INTRODUCTION

This fellowship is designed to advance knowledge in adult and pediatric cardiovascular care in Armenia. It is sponsored and administered by the Meg Sird, Not for Profit (NFP) and provides  financial support for physicians working in cardiovascular specialties in Armenia to spend time in US medical centers, alongside US licensed physicians who work in the same discipline, with the goal of returning to Armenia with enhanced knowledge and expertise in their field of practice.

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EXPECTATIONS

Expectations of each participant include:

•   Each participant will be expected to have regular structured meetings with his/her mentor at the hosting medical center to review goals and expectations throughout the fellowship; the mentor will have regular communication with the Meg Sird Board Members. 

•   Each participant will be expected to provide a 60 minute educational lecture to their colleagues in Armenia upon completing the fellowship to highlight and share newly acquired knowledge. This will be reviewed and approved by the Meg Sird Board Members.

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STIPEND AND VISA

The fellowship stipend will be allotted on an interval basis, and is subject to termination by Meg Sird NFP Board Members if the fellow is not fulfilling requirements in a timely and effective manner. The exact stipend amount will be based on the specific mentoring opportunity and funding availability.

Eligible costs include airfare, lodging, local transportation, and visa fees.

Applicants are responsible for securing a travel visa for entry into the US; however visa fees will be reimbursed as a part of the fellowship stipend.

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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for an award, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for consideration:

·       Must be a citizen of Armenia working in a hospital in Armenia

·       Must be a physician who has completed all medical education and training and who is working within a cardiovascular specialty

·       Must be proficient in the English Language

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Please complete the online form, then submit the following via email to info@megsird.org :

1. Curriculum vitae (English)

2. Medical school diploma

3. Letter of support from department chief

4. Narrative description (12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, English preferred, 2 page limit). Please address the following:

-   Description of desired educational opportunity

-   How the opportunity will improve cardiology or cardiac surgery in Armenia

-   Relationship of the planned opportunity to the applicant’s prior experience, skills, and professional goals

 

Applicants will be contacted for a virtual interview.