International Scholars
2011 General Information
Introduction | Eligibility Requirements | Assessment
Introduction
The International Scholar Program application period is now open. To be considered for 2011 funding, please download the application 
. (application deadline is June 30, 2010)
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS) / Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation’s® (PSEF) International Scholar Program and the Scholar Program of the American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) enables plastic surgeons from abroad to come to the United States for three to six months study at host plastic surgery institutions.
The plastic surgeon must be in the developmental stage of their studies, have completed their plastic surgery training and have flexibility to travel and study at more than one institution.
The focus of this study may be clinical, research, or a combination of the two.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Submit a one-page written essay to accompany the application describing the reasons for wishing to become an International Scholar and how the experience will help the citizens of their native country.
- Be recommended and endorsed by their local or regional plastic surgery society and/or by their department chairman.
- Live outside North America.
- Provide documentation confirming COMPLETION of an approved training program in plastic surgery outside North America.
- Applicant must be less than 10 years out of training.
- Actively practice plastic surgery in their native country.
- Have demonstrated the potential for academic and clinical excellence.
- Be in good health.
- Be able to communicate verbally in English.
- Applicants may re-apply for the program a maximum of 3 years.
Assessment
After returning home, the scholars will be asked to submit an essay describing their experiences in the United States, what objectives were accomplished during their fellowship and how the scholarship has affected their career goals. The scholars will be asked to critique the program and to offer suggestions for modification and improvement.
All International Scholar Program inquiries and completed applications should be directed to:
- Arun Gosain, MD
- Chairman, International Scholar Committee
- PSEF and ASMS International Scholar Program
- 444 East Algonquin Road
- Arlington Heights, IL 60005-4664
- USA
Important Note: if an individual is selected as an International Scholar and unable to obtain a visa, PSEF/ASMS are not responsible for continuation of the offer beyond a reasonable date.
