACAP Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA. This includes airfare, hotel, and meals (max. $75/day). Applicants will be required to provide documentation of travel expenses in order to receive AACAP reimbursement.

• Participation in various AACAP Annual Meeting events, including the Mentorship Program, an awards luncheon, the career development forum, the Life Members Wisdom Clinical Perspectives, and the Life Members Reception and Dinner.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be enrolled in a medical school in the United States at the time of the AACAP Annual Meeting in October 2013.

• Recipients are also required to share the AACAP recruitment video with fellow medical students in their program within the 6 months following the Annual Meeting.

• Recipients are required to write a follow up report on the experience that they would be encouraged to submit to their program's listserve and/or website and share a copy of this with AACAP.

•Participants must be in good standing at their medical school.

• Participants must attend all AACAP Annual Meeting events specified by AACAP.

Application Process

• Use the online awards system to complete your application and to upload the following documents:

◦ Curriculum Vitae;

◦ Personal statement articulating a compelling reason for wanting to attend the Annual Meeting; and

◦ Letter of support from a faculty member or mentor.

• In addition, a letter of good standing from the applicant’s medical school must be sent directly to AACAP via email at training@aacap.org or fax at 202.966.5894.

Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm (EDT) on July 12, 2013 for consideration.

*Please note that the availability of this award is contingent on funding from AACAP.

AACAP reserves the right to waive liabilities.

For more information, contact the AACAP Training and Education Manager at training@aacap.org or (202) 587-9663.