The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award

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Below is general information on the The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award Program. For more detailed information on this program, please visit their website from the link below.

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Program Information
Program Name: The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Dr. Eddie Méndez Fellowship Award
Program Type: Fellowship Training
Program State or Other: AHNS Foundation
Program Funding Source: Donations
Program Description: Dr. Mendez was passionate about research and training the next generation of head and neck surgeon-scientists. Therefore, this award is intended to expose an under-represented minority medical student to the field of Head and Neck Oncologic Surgery.
Eligible Specialties: Students with an interest in exposure to head and neck oncologic research are encouraged to apply.
Service Requirements: The recipient is expected to work with their research mentor to create a budget related to their proposed research. 
Deadline/Application Cycle: 2024-2025 applications closed on October 21, 2023.
Amount: The Dr. Eddie Mendez Fellowship awardee will receive $10,000.
Additional Information: Completion of at least M2 year prior to fellowship year (June 2024); Identify as an underrepresented in the scientific workforce based on AAMC January 2021 definitions, including individuals from racial/ethnic groups: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latin Origin, Asian Pacific Islander, American Indian Individuals who are first generation college graduates.

Contact: 
Melody Jacobs
American Head and Neck Society
(310) 437-0559
melody@ahns.info

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