The University of South Alabama College of Medicine is now accepting proposals for the Eran and N.Q. Adams Endowed Scholarship in Neurology. The scholarship was established to support, in the early stages of their careers, young physicians engaged in neurology who wish to gain a better understanding of dysautonomia.
Award Mechanism
USA invites third and fourth year medical students to submit applications for a scholarship that includes a unique research and/or learning opportunity. The candidate will concentrate on recognizing symptoms, providing accurate diagnosis, and providing the most currently recognized best treatment methods for patients with dysautonomia.
The successful candidate will be involved in a highly stimulating neurologic project designed to address their proposal, and will receive a tuition award of $7,500. Proposals are due December 15, 2012 and awardees will be announced by February 4, 2013.
Prospective applicants should contact Nicole Laden at nicolesheehan@usouthal.edu for additional information.
Criteria Of Eligibility
1. USA 3rd or 4th year medical student
2. Student must declare an interest in entering neurology as a career
3. A brief essay about their future career plans (1 page max)
4. The student should prepare a brief proposal (no more than 2 pages) for a learning experience or research project in dysautonomia. The student may consult with neurology faculty to help him/her select an appropriate project
5. Applications will be judged on the basis of scholastic performance in neuroscience and neurology recommendations and project proposal.
6. The student should solicit two letters of recommendation from neuroscience and/or neurology faculty
7. The award will favor students who intend to train and stay in the Mobile or Gulf region
Submit Applications To:
Adams Scholarship Committee • USA Dept. of Neurology • 2451 Fillingim Street • Suite 10-F • Mobile, AL 36617
To learn more about the Eran and N.Q. Adams Endowed Scholarship, and to view last year’s recipient, click here.
