Travel Fellowship

The Caduceus Club in support of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine established the Carey Phillips Student Travel Fellowship to provide unique study opportunities for selected medical students. Qualified medical students are encouraged to apply for these fellowships, which provide transportation costs (to other institutions in this country and abroad) for pursuing the approved training program.

Application Period is Ongoing – Apply Anytime

APPLICANTS

1. Must be a 3rd or 4th year student at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine and must be nominated by a faculty member who assumes the role of sponsor.

2. Student should have previously shown interest in the science or discipline of medicine to the extent of spending extra time and energies in pursuing knowledge in the particular field.

3. Student is required to submit a written report on his/her training to our office within 30 days after returning to Birmingham.

4. Student must provide travel receipts to receive reimbursement.

5. Student must submit completed application.

6. Student must provide the following letters:

   1. Letter from the faculty sponsor should include the nature and duration of training.

   2. Notice of Good Standing from Heersink School of Medicine.

   3. Letter of acceptance/invitation from responsible staff member at study site.

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