The Hartford Geriatrics Health Outcomes Research Scholars Awards ProgramApplication Deadline:December 5, 2008Start of Grant:July 1, 2009Amount:$100,000 per year for two yearsNumber of Awards:Up to 4 awards will be made in 2009.
AWARD OVERVIEW
The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry Foundation for Health in Aging are pleased to announce The Hartford Geriatrics Health OutcomesResearch Scholars Awards Program. This program supports physician-scientists committed toimproving the health care of older adults during thecritical transition from junior faculty to independentresearcher. The John A. Hartford Foundation wantsto invest in scholars with leadership potential andwho aspire to improve health care for older adults.For the purposes of this grant, outcomes researchis defined as the study of functional status,impairments, perceptions, social opportunities, andhealth services utilization that are influenced bydisease, injury, treatment, or health policy, includingetiology, diagnosis, and intervention. Research mustbe focused on older adults and may address clinicalstrategies and effectiveness, innovative outcomesmeasures, and quality of life.
Hartford Outcomes Scholars must have a researchsponsor who has a strong background in training andoutcomes research, as well as expertise and interestin the outcomes research that is being proposed.A Selection Committee, comprised of distinguishedacademic physicians will review the applications andselect up to four candidates to receive the award.
The Hartford Geriatrics Health Outcomes Research Scholars Awards Program is acareer development program aimed at junior level physician-scientist faculty at USacademic medical (allopathic or osteopathic) institutions. To be eligible, the applicantmust:• have a MD or DO degree;• hold a full-time faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor in aclinician-scientist track, for no more than two years at the time the grant becomeseffective. (For applicants who are in the process of securing a faculty position, aletter from their future Department Chair or Division Head must accompany theapplication asserting the institution’s commitment to the applicant and when thefaculty position will become effective.)• demonstrate the motivation and ability to devote the majority (75%) of his or hertime to conduct outcomes research related to improving the care of older adultswith the goal of devoting his/her research career to this area;• be either:• a geriatrician or geriatric psychiatrist who has completed all of therequirements to be eligible to sit for a Geriatric Medicine Certification Exam bythe time the award commences (July 1, 2009); or• a general internist, family physician, neurologist, or subspecialist of internalmedicine who is pursuing a career devoted to aging research and who hascompleted all the requirements to be eligible to sit for Board Certification inhis/her discipline;• have at least two years of prior experience which includes:• at least one year of clinical experience at an accredited US institution; and• at least one year of research training at an US academic institution.
The applicant must:a. Demonstrate a strong commitment to an academic career devoted to improvingthe care of older adults.b. Plan to devote 75% of professional time to research efforts.FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONVisit www.healthinaging.org The American Geriatrics SocietyFoundation for Health in AgingThe Empire State Building350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 801New York, NY 10118
Seymour Diamond Clinical Fellowship in Headache Education
The philosophy of the Seymour Diamond Clinical Fellowship in Headache Education of the National Headache Foundation is to encourage, provide for, and engage physicians towards the clinical management of headache patients. The Fellowship was established to honor Seymour Diamond, M.D., a pioneer in the research and clinical study of patients worldwide with headache. Dr. Diamond is Executive Chairman and founder of the National Headache Foundation and Director of the Diamond Headache Clinic. This program is an individualized hands-on approach at a headache clinic mutually selected between the committee and the applicant. The objectives are to develop competence in the management of common and complex headache problems, to publish a research paper keyed to the treatment of headache, and to prepare applicant for a career in treating headache patients. A certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of a one-year fellowship. Grant The stipend for one year beginning July 1 will be U.S. $40,000. Eligibility Applicant will be a graduate of an approved medical school in the United States and be at least post graduate year four. A personal interview may be requested by the committee. Family practitioners, internal medicine specialists and neurologists as well as other specialties are encouraged to apply. Participating Institution 1. The participating institution will be a specialized facility dedicated primarily to headache management with facility for inpatient and outpatient treatment. 2. Up to 80% of the time will be clinical, 20% study/research. 3. The participating institution shall provide adequate malpractice coverage. 4. A signed contract will be required of the fellow and participating institution. Application 1. Curriculum Vitae. 2. Statement of experience and training in the practice area of medicine. 3. Three letters of recommendation from qualified department heads/supervisors. 4. An outline of a proposed clinical research project. Deadline Applications/supporting materials are due by February 1. Applicants will be notified by May 1. Send applications to: Fellowship Selection Committee National Headache Foundation 820 N. Orleans, Suite 217 Chicago, Illinois 60610 Tel: 1-312-274-2650. Fax: 312-640-9049
2009 AMDA Foundation Futures Program The American Medical Directors Association Foundation is pleased to announce the return of an exciting opportunity for residents and fellows who are interested in long term care practice: the AMDA Foundation Futures Program.Held during the AMDA Annual Symposium, this intensive learning experience is designed to expose residents and fellows to the numerous career opportunities available in long term care. Participants chosen for this program will receive the following benefits: * Admission to the AMDA Foundation Futures Program on March 5, 2009 * Registration to the AMDA Annual Symposium, March 5-8, 2009 in Charlotte, NC * Transportation to and from the meeting in accordance with AMDA Foundation travel policies * Four nights lodging from March 4-7, 2009 (to be shared with one Futures Program participant) * AMDA membership for one year beginning in March 2009 * Access to an AMDA Mentoring ProgramEligibility * PGY II or III Internal Medicine or Family Practice Residents * PGY IV or V Geriatric Medicine Fellows * Previous participants are not eligible to applyApplication ProcedureThe application deadline is November 21, 2008. Applicants must complete an online application and attach a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Letter of Interest (no more than 250 words, describing your interest in long term care practice and why you feel you will benefit from participating in this program). A Letter of Support from the applicants program director or another AMDA member is also required.To ApplyAll Futures applications must be submitted online; any applications received in our office other than through our web site will not be reviewed.
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