Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society/WL Gore & Associates Travel Award

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society/WL Gore & Associates Travel Award Application Deadline: November 17, 2014 The primary purpose of the VESS / WL Gore & Associates Travel Award is to provide the recipient with the opportunity to visit one (or more) vascular surgery centers of excellence. The visit is intended to stimulate academic inspiration and to foster the development of fraternal fellowship in vascular surgery. Achievement of these objectives will enhance the vascular surgery career of a VESS member recipient. This award is not intended to support specific research interests but rather to assist the award recipient in a unique opportunity for travel and professional exchange. Eligibility for Selection Be an active member of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society within the first ten years of practice after completing vascular surgery training. Be committed to an academic career in vascular surgery and have obtained an academic appointment in a medical school or freestanding clinic devoted to excellence in medical education. Requirements for Consideration A candidate submitting documentation for consideration for selection must furnish: An up-to-date curriculum vitae A 1000-word (no more than 2 pages) essay describing the travel plan objectives and how these link with the candidate’s career goals. One letter of recommendation. This may be sent from the freestanding clinic or division head, or the chairman...
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