Paul S. Robinson Award
Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants
Award: $3,000
Deadline: November
To financially support students who are pursuing a career in emergency medicine. Qualifications: Applicant must be a SEMPA member; must be in good standing of an ARC-PA accredited PA training program or be a student in a postgraduate emergency medicine training program; must be in their final year of training. How to apply: Applicant must submit online application form; letter of endorsement from applicant's program's director that includes declaration that applicant is in good standing with the training program. Some indication of the applicant's academic performance should be included such as overall GPA while in the PA Program, class ranking, academic awards and clinical rotation evaluations; a current CV; a written narrative statement that is no more than two pages that addresses applicant's dedication to emergency medicine, leadership and humanism and how applicant will be using the scholarship funds; a letter of recommendation from a peer, colleague, co-worker, clinical preceptor or other faculty addressing the tenets of professionalism, leadership, and humanistic qualities. More than one letter is acceptable; a summary of any leadership positions held within applicant's program, community, and/or service to other medical organizations. Include any pertinent information on extent and duration of service or leadership position held; a brief description of any community service in which applicant has been involved in; this can include activities prior to and during applicant's training program; some examples include tutoring, underserved clinics, and fundraising events. Focus: Medicine.