ASPN Resident Travel Award
(Presented by the American Society of Pediatric Nephrology) The ASPN will sponsor residents and selected other non-fellow trainees to attend the upcoming 2009 ASPN/PAS meeting from May 2-5, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. Stipends to partially support travel will be given on a competitive basis. In addition, the ASPN supports the trainee registration fee for the meeting. Applicants may be medical students, 1st or 2nd year pediatric residents (PL1-PL2), or 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year med-peds resident (PGY1-PGY3) in an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program. Applications must include the following: Recommendation by a member of the ASPN who agrees to accompany the trainee to the meeting. Applicant’s curriculum vitae along with a 1-page statement from the candidate describing his/her interest and possible career plans in pediatric nephrology. It is important that all of the requested documents accompany the application. Applicants must commit to attend the 3-day meeting if selected. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, January 23, 2009. For additional information: American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Email: info@aspneph.com Phone: 281-419-0052