The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is inviting
applications for the 2014 Mini-fellowship program for international
scholars. This program consists of a 5-week training program in clinical
sleep Medicine. Up to ten candidates will be selected from
the countries outside the United States or Canada. Preference will be given
to candidates from lower-income countries. Upon completion of the
five-week training program and submission of an evaluation, a certificate of
completion will be issued to each participant. The deadline to apply is
November 4, 2013.
applications for the 2014 Mini-fellowship program for international
scholars. This program consists of a 5-week training program in clinical
sleep Medicine. Up to ten candidates will be selected from
the countries outside the United States or Canada. Preference will be given
to candidates from lower-income countries. Upon completion of the
five-week training program and submission of an evaluation, a certificate of
completion will be issued to each participant. The deadline to apply is
November 4, 2013.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded for practical training in clinical sleep Medicine.
Course Level: The International Mini-fellowship Program consists of a
5-week training program.
Scholarship Provider: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Course Level: The International Mini-fellowship Program consists of a
5-week training program.
Scholarship Provider: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility: Eligible applicants will be residents of countries outside the United
States or Canada. Note that preference will be given to candidates from
lower-income countries. Participants must be certified physicians, with minimal
experience in sleep medicine.
States or Canada. Note that preference will be given to candidates from
lower-income countries. Participants must be certified physicians, with minimal
experience in sleep medicine.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of countries outside the United States or Canada can apply for
the fellowship. Preference will be given to candidates from lower-income
countries.
the fellowship. Preference will be given to candidates from lower-income
countries.
Scholarship Description: The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is accepting applications for the
2014 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars. The goal of this
program is to provide practical training in clinical sleep medicine to
international physicians from lower-income countries who have no or minimal
experience in sleep medicine, so they may develop or improve sleep health care
and clinical research in this field in their respective home countries.
2014 Mini-Fellowship Program for International Scholars. The goal of this
program is to provide practical training in clinical sleep medicine to
international physicians from lower-income countries who have no or minimal
experience in sleep medicine, so they may develop or improve sleep health care
and clinical research in this field in their respective home countries.
Number of award(s): Up to ten candidates will be selected for participation in the 2014
program.
program.
Duration of award(s): The International Mini-fellowship Program is offered for a 5-week
training program.
training program.
What does it cover? Upon completion of the five-week training program and submission of an
evaluation, a certificate of completion will be issued to each participant.
evaluation, a certificate of completion will be issued to each participant.
Selection Criteria:
1. All applications meeting eligibility requirements will be considered and
reviewed by the committee.
2. Committee members rate each applicant’s credentials and the composite scores
of all committee members render a global score for each applicant. Applicants
with the highest scores are invited to participate in the fellowship. If an
applicant declines participation in the program an invitation to participate in
the program will be forwarded to the applicant with the next highest score.
3. Multiple applications for a single country will be considered. However, the
committee favors limiting the participation of only one fellow per country. The
applicant with the highest global score will be invited to participate. The
committee will consider having more than one applicant per country if the
committee reaches a consensus that more than one applicant from the same
country is qualified and the specific country is considered an underserved area
with limited or no sleep medicine services.
1. All applications meeting eligibility requirements will be considered and
reviewed by the committee.
2. Committee members rate each applicant’s credentials and the composite scores
of all committee members render a global score for each applicant. Applicants
with the highest scores are invited to participate in the fellowship. If an
applicant declines participation in the program an invitation to participate in
the program will be forwarded to the applicant with the next highest score.
3. Multiple applications for a single country will be considered. However, the
committee favors limiting the participation of only one fellow per country. The
applicant with the highest global score will be invited to participate. The
committee will consider having more than one applicant per country if the
committee reaches a consensus that more than one applicant from the same
country is qualified and the specific country is considered an underserved area
with limited or no sleep medicine services.
How to Apply: All application requirements must be translated and submitted in
English.
1. Completed application and pre-program questionnaire.
2. Evidence of graduation from a nationally or regionally accredited Medical
School.
3. Licensure to practice medicine in home nation.
4. Evidence of certification in a specialty area by a nationally or regionally
recognized medical group.
5. A copy of the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
6. Documentation of an active medical practice affiliation with a national or
regional medical facility in home nation.
7. A letter of recommendation to study sleep medicine from a senior faculty
medical officer at the affiliated medical facility with an assurance that the
applicant will practice this specialty in the home nation upon his/her return.
8. A letter of recommendation from a mentor or colleague attesting the
applicant’s character and clinical skills.
9. A one- to two-page letter describing the existing state of affairs of the
practice of sleep medicine in the home country, detailing the applicant’s
professional experience and reason(s) why the candidate is interested in sleep
medicine. This information will be provided to the host center to initiate the
development of the fellowship curriculum.
10. A valid passport from the home country and eligibility to obtain a visa to
travel to the United States if selected.
11. A description of previous research experience (if applicable). A copy of a
previous publication and/or description of previous experience in the
applicant’s field of clinical medicine. Previous exposure and/or experience in
the field of sleep medicine (if any, including sleep medicine courses and/or
conferences) should be described and documented.
English.
1. Completed application and pre-program questionnaire.
2. Evidence of graduation from a nationally or regionally accredited Medical
School.
3. Licensure to practice medicine in home nation.
4. Evidence of certification in a specialty area by a nationally or regionally
recognized medical group.
5. A copy of the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae.
6. Documentation of an active medical practice affiliation with a national or
regional medical facility in home nation.
7. A letter of recommendation to study sleep medicine from a senior faculty
medical officer at the affiliated medical facility with an assurance that the
applicant will practice this specialty in the home nation upon his/her return.
8. A letter of recommendation from a mentor or colleague attesting the
applicant’s character and clinical skills.
9. A one- to two-page letter describing the existing state of affairs of the
practice of sleep medicine in the home country, detailing the applicant’s
professional experience and reason(s) why the candidate is interested in sleep
medicine. This information will be provided to the host center to initiate the
development of the fellowship curriculum.
10. A valid passport from the home country and eligibility to obtain a visa to
travel to the United States if selected.
11. A description of previous research experience (if applicable). A copy of a
previous publication and/or description of previous experience in the
applicant’s field of clinical medicine. Previous exposure and/or experience in
the field of sleep medicine (if any, including sleep medicine courses and/or
conferences) should be described and documented.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is November 4, 2013.
