Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery
SPAO-HNS Scholarship updated 05/24/08
The Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery (SPAO-HNS) is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the PA Foundation, the Philanthropic arm of AAPA, in an effort to get more exposure for our scholarship and its recipients.
Our organization is looking to recognize motivated physician assistant students enrolled in either an accredited PA Program or post-graduate program that have a sincere interest in a career in ENT. The number of scholarships and their monetary reward will depend on available funds and will vary from year to year. Previous Recipients
The next recipients will be announced at the Annual Board Meeting held in conjunction with the American Academy of Physician Assistants in San Diego, California in May 2009. Next year's deadline is May 1st, 2009. Interested students should contact me via e-mail at mercado@chek.com immediately.
The SPAO-HNS Scholarship Program will award at least one $500 scholarship yearly to students in either their didactic or clinical year.
To qualify, the physician assistant student must: 1. Be enrolled in either an accredited PA Program or post-graduate program. 2. Demonstrate a financial need (copy of financial aid award letter). 3. Be in good academic standing (copy of unofficial transcripts). 4. Be a student member of SPAO in good standing (application submitted directly to SPAO-HNS, 950 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314-1552). 5. A letter from their PA program verifying student status, rotation selection and academic standing. 6. A letter of recommendation from PA program faculty, instructor or preceptor. 7. A short (500 word) narrative explaining their desire to practice in ENT and personal career goals
Any student with an interest in ENT is encouraged to apply. This year’s deadline is May 1st, 2009. Interested students should contact me via e- mail at mercado@chek.com immediately and fax the necessary documents to 305-696-4610 Attn: Jose C. Mercado, MMS, PA-C, SPAO-HNS Scholarship Program.
