Examples of requests we will consider include:

• Travel expenses to attend a scholarly meeting not supported by division funds
• Travel expenses to attend a professional development course
• Support to invite a visiting speaker where the topic is of educational value to our department’s educators or learners

Who May Apply?

• Department of Medicine faculty and staff (with a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine)
• Trainees sponsored by Department of Medicine faculty
• Postdocs sponsored by Department of Medicine faculty

When and How to Apply

• A rolling application deadline is available.  Any requests submitted by the 1st of each month will be reviewed at the next DOM education committee meeting that occurs on the third Friday of the month. Funds will be available within two weeks.
• Requestor should submit:
  • Current CV or Resume
  • A 1-2 page summary of reason for request
  • A budget including both how and when the money will be spent
  • A letter of support from division head or supervisor describing how this request aligns with the requestor’s career path

How Will Applications be Reviewed?

• The Chair of the DOM Education Committee will assign applications for review by regular and/or ad hoc members of the committee.
• The reviewer will use the criteria below, and present the application to the committee. A vote will be taken to determine appropriateness and level of funding to be provided.
• The number of requests funded over the year will depend on the availability of funds.

Criteria for Review

• Written, explained and organized in a way that justifies why this should be funded
• Expenses clearly documented with appropriate level of detail; justification easy to follow
• Describes impact on faculty development beyond funding, with good explanations about how this will occur
• Justifies why this particular faculty development is of professional, departmental, or national importance
• Outlines how faculty development could have the potential to improve education within our department by enhancing an existing program or building a new program
• Letter of support outlines how use of funds aligns with requestor’s career path