April 2001 • Volume 7 • Number 4
Keep a close eye on award, grant deadlines
For more information on these programs, call (800) 274-2237 and ask for the extensions listed below (unless otherwise noted).
If you'd like a research study grant from the AAFP Foundation Joint Grant Awards Program, apply by June 1. For an application, call Ext. 4470; go to http://www.aafp.org/aafpf/jgap.html for more information.
Note the June 30 deadline for awards to be presented at the 23rd Annual Conference on Patient Education Nov. 1518 in Seattle. Patient Care magazine and the conference will give Patient Care Awards for Excellence in Patient Education to a physician or practice group, a health care professional (non-physician) and a family practice residency program. The H. Winter Griffith Award for Excellence in Patient Education Materials will be presented to an individual, a practice or an organization. Call Ext. 5412 or visit http://www.stfm.org for details and applications.
Family practice residents are invited to apply for scholarships or educational grants to attend the patient education conference. Send the application with a letter of recommendation from your program director to the AAFP by July 16. Applications are available through your constituent chapter, family practice residencies, online at http://www.aafp.org/pec or by calling Ext. 3132.
Don't miss the May 5 deadline to apply for awards to be given at and scholarships to attend the National Conference of Family Practice Residents and Student Members July 2529 in Kansas City, Mo. Applications are available for the family medicine interest group leadership award, minority scholarship programs for medical students and family practice residents, resident community outreach award (new this year), student community outreach award and first-time student attendee award. Request applications online at http://www.aafp.org/conference or call Ext. 6726.
Winning posters in the state Tar Wars poster contests must be received at AAFP headquarters by May 14 to be considered for the national competition. For more information, visit http://www.tarwars.org or call (800) TAR WARS [827-9277].
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