2009 Furman Fund Travel Scholarship

The Furman Fund has inaugurated a series of travel scholarships to inspire young physicians and scientists

January 6, 2009 —The Furman Fund of the Heart Rhythm Foundation has established two travel scholarships to attend Heart Rhythm 2009, the 30th Annual Scientific Sessions on May 13-16 in Boston, MA.

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 has inaugurated a series of travel scholarships to inspire young physicians and scientists interested in electrophysiology to pursue it as a career.

Third-year residents and cardiology fellows that are interested in pursuing electrophysiology research, either in academic or private practice, are encouraged to apply. The benefits of this travel scholarship include:

• Complimentary registration to Heart Rhythm 2009 May 13-16 in Boston, MA
• $1,500 to cover travel expenses
• Presentation of Travel Scholarship Award at the Heart Rhythm Foundation Reception

To apply, please download the application (Microsoft Word, 388K) Completed applications must be received by the Heart Rhythm Society no later than Friday, February 13, 2009 and should be e-mailed to fellowship@HRSonline.org.

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, bbogdansky@HRSonline.org or Ashleigh Covington at (202) 464-9854, acovington@HRSonline.org 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.