The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to competent young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $8,000 each, provide the Scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate fully in the educational opportunities and activities of the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

This scholarship endowment was originally provided through the legacy left to the College by Dr. Paul R. Hawley (FACS Hon), former College Director. More recently, a bequest from the family of Dr. Abdol Islami (FACS) and gifts from others to the International Guest Scholarship endowment have enabled the College to expand the number of scholarship awards.

The scholarships provide successful applicants with the privilege of participating in the College’s annual Clinical Congress in October, with public recognition of their presence. They will receive gratis admission to selected postgraduate courses plus admission to all lectures, demonstrations, and exhibits, which are an integral part of the Clinical Congress. Assistance will be provided in arranging visits, following the Clinical Congress, to various clinics and universities of their choice.

In order to qualify for consideration by the selection committee, all of the above requirements must be fulfilled.

Formal American College of Surgeons International Guest Scholar application forms may be obtained here or by writing to:

International Liaison Section
American College of Surgeons
633 N. Saint Clair St.
Chicago, IL 60611-3211
USA
Fax: 312/202-5021

Completed applications for the International Guest Scholarships for the year 2007 and all of the supporting documentation must be received at the office of the International Liaison Section prior to July 1, 2006, in order for an applicant to receive consideration by the selection committee. All applicants will be notified of the selection committee’s decision in November 2006. Applicants are urged to submit their completed applications and supporting documents as early as possible in order to provide sufficient time for processing.

More Information: http://www.facs.org/memberservices/igs.html

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