Introducing the REACH Fellowship Program!
Our goal is to attract new talent and promote best practices into the field of Hirschsprung Disease research, diagnosis, and treatment around the world.
The program will begin in 2023. REACH will provide annual funding through a competitive application process. Each year, the program will offer a pediatric surgeon or pediatric gastroenterologist early in their career with an interest in Hirschsprung Disease (HD) the opportunity to travel to a host institution to learn best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of HD. Visits will be 3-5 days in duration.
Candidates will submit applications that will be reviewed by qualified peers in the field.
The Fellowship recipient and the host institution will make arrangements for the on-site visit and notify REACH of agreed upon dates.
Funding will cover the following expenses - up to $5,000 per fellow:
Round trip economy air transportation
Up to four nights of accommodation near the host institution
Reimbursement for meals during the visit
The Fellowship program supports REACH’s mission by:
Attracting talent into the field of HD treatment
Promoting best practices and knowledge exchange between clinicians with a special interest in HD
Creating networking opportunities
Driving collaboration and cooperative research
Requirements
Compile a Summary Report
Attendance and 5 minute presentation at REACH Virtual Symposium
Proposed Timeline:
April 15, 2023—Application Deadline
May 1, 2023—Fellowship Award Announcement
June—December 2023—Fellow organizes and conducts visit to host institution
December 15, 2023—Summary Report Due