ACR REF Resident Research Preceptorship

Now accepting online applications for this award. Deadline is February 1, 2008. Apply online.

The following is a brief description of the Resident Research Preceptorship. Click here to download complete award and application information.

The ACR REF Resident Research Preceptorship introduces residents to the specialty of rheumatology by supporting a full-time research experience. This training may be done at the applicant’s home institution or at a separate academic facility.

Eligibility
Residents currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited training program in internal medicine, pediatrics, or med/peds are eligible. Applicants may apply during any year of their residency, however preference is given to first-year residents. Residents must have identified a research preceptor by the time of application. The preceptor supervising the resident must be a faculty member actively engaged in basic or clinical research relevant to rheumatology with a strong current record of peer-reviewed research (NIH-RO1-level or equivalent). Preceptor must complete the online submission of the application.

Citizenship
An individual must be a citizen or non-citizen national of the United States or be in lawful possession of a permanent resident card. Individuals on temporary (J1, H1) or student visas are not eligible.

Award Terms and Funding
Residents will be allowed to serve the three-month preceptorship in reasonable portions throughout the fiscal year. Therefore, payouts for the award will be contingent on the research plan. The applicant must present a budget that does not exceed $15,000.

Application Deadline
Online applications are due no later than February 1, 2008.

For more information, contact the REF office by e-mail at REF@rheumatology.org or at (404) 633-3777.

2006 Award Recipient

John K. Botson, MD
Preceptor: William F.C. Rigby, MD
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

2005 Award Recipient

Elizabeth Perkins, MD
Preceptor: George Moxley, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University