Program Information |
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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