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ASCRS International Scholarship Award

Dear Doctor:

Enclosed is an application form for the INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. The ASCRS Executive Council has voted to fund this Scholarship for $8,000 US. All application forms must be typewritten and in English. Each item must be filled in completely.

Required documents to be submitted:

1. The completed Application Form.
2. Two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be in English. One letter should be from the Chairman of the Department in which the applicant holds an (academic) appointment or from a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons residing in the applicant’s country. Such letters should include specific information detailing the nature and extent of teaching, research, and any other academic activity. These letters should be submitted in sealed envelopes with the application form.
3. The completed form on Current Activity Profile.
4. A list of all publications in scientific journals and books.
5. A list of presentations made at National or International meetings.

Please note, the individual should be a person who demonstrates potential for achieving a leadership position in colon and rectal surgery.

The application for the International Scholarship Award must be received in the office no later than November 1. It is suggested that the application be submitted by email in advance so that you will be able to remedy any omissions which may exist. Any change in your address should immediately be reported to the office. Please submit the application to the following address:

ASCRS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
U.S.A.

Yours sincerely,

Graham Newstead, MB BS,
Chairman, International Council of Coloproctology

ASCRS INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDCriteria

Purpose

To provide a surgeon residing outside of the U.S. and Canada, who has demonstrated a strong interest in colon and rectal disease and who demonstrates potential for achieving a leadership position in colon and rectal surgery in his or her home country, with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in north American and to attend and participate in the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.

 

Please note: This Award is NOT intended for senior and/or well-established colorectal surgeons. The major selection criteria are both need and potential benefit to the candidate and his/her community.

 

Eligibility

The candidate should have:

  • completed training in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
  • a manifest interest in colon and rectal surgery as evidenced by practice, teaching, research and/or publications.
  • Ideally a minimum of two years specialty colorectal practice experience to gain maximum benefit from the visit by gaining sufficient experience to share with other colleagues. The applicant should clearly define the relevant need and the potential benefit expected from the experience.
  • a commitment from a US center or centers willing to host the recipient.(Some assistance may be available in this regard).

The candidate is expected to submit a podium presentation at the ASCRS Annual Meeting.

 

 

Selection Process

The candidate should:

  • Be proposed in writing by the chair of his/her department
  • Provide two other letters of support from senior individuals with whom he/she has worked. A recommendation from a Fellow of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons would be helpful if that individual is known to a Fellow.
  • Provide his/her curriculum vitae
  • Write a letter stating his/her background, goals for the visit, the perceived personal and community needs and the potential to promote colorectal surgical services in the country of origin, future career plans and to nominate the centers and colleagues desired to visit.                                 

 

The proposals will be:

  • Reviewed by the Executive of the International Council of Coloproctology
  • Assessed and recommendations made by the Council of ICCP (acting as the selection committee).
  • Final recommendations will be notified to Council of ASCRS.

 

Length of Stay

  • The length of stay will be four weeks
  • The candidate will receive complimentary registration to the annual meeting of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
  • The Award will include a one year subscription to Diseases of the Colon and Rectum (if the applicant does not already have access)
  • Assistance will be available in arranging visits to the various centers of their choice

 

Estimated Cost

The overall funding support ($US 6,000) may be reduced if some local support costs are to be borne by the institution(s) visited.

 

Responsibility of Selected Individual

  • Give at least 3 different presentations throughout the visit.
  • Keep a daily log of activities, sites, and individuals visited and observations made
  • Provide the ICCP, and in turn, the ASCRS Council with a report
  • Report travel experience in Diseases of the Colon and Rectum or highlighted in the ASCRS Newsletter

 

Caveats:

  • The Council of the ASCRS is the determining authority.
  • In any year, the Executive of ICCP may recommend awarding a lesser number of Scholarships and/or modification of the funding to be offered.
  • The reports provided by the recipients may be published in the Newsletter of the ASCRS.

 

Application

Please click here for application.