AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY FELLOWSHIPS STIPULATIONS

Abstract

To enable young physicians to complete their pediatric training, the American Academy of Pediatrics will grant a small number of fellowships of $500 to $2,500 each to pediatric interns and residents for the year beginning July 1. Candidates must meet the following requirements: 1. Be legal residents of the United States or Canada; 2. Have completed, or will have completed by July 1, a qualifying approved internship (P1-0) or have completed a P1-1 program, and have made a definite commitment for a first year pediatric residency (P1-1 or P1-2) acceptable to the American Board of Pediatrics; or 3. Be pediatric residents (P1-1, P1-2, or P1-3) in a training program and have made a definite commitment for another year of residency in a program acceptable to the American Board of Pediatrics; 4. Have real need of financial assistance; and 5. Support their application with a letter from the Chief of Service substantiating the above requirements; if a change in residency training program is contemplated (i.e., moving to another institution), a letter from the chief of this service certifying acceptance to this program will also be necessary. The fellowships have been provided through grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics by Mead Johnson Laboratories and the Gerber Products Company. Although the fellowship awards are intended primarily for the support of first and second year pediatric residents, it is also recognized that some physicians may desire a third or fourth year of pediatric residency. Up to 25% of the fellowships may be awarded to persons in this category.