American Society for Clinical Pathology 2011 “Day on the Hill” Grant
Residents who have an interest in the political process can spend a day with lawmakers discussing pathology-related issues. The Hill Day Grant Program was created to provide an opportunity for residents to participate in the legislative process on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Residents who have an interest in the political process and pathology-related issues on a national scale are encouraged to apply for this grant.
Guidelines
I. Eligibility
To be eligible for this grant, you must be an ASCP resident member in your first to fourth year of training at date of application. Grants are good only for the 2011 “Day on the Hill” event, which will be held in April 2011.
II. Application Guidelines
The following application materials should be submitted:
1. Completed application form
2. ASCP membership #
3. Current Curriculum Vitae
4. Letter of intent (500 words or less) stating interest in health policy and/or issues related to the future of pathology and laboratory medicine.
5. Program Director’s signature, which will indicate his/her approval to take this leave, should you be selected.
III. Application Deadlines and Award Announcement
Application Deadline: February 3, 2011.
Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Award Announcements will be made at the ASCP Resident Reception at the USCAP meeting in San Antonio, TX, February 26 - March 4, 2011. Participants will be notified by email.
IV. Financial Grant
Grant Awardees will receive round-trip airfare or appropriate mileage compensation, hotel accommodations for two nights, and up to $250 for additional expenses incurred.
V. Submission
All applications will be submitted to:
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Resident Council Subspecialty Grant
c/o Membership
33 W. Monroe Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60603-5617
VI. Judging
Two awardees shall be chosen from all eligible applicants by members of the ASCP Resident Council who have been designated to serve on the Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Committee. Judging will be held for all applications postmarked by February 3, 2011.
Two applicants will be selected based on need for and strong interest in advocacy training.
The ASCP Resident Council “Day on the Hill” Grant Committee shall not discriminate against any participant based on age, sex, gender, religion, or race.
For questions, please email betty.sanders@ascp.org. The ASCP is proud to offer this grant to residents and will continue to pursue avenues to promote resident education.
