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Three Furman Travel Scholarship Applications to be Awarded this Year! Deadline February 11, 2011
The Furman Fund continues awarding travel scholarships to inspire young physicians, scientists and now allied professionals
January 11, 2011 —The Furman Fund of the Heart Rhythm Foundation is pleased to offer three Furman Travel Scholarships to attend Heart Rhythm 2011, the Heart Rhythm Society's 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions, which takes place on May 4–7 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.
Comments from previous scholarship awardees:
"Attending the conference has rejuvenated my desire to accomplish, both in the basic laboratory and in the hospital in the care of patients."
"I have a sense of 'initiation' and welcoming into the electrophysiology community. I also feel galvanized to work harder in what I have decided is a really complex field that will keep me busy forever."
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Third-year residents and cardiology fellows that are interested in pursuing electrophysiology research, either in academic or private practice, are encouraged to apply for the two scholarships available. New this year is the Allied Professional traveling scholarship, available to an allied professional healthcare provider interested in pursuing electrophysiology research either in an academic setting or private practice.
The travel scholarships seek to:
- Introduce healthcare professionals who have expressed an interest in electrophysiology to the multiple facets of the specialty
- Promote continued collaborative relationships between these groups
- Provide opportunities for active and interactive mentoring of clinician scientists and healthcare professionals early in his/her training
To apply, please download the applicationand instructions (Microsoft Word, 355K) »
Completed application packages must be e-mailed to fellowship@HRSonline.org and received no later than Friday, February 11, 2011. If you have any questions, contact Betsy Bogdansky, Director, of Donor Relations, at (202) 464-3454 or via e-mail.
Seymour Furman, MD, FHRS was a pioneer in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology and his early innovation and subsequent academic endeavors were greatly facilitated by his national and international collaborations. In this spirit, the Furman Fund instituted these travel scholarships to inspire young physicians, scientists and now allied professionals interested in electrophysiology to pursue it as a career.
About the Heart Rhythm Foundation
The mission of the Heart Rhythm Foundation is to enhance the prevention and treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders by supporting the research, education and advocacy efforts of the Heart Rhythm Society. Its goal is to promote a culture of giving in service to this mission.
In additon to the above-mentioned travel scholarships, The Furman Fund contains such projects as the Electricity and the Heart website (displaying the history of cardiac rhythm disorders), the Oral History collection (created to provide a look into pacing and electrophysiology) and the Rhythms in Time exhibit which showcases the device collection at the Society's Annual Scientific Sessions.
Those interested in donating to the Furman Fund or providing the Society with relevant devices and research should contact Betsy Bogdansky at (202) 464-3454 or via e-mail for further information. You may support the Foundation by donating online — your contribution will enable the Society to be the primary resource for healthcare professionals and the voice of support for patients with cardiac arrhythmia disorders.
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