The American College of Cardiology invites applications for travel awards for the ACC Annual Scientific Session in 2011 and the Annual Legislative Conference.
ACCF/Bristol-Myers Squibb Travel Awards
CCA Travel Awards for ACC.11
FIT Travel Awards for ACC.11
Pediatric Cardiology FIT Travel Award for ACC.11
CCA Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
FIT Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
Practice Administrator Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
Henry I. Russek Travel Awards for FITs and Medical Students (for ACC Educational Programs)
ACCF/Bristol-Myers Squibb Travel Awards
Description: Twenty applicants will be awarded travel expenses to attend ACC.11. Judging is based on the applicant's major involvement in research activities leading to presentations and publications during cardiovascular-related subspecialty training.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be from an ACGME- or AOA-approved training program in cardiology.
- The ACCF/BMS Travel Awards are generally intended for, but not restricted to, trainees beyond their first year in a cardiovascular-related subspecialty training program;
- There will be no more than one award to any single training program in a given year;
- Only one applicant from the training program may apply; and Nominees may also be entrants in the Young Investigators Awards competition. However, if the nominee is named as a Young Investigators Awards finalist, he or she will be ineligible to receive an ACCF/BMS Travel Award. Previous travel award winners will not be considered.
The Award: Travel expenses to the ACC's Annual Scientific Session, not exceeding $1,250 will be reimbursed for the awardees coach airfare, accommodations, and meals.
How to Apply: Visit http://acclogin.acc.org
Application Deadline: October 14, 2010
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635.
Funding Source: The American College of Cardiology is grateful to Bristol-Myers Squibb for supporting these awards.
CCA Travel Awards for ACC.11
Description: Ten applicants will be awarded travel expenses to attend ACC.11. Travel awards are available to Cardiac Care members only*.
*Please note that only CCA members will be selected for this award. CCA members include registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical pharmacists.
The Award: Each travel award will cover up to $1,250 per person in expenses and includes registration, transport, and hotel. Awardees are reimbursed after the meeting and are required to submit the approved expense report template, which will be provided to all awardees. All relevant receipts should be submitted with the expense report.
How to Apply: Please e-mail the following information to Kelli Bohannon:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Institution:
Winners will be drawn at random.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2010
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635.
FIT Travel Awards for ACC.11
Description: Ten applicants will be awarded travel expenses to attend ACC.11. These travel awards are available to FIT members only*.
The Award: Each travel award will cover up to $1,000 per person in expenses and includes registration, transport, and hotel. Awardees are reimbursed after the meeting and are required to submit the approved expense report template, which will be provided to all awardees. All relevant receipts should be submitted with the expense report.
How to Apply: Please e-mail the following information to Kelli Bohannon:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Institution:
Winners will be drawn at random.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2010
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635.
Pediatric Cardiology FIT Travel Award for ACC.11
Description: Two applicants will be awarded travel expenses to the ACC's 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta, GA, March 13-16, 2010. Travel awards are available to Pediatric Cardiology Fellows in Training members only.
The Award: Each travel award will cover up to $1,200 per person in expenses and includes reimbursement for registration, transport, and hotel. Awardees are reimbursed after the meeting and are required to document use of funds.
Funding: Funding for these awards is provided by the ACC’s Section on Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology.
How to Apply: Please e-mail the following information to Kelli Bohannon:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Institution:
Winners will be drawn at random.
Application Deadline: October 1, 2010
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635.
CCA Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
Description: Ten Cardiac Care Associate (CCA) members will be selected for travel expenses reimbursement for the ACC’s 2010 Legislative Conference on September 12-14, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this travel award program is to ensure that the entire CCA members have an opportunity to become more educated about the important work the ACC is doing in the areas of Medicare reform, health system reform, and research and prevention and to encourage them to get involved with important Advocacy issues as they often effect the entire Cardiac Care Team.
Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to Cardiac Care Associate members of the American College of Cardiology.
The Award: Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred from traveling to and from the Legislative Conference up to $1,000. Awardees will be selected via a random drawing and will be reimbursed after the conference. Awardees will be expected to document their use of the funds by providing original receipts.
How to Apply: CCAs interested in attending the conference and receive the travel award, should contact Kelli Bohannon at kbohanno@acc.org.
Application Deadline: July 2, 2010
For More Information: Please contact Kelli Bohannon for more information about this travel award.
For more information regarding the 2010 Legislative Conference, please contact the ACC’s Advocacy Department at advocacyleg@acc.org or call 1-800-435-9203.
FIT Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
Description: Ten FIT members will be selected for travel expenses reimbursement for the ACC’s 2010 Legislative Conference on September 12-14, 2010 in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this travel award program is to provide FITs with an opportunity to become more educated about the important work the ACC is doing in the areas of Medicare reform, health system reform, and research and prevention and to encourage them to get involved with important Advocacy issues that effect their profession.
Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to FIT members of the American College of Cardiology.
The Award: Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred from traveling to and from the Legislative Conference up to $1,000. Awardees will be selected via a random drawing and will be reimbursed after the conference. Awardees will be expected to document their use of the funds by providing original receipts.
How to Apply: FITs should send their contact name and contact information to Kelly Evans Ventura at kventura@acc.org
Application Deadline: July 2, 2010
For More Information: Please contact Kelly Evans Ventura at kventura@acc.org for more information about this travel award.
For more information regarding the 2010 Legislative Conference, please contact the ACC’s Advocacy Department at advocacyleg@acc.org or call 1-800-435-9203.
Practice Administrator Travel Awards for the 2010 Legislative Conference
Decription: The American College of Cardiology’s 2010 Legislative Conference is Sept. 12-14 at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. Don't miss this opportunity to help educate Congress about the important work the ACC is doing to ensure patient access to quality, appropriate and cost-effective cardiovascular care. As a vital member of the cardiovascular care management team, ACC Practice Administrator members are encouraged to attend this event – and the ACC is giving members the opportunity to attend the conference FREE of travel expenses. The ACC has made a select number of travel awards available to cover up to $1,000 in airfare, hotel and other expenses.
Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to Practice Administrator members of the American College of Cardiology.
Award: Reimbursement of travel expenses incurred from traveling to and from the Legislative Conference up to $1,000. Awardees will be selected via a random drawing and will be reimbursed after the conference. Awardees will be expected to document their use of the funds by providing original receipts.
Application Deadline: July 27, 2010
For More Information: Please contact Lisa Chambers at Lchamber@acc.org for more information about this travel award.
Henry I. Russek Travel Awards for FITs and Medical Students
Description: The award honors Dr. Henry I. Russek, who served as Director of the ACC Extramural Program "New York Cardiovascular Symposium" for 25 years. The award provides funding for 8 Fellows in Training members and 5 NYC medical students with an interest in cardiovascular medicine, to attend this seminar held annually in New York City in December.
Eligibility: All current ACC Fellow in Training (FIT) members are eligible. No more than one award will be granted from any single training program. Medical Students from local New York City Medical Schools.
The Award: Eight (8) FIT members of the ACC will receive reimbursement for travel expenses up to $1,250 each. FIT Awardees will also receive complementary registration to attend the New York Cardiovascular Symposium.
Five (5) NYC Medical Student will receive reimbursement for travel expenses up to $800 each. Medical Student awardees will also receive complementary registration to attend the New York Cardiovascular Symposium.
How to Apply: Your Cardiovascular Training Program Director or Chief of Medicine must send name and contact information including:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
E-mail:
Institution:
Program Director/ Chief of Medicine:
Application Deadline: September 31, 2010
For More Information: Contact Kelli Bohannon, Member Services at 800-253-4636, ext. 6635 or kbohanno@acc.org.
Funding Source: The American College of Cardiology is grateful to the Henry I. Russek Foundation for supporting these awards.