RAS-ACS Announces 2011 Leadership Scholarship for Residents and Associate Fellows
The Resident and Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons (RAS-ACS) is now accepting applications for its sixth leadership scholarships for Resident and Associate Fellow members of the College. The scholarships cover tuition, travel and subsistence for one of several ACS courses and will be awarded competitively to four young surgeons who best exemplify an important mission of RAS—developing future leaders for the field of surgery.
The available courses include:
- Clinical Trials Course, December 2-6, 2011
- Leadership/Joint Surgical Advocacy Conference, Spring, 2012
- Residents as Teachers and Leaders, April, 2012
Applicants should submit the following documents for consideration by the selection committee: a letter of request detailing the reasons for application and course desired; a letter of support from the applicant’s program director or department chair confirming that the applicant will be able to have time away from the department to attend the course; a letter of support from a colleague, mentor, or other staff person supporting the individual’s application; and a current curriculum vitae. Only complete application packages will be considered and must be received no later than July 31,2011. Send all application packages electronically to Peg Haar at phaar@facs.org.
Online June 20, 2011