ALEX SIMPSON SMITH TRAVELLING
FELLOWSHIPS 2015
Applications are invited for the Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowships. These awards are offered
to senior surgical trainees (ST3 or above), or to newly appointed consultants (within 5 years of
appointment) in any branch of surgery.
The Fellowships are intended to allow candidates to visit centres of excellence abroad, in order to
obtain further experience or training within their speciality, currently not available in the UK.
Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate that their visit will make a significant
contribution to their surgical training. Financial support typically includes all travel and
accommodation expenses.
On their return, successful applicants will be expected to submit a written report of their experience
to the Simpson Smith Trustees and a brief presentation (~5mins) to the audience at the time of the
next Simpson Smith lecture. The Fellowships are not intended for use to attend meetings or symposia.
Applicants wishing to apply should submit a brief outline of their proposed visit, stating the centre
they wish to visit and explaining how this will enhance their training. An estimate of their proposed
travelling costs and expenses should be attached together with a copy of their CV. Approval of their
supervising Consultants for this visit should also be shown.
Applications should be made to Mr David Peterson (david.peterson@imperial.nhs.uk) – Chairman of
the Selection Board by Friday 31st July 2015
Late applications will not be considered
Successful applicants will be notified at the Alex Simpson Memorial Lecture to be given at the London
Surgical Symposium, hosted by Imperial College, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College
Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2AZ on the 8th September 2015