Resident and Fellow Section

The 9th Annual Resident/Fellow Section ELECTRONIC Poster Exhibit Contest CLOSES MAY 6TH AT 11:59 PM!

There are a few changes to the Poster Contest this year, please read the FAQ page!

For $15, you can become a member, apply here. Not sure if your program pays for membership? Contact us regarding Membership. You can also download a paper membership application (PDF) and fax/scan/mail with a check to:

Crystal Healey, Membership Services Manager
401 West 15th Street, Suite 682
Austin, Texas 78701
FAX: (512) 473-8659

Join a TPS Committee

TPS residents and fellows can participate on a committee from Sept 1st - Aug. 31 each year, but you can join at any point throughout the year! Click here for a list of committee descriptions and the committee online application.

Grants

AAP Resident Scholarship Program & Resident Research Grant Program- Apply NOW!

The 2012 CATCH Implementation Funds and Cycle 2 Resident Funds Call for Proposals/Application Guidelines and online application are now available at:
 
Implementation Funds - www.aap.org/catch/implementgrants.htm

Resident Funds - www.aap.org/catch/residentgrants.htm

Research Grant http://www2.aap.org/sections/ypn/r/funding_awards/res_scholarships.html

IMPORTANT DATES:
February 29, 2012 - Deadline for application and Program Director's Recommendation Form. No application will be evaluated if it is incomplete.
August 2012 - Scholarships will be mailed. Please do not call before August 31, 2012 as information is confidential and cannot be released before that date. Letters will be sent to all applicants by August 31, 2012.
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The Academy’s Resident Scholarship Program is specifically designed to help allay financial difficulties for residents in good academic standing. The Academy grants annually a number of scholarships varying from $1,000 to $5,000. Each application will be reviewed carefully, and awards will be granted to the most deserving pediatric interns and residents. This past year, the Academy received 176 applications from residents, 61 of who were awarded scholarships.

The Resident Research Grant Program is designed to give pediatric residents with limited research experience an opportunity to initiate and complete research projects related to their professional interests. Grants of $2,000 plus a travel stipend of $1,000 are available to qualifying residents. Projects may be related to the full spectrum of child health research, such as behavioral sciences, biomedical sciences, epidemiology, health services, perinatal/neonatal health, prevention, public health, quality improvement, quality measurement, or basic laboratory-based science. Residents must conduct their research under the supervision of a mentor within their own department or with other basic, clinical, or social scientists within the resident's institution. Research projects can be conducted for a maximum of two years and should be completed during the residency program.
 
Chapter Facilitators and Resident Liaisons will be notified when an applicant from their state or district begins the online application. Dr. LeAnn Kridelbaugh and Dr. Carl Tapia are our Texas Chapter AAP CATCH Facilitators - please e-mail them if you have any questions!
 
Community Pediatrics Training Initiative Funding Opportunities
http://www.aap.org/commpeds/cpti/opportunities.htm
Deadline: application cycles currently closed, but should re-open early in 2012!
 
Texas Pediatric Society Foundation Grants
http://txpeds.org/grants
Deadline: Letter of Inquiry due August 1, 2012; Application due October 1, 2012
 
Texas Medical Association Foundation Grants
http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=16974  
Deadline: application cycles currently closed, but should re-open early in 2012!
 

In 2011 the residents of Driscoll Children's Hospital won the Jacobi Jug in the jeopardy contest held on during the Annual Meeting, congratulations! For pictures, like us on Facebook!

Upcoming Events for Residents and Fellows to Attend:

TPS 2012 Annual Meeting

September 15, 2012

Marriott Plano at Legacy Town Center

AAP Links and Resources

CPTI Newsletter highlights CATCH and other opportunities relevant to residency programs.

TPS is considered District 7 of the AAP, check out who's your AAP District 7 Resident Coordinators.

5 Advocacy modules on AAP website: AAP Pediatric Residency Advocacy Training Curriculum. 

What happens after Residency? Check out AAP's life after residency.

For additional information about the Resident/Fellow Section , please contact:
Crystal Healey, Membership Services Manager
401 West 15th Street, Suite 682
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 370-1517