Travel Fellowship

Applicant Requirements

• • Applicants must be engaged in current practice, or an ACGME accredited training program of pediatrics, anesthesia or surgery.
  • Applicants must be proficient in English.
  • Applicants should show dedication to leadership in pediatric patient care.
  • The applicant must be able to effectively describe how the Travel Fellowship will help them support a LMIC institution in research and clinical projects.
  • Preference is given to physicians who are in training

Fellowship Benefits

1. Assistance with placement in select institutions:
   • Nazarene General Hospital – Kudjip, Papua New Guinea
   • Holy Family Hospital – Techiman, Ghana
   • DaNang Women and Children’s Hospital – DaNang, Vietnam
   • Scheer Memorial Hospital – Banepa, Nepal
2. Scholarship includes:
   • Housing during duration of 4-8 week project
   • Travel expenses:
     • Coach/economy class airfare (booked at least 28 days in advance)
     • Travel to/from airport
     • Visa
   • Food stipend
   • Award recipients are responsible for all other expenses

Application Requirements & Supporting Documentation

1. Verification of medical school completion
2. Verification of training in pediatrics, anesthesia or surgery.
   • Verification should include:
     • Letter from training program director with training dates and director’s contact information
3. Curriculum vitae, including:
   • Training dates and locations/institutions Bibliography with a list of publications, abstracts, book chapters, oral presentations, etc.
   • Honors/awards received
   • All fellowships received and work experiences, including name and year
4. Personal statement
   • Please include a statement regarding the applicant’s current career goals and their research or clinical project plan for the Travel Fellowship
5. Research Proposal
   • Please include a statement regarding the research proposal for the clinical site selected
     • Document not to exceed 2000 words
6. A letter of recommendation from a supervising physician, program director or equivalent supervisor addressing the following:
   • Support for the applicant to have time away to attend the Travel Fellowship
   • Description of their qualifications to participate in an international research fellowship
   • Confirmation of current role as a trainee
7. Copy of applicant’s current licensure, if applicable.
8. Verification of board certifications, if applicable.
9. JPG file of applicant’s photograph.

If accepted, the following conditions will apply for the Travel Fellow:

1. You are responsible to notify GPSA of your trip arrangements to ensure

reimbursement and best travel arrangements possible. Reimbursement will cover the lowest fare

coach class booked at least 28 days in advance. Approved expenses will also be reimbursed include transportation, meals and accommodations. Details of these arrangements should be discussed and vetted on a case-by-case basis by the GPSA Committee. Fellows are responsible for all other expenses.

2. You will be responsible for paying for your flights and expenses. GPSA will reimburse these

expenses after your return and upon the submission of receipts showing proof of purchase.

3. GPSA requires you to provide proof of personal health and travel insurance coverage that includes medical benefits, repatriation of remains, medical evacuation and deductible expenses for in-country accidents and illnesses. GPSA is not responsible for any illnesses or injuries that occurs while on the fellowship

4. GPSA requires you to provide proof of required vaccinations for entry into selected nation, in accordance with CDC guidelines (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list)

4. You will be required to sign a letter of intent provided by GPSA regarding the start and end date of the fellowship.

5. You will create a deliverable report and presentation for GPSA regarding your trip that will be due one month after the trip is over. This report should include photographs of your work and detailed results.

Selection Process

This is a rolling application process. Decisions will be provided within 4-6 weeks of receipt of completed application.

Up to two recipients selected per calendar year.