Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Types

Scholarship Opportunities for U.S./Canadian Dermatologists

Residents' International Grant

In keeping with its dedication to international educational opportunities, the American Academy of Dermatology is providing funding in 2010 for six U.S. or Canadian senior dermatology residents to participate in a four-week to six-week elective in a developing nation where the Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee (EVAC) is establishing dermatology support programs and teledermatology consulting services. The primary site is Gaborone, Botswana, where participants rotate between the Princess Marina Hospital, in conjunction with the Botswana-UPenn Partnership, and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI). Residents take part in dermatologic HIV care for both children and adults, and can visit outreach sites in Francistown and Southern Botswana.

Residents also will have the option of completing their rotations at other BIPAI sites in Maseru, Lesotho; Mbabane, Swaziland; or Lilongwe, Malawi. The grant allows residents an opportunity to learn about the care of tropical and HIV-related dermatologic conditions, as well as how to practice routine dermatology with finite resources. Residents are expected to prepare lectures and presentations, develop a database of photos, submit teledermatology consults, as well as present a report of activities to the Academy and their home programs.


Incoming second- and third-year residents are encouraged to apply during summer 2009 for a rotation to be completed between January and December 2010.

Applicants must provide a letter of support from their program director or department chair, a short application essay, and detailed curriculum vitae. Grant recipients will be given a stipend for accommodation, board, and insurance. Airfare to Botswana will be covered by the Academy.

Deadline for 2010 applications: Aug. 31, 2009.

Complete the online application

Residents' International Grant Handbook

Residents' International Grant Checklist

Applications are reviewed and decisions are made by the Education and Volunteers Abroad Committee in September. Individuals are notified by October about the status of their applications.

International Society Annual Meeting Travel Grants

Through mutual arrangements with several international dermatological societies, a number of travel grants are available for U.S. and Canadian residents, fellows, or young dermatologists (within five years of completing residency) to attend the 2010 annual meetings of these societies. This is a wonderful opportunity for the successful applicants to meet foreign colleagues and possibly establish long-lasting professional relationships. Past attendees have uniformly been very appreciative of the chance to go to these meetings. New this year are travel grants to the annual meetings of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists, and the Dermatological Society of Singapore.

Please note that in recent years, several scholarship recipients have cancelled their attendance due to scheduling conflicts. It is very important that prior to applying, all potential scheduling conflicts be resolved. There are many individuals who apply for these scholarships, and when scholarship recipients do not participate, it takes the opportunity away from other applicants.

Criteria for the Scholarships

  1. Applicants must be residents, fellows or young dermatologists (within five years of completing residency).
  2. Applicants may apply for only one scholarship.
  3. Each program may only submit two applicants for the scholarships and only one applicant per international meeting.
  4. Applicants must have completed at least one year of training by the time of the meeting.
  5. Previous recipients of any of these scholarships are not eligible for another scholarship.

Complete the online application. Applicants will need to attach a letter of nomination from their dermatology residency training director to their application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPT. 30, 2009

Applications will then be reviewed and decisions made by the International Affairs Committee. Individuals will be notified in December about the status of their applications.

Click to view a list of 2009 recipients.

Each scholarship program has different requirements and provisions, as outlined below:

Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD). Two scholarships are being offered by SBD to attend its 65th Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sept. 4-8, 2010. Individuals will be provided with free registration and accommodations. No stipend will be provided to those attending. Those attending the meeting must arrange and assume all travel and meal expenses. Applicants should speak and understand written Portuguese or Spanish because translation will not be available.

British Association of Dermatologists (BAD). Four scholarships are being offered by BAD to attend its 90th Annual Meeting in Manchester at the Manchester Central Conference Centre (S.E.C.C.) on July 6-9, 2010. There will be a trainee pre-conference meeting on July 5 that may be of interest as well. Registration fees will be waived; hotel accommodations will be provided by the BAD. Residents and fellows will be invited to attend the president's reception and the annual dinner for no charge. Those attending the BAD must arrange and assume all travel and incidental expenses. No official provision will be made for spouses; however, if they pay for their own expenses, they are welcome to attend. Children cannot be accommodated.

Chilean Society of Dermatology (SOCHIDERM). Two scholarships are being offered by SOCHIDERM to attend its annual meeting in 2010 (details about the location and dates are to be confirmed at the board of directors meeting). The meeting is held during the third week of November. The society will provide ground transportation to the meeting location, as well as registration fees and lodging at the meeting location. Each attendee also will receive a grant of $500 (USD). Attendees must understand and speak Spanish fairly well. Attendees should arrange their own accommodations for arrival and departure days in Santiago because this will not be covered by the society.

European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV). Three scholarships are being offered by EADV for its 2010 annual meeting in Gothenburg, Sweden, Oct. 6-19, 2010. Each scholarship will include an award of $750, free registration, and housing in a reasonable hotel or at a university campus depending on availability. Unfortunately, EADV cannot provide additional support for travel expenses; therefore, the successful candidates are expected to find their own funding sources beyond the $750 that is included in the scholarship.


French Society of Dermatology (FSD). Two scholarships are being offered by the French Society of Dermatology to attend their annual meeting in Paris, France (Palais des Congres, Porte Maillot), Dec. 7-11, 2010. Each attendee will receive a grant of 1,500 euros. The attendees will not be charged a registration fee; however, traveling and housing must be covered by the attendee. Attendees must be fluent in French.

Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists, and Leprologists (IADVL). Two scholarships are being offered by IADVL to attend its 38th National Conference, DERMACON 2010 in Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan. 7-10, 2010. Please note that successful recipients will be informed by the third week in October 2009. Each attendee will receive a waiver of conference registration, accommodation, and local hospitality.

Irish Association of Dermatologists (IAD). Two scholarships are being offered by IAD to attend its Spring Meeting, April 23-24, 2010, at the Tower Hotel, Waterford, County Waterford (clinical meeting). The scholarship includes free registration and two nights' accommodation. The scholarship does not include transportation; therefore, attendees will need to pay their own travel expenses to Ireland.

Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology. Two scholarships are being offered by the Israel Society of Dermatology and Venereology to attend its Annual Meeting from June 16-18 2010 at the Dead Sea. It will be a joint meeting with the Israeli-German Society of Dermatology. The scholarship includes free registration to attend the scientific and social programs, and a grant of $500 per attendee. Attendees must have a fair knowledge of Hebrew. Note: at the time of travel, there can be no U.S. State Department Travel Warning in place for Israel.

Italian Society of Dermatology (SIDeMaST). Two scholarships are being offered by SIDeMaST to attend its annual meeting, May 19-22, 2010, in Rimini. Each attendee will receive a grant of 500 euros. Housing and registration will be provided by the society. Attendees must be fluent in Italian.

Scottish Dermatological Society (SDS). One scholarship is being offered by Scottish Dermatology Society to attend its annual meeting June 4-5, 2010, in Glasgow, Scotland. The attendee will receive a grant of 750 pounds sterling, and will be expected to stay for about one week. Accommodation for the attendee preferably will be with young Scottish dermatological families to facilitate collegiality and establish potentially long-lasting friendships. Usually, the trip includes a tour of some of the other Scottish dermatology departments (Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen) in the three to four days before the annual meeting. The cost of attending the meeting (registration, annual dinner, etc.) will be covered by the Society and will not be included in the 750 pounds sterling award.

Dermatological Society of Singapore. Two scholarships are being offered by the Dermatological Society of Singapore (DSS) to attend its Annual Scientific Meeting July 10-11, 2010 at the Raffles Town Club. Each attendee will receive a grant of $500. DSS will also be able to arrange for a one- to two-week clinical observation attachment to the various dermatological training centers in Singapore, such as the National Skin Centre, Changi General Hospital, and/or Singapore General Hospital.
 

If you have any questions regarding these scholarship programs, please contact:

Bernadette Smith
Administrative Assistant
American Academy of Dermatology
Phone: (847) 240-1350
Fax: (847) 240-1920
E-mail: bsmith@aad.org

Scholarship Opportunities for International Dermatologists

For additional information and application/nomination forms, please e-mail Bernadette Smith at bsmith@aad.org.

International Affairs Committee Registration Scholarships

Academy Annual Meeting Registration Scholarship Program

Nominations are solicited annually in May for the following year.

  • Nominations must be submitted by an officer of a national dermatologic society.
  • It's designed to give young dermatologists from outside the United States and Canada an opportunity to attend the annual meeting of the Academy.
  • There's a limit of two per country. Open to all countries except the United States and Canada.
  • Scholarship consists of a registration waiver and free admission to a one-day post-graduate course. No travel funds are included with the scholarship, so awardees must secure funding for travel, housing, and incidental expenses.
  • Online application is due Sept. 1, 2009.

World Congress Fund Review Task Force Scholarships

Academy Annual Meeting Poster Exhibit Scholarship Program

Applications are solicited annually in May for the following year.

  • Restricted to individuals in developing countries who are within five years of the completion of their dermatology residency training at the time of the annual meeting.
  • Limit of two per country, and you must receive endorsement from an officer of a national dermatologic society.
  • All applicants must submit a poster abstract and if a grant is awarded, are expected to prepare a poster for the meeting.
  • Scholarship includes registration waiver, free admission to a one-day course, and a stipend of $1,500.
  • Online application and national society endorsement are due July 17, 2009.

View the group photo from the 67th Annual Meeting Scholarship Dinner/Reception in San Francisco.

Visiting Residents' Scholarship Program

Applications are reviewed semi-annually on June 1 and Dec. 1.

  • $2,500 grants provided each year for dermatology trainees from developing countries to spend one month at an accredited dermatology residency program in the United States or Canada. Grants are used to defer travel and living expenses that the visiting residents incur.

  • Applicants must be dermatology residents or research fellows who are within two years of completing their residency training at the time of their visit.

  • Applicants must be fluent in English.

  • Recommendations must be submitted by both the applicant's program director and the host training director.

  • Proposals may be initiated by either the visiting resident or the host program, but ultimately certain criteria and procedures must be fulfilled. The director of the host program is responsible for submitting all forms and supporting documents to the World Congress of Dermatology Fund Review Committee.
  • Only one scholarship is awarded per international training program each year.
  • Each U.S./Canadian program is limited to hosting two awardees per year.

    More information

If you have any questions regarding these scholarship programs, please contact:

Bernadette Smith
Administrative Assistant
American Academy of Dermatology
Phone: (847) 240-1350
Fax: (847) 240-1920

E-mail: bsmith@aad.org