The Deborah L. Faiman and Dr. Laurence R. Meyerson UCSF Young Investigator Travel Award will assist in the travel costs for a resident or fellow in the Division of General Internal Medicine to attend a domestic scientific meeting/conference. This generous gift is made possible by Ms. Deborah L. Faiman and Dr. Laurence R. Meyerson.

Each fiscal year, the DGIM Travel Fund Selection Committee will select 2 to 4 recipients for the $2,000 travel award that is available. The Committee will continue to accept application until the annual $2,000 funds are awarded. Please check the DGIM website for updates.

Status as of November 2009: Confirmation of Fiscal Year 2009-2010 funds pending. We will accept application but no awards will be made at this time.

Eligibility:

1. Must have an active appointment at the time of the award in the Division of General Internal Medicine Primary Care Residency or Fellowship Program.
2. Attending and presenting scientific information at a domestic scientific meeting/conference in the same fiscal year of the award.

Guideline:

1. Recipient must acknowledge the source of the award made at the scientific presentation.
2. Proof of attendance and presentation must be provided to receive award, otherwise award is forfeited.
3. Receipts of travel expenses must be submitted within 30 days after returning from the meeting to process reimbursement. Only eligible expenses per UCSF Accounting Guidelines will be reimbursed.

Application:
To apply, please send an email to Emily Leang, Division Administrator, Emily Leang with the following information:

1. Name
2. Year in DGIM Residency or Fellowship Program.
3. Contact Information - Telephone and Email Address
4. Scientific Meeting/Conference Attending, Dates, and Location
5. Presentation Title and Brief Synopsis of Topic
6. Projected Budget - Transportation, Lodging, Registration Fee, Abstract Fee, Meals and Incidentals

Notification of Award:
Potential applicants will receive notification of Committee decision by email within 3 weeks of receipt of application.

For additional information or questions, please contact Emily Leang, Division Administrator at (415) 476-1464 or by email.