American Academy of Pediatrics
Section on Administration and Practice Management
2015 National Conference & Exhibition Scholarship
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is pleased to announce that through the generosity of
the AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management (SOAPM), three $1,000
scholarships will be available for Medical Students, Residents, and Fellowship Trainees to attend
the AAP National Conference and Exhibition (NCE) this October in Washington, DC. There are a
total of three (3) $1,000 scholarships available (1 for Medical Students; 1 for Residents; 1 for
Fellowship Trainees).
BACKGROUND
Historically there has been little or no preparation in residency programs on the business aspects
of pediatric practice. To enhance existing efforts to educate young physicians on key practice
management issues, SOAPM will offer scholarships to residents, medical students and fellowship
trainees who have an interest in practice management to attend the 2015 AAP National
Conference & Exhibition.
A. Who Can Apply:
B. What Is Covered:
C. Deadline:
AAP Medical Students, Residents, and Fellowship Trainees
Three scholarships are available (1 for Medical Students; 1 for
Residents; 1 for Fellowship Trainees)
Expenses up to $1,000 directly related to attending the 2015
NCE
Friday, July 31, 2015
Please answer the following questions and submit your application, along with the attached W-9
Form, to Elisha Ferguson, Manager, Practice Management, at eferguson@aap.org by 5:00 pm
CST on Friday, July 31, 2015.
If you have any questions about this award, please contact Elisha Ferguson at the above email
address or by phone at 847/434-4089. For more information on the Section on Administration
and Practice Management, visit www.aap.org/soapm.
AAP Section on Administration and Practice Management
National Conference & Exhibition 2015 Scholarship Application
Check the box for which scholarship you are applying:
Medical Student Scholarship:
Resident Scholarship:
Fellowship Trainee Scholarship:
Applicant Information (All fields are required)
Name:
Email:
AAP Member ID:
If resident, residency program:
If medical student, college institution:
If fellow, fellowship program and subspecialty:
By checking this box, I indicate that I have cleared my calendar and if awarded this scholarship, I
will be able to attend the NCE in Washington, DC - October 24-27, 2015.
Scholarship Questions (Applicants must answer all questions)
1) Describe your interest in Practice Management (250 words or less):
2) Explain your commitment to parlaying what you learn during NCE into action when you
return home (250 words or less):
3) Please provide a description of what you plan to do with the information you learn at the
NCE practice management sessions. (i.e. How would you apply the information you
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receive at the session(s) you attend? Give a presentation/lecture, collaborate with AAP
Chapter, local stakeholders, and/or start a local program)? (250 words or less):
Scholarship Recipient Requirements
Scholarship recipients are required to attend the Section on Administration and Practice
Management Program (Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm) at the 2015 NCE.
In addition, recipients must attend at least 2-3 practice management-related sessions (see
attached). If chosen to receive a scholarship, you will be required to apply the information you
received at the session(s) you attend by participating in an activity of your choosing. Your activity
and a written report must be completed by December 18, 2015.
2015 NCE Registration, Hotels, and Travel Information
Registration, housing and other meeting details can be accessed on the Academy’s Website at
the following link: http://www.aapexperience.org. AAP residents, medical students and trainees
must register and make their travel and housing arrangements as soon as possible as hotels for
the NCE sell out quickly! Advance registrants (US and Canadian residents only) will receive their
confirmation, conference badge, and tickets at their primary AAP mailing address approximately
two weeks prior to the NCE.
Scholarship Disbursement
Please Note: A check for $1,000 will be sent to the recipients after the National Conference &
Exhibition and receipt of the Practice Management-related activity report. Please note the
$1,000 check will be made payable to the Medical Student, Resident, or Fellowship Trainee
(unless otherwise specified on the form) and they will receive a 1099 form from the IRS for the
year 2015.
Important Dates:
 July 31, 2015: Applications due via E-mail to eferguson@aap.org
 August 11, 2014: Awardees Announced
 September 11, 2015: Early-Bird Registration Closes
 October 24 - 27, 2015: National Conference & Exhibition in Washington, DC
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 December 18, 2015: Practice Management-Related Activity Report Due to
eferguson@aap.rog. Report must be between 1-2 pages in length. Payment will be
issued upon receipt of Activity Report.
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