The Spark Award scholarship program was initiated to help “spark” an interest in residents who might be considering a career in Allergy/Immunology (A/I). The Spark program annually awards scholarships of $1,500 to help cover the expenses for residents to spend three days at the ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting.
Recipients of the SPARK AWARD are mentored by an Allergy Fellow in Training (FIT) and have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of sessions covering all aspects of Allergy/Immunology and interact with training directors and other allergists. Past participants have rated this experience as very valuable and a key factor in their decision to choose a career in allergy.
Each year recipients who are selected receive:
- $1,500 provided to help cover expenses for three days at the ACAAI Annual Meeting. Recipients will attend a wide variety of sessions covering all aspects of A/I, including a special FIT symposium. The Annual Meeting is Nov. 10 – 14 in Louisville, KY.
- Mentorship – each SPARK recipient is paired with a FIT to serve as a mentor during the meeting (and beyond).
Spark awards are open to current first-year pediatric and internal medicine residents, as well as first- and second- year med-peds residents. Apply by May 15, 2022.
If you are a medical student at Howard, Meharry, Morehouse or Drew please visit our web site for more information and to apply.
